FREDSERT

FREDSERT
THREADED INSERTS
Next Generation Threaded Insert Technology
Product Catalog Revision M
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Introduction
Fredsert threaded inserts, patented by the General Dynamics Corporation, have fostered new attachment concepts,
improved flexibility in assembly operations, and reduced
overall integration costs. Logistical support costs have
also been reduced, since removal and replacement of
inserts in the field is drastically simplified.
For low to medium-volume applications,

Fredserts are installed manually with a torque
wrench, or semi-automated with an electric
nutrunner. For production volumes, however,
Fredsert installation can be fully-automated
using either a CNC machine or a robot to apply
torque. This unique capability provides significant advantage over traditional inserts, which
are difficult or impossible to fully automate
due to the mechanical-clamping aspect of their
installation.
The Fredsert geometry delivers a combination of friction fit and material compression to reliably lock in place,
resisting vibration, tensile loading, and shear loading in
the most demanding heavy-duty applications.
One of the most unique features of a Fredsert is that it
doesnt permanently lock into place. Instead, its patented geometry enables it to break away at 80% of the recommended installation torque, allowing quick and easy removal and replacement with the same equipment. By
comparison, competitors inserts can only be removed by drilling them out and, in some cases, re-tapping to a
larger thread size. This becomes difficult if the insert is installed in a large structure or a tight enclosure, because
access and rigidity are limited.
Another characteristic that sets the Fredsert

product line apart is the fact that Titanium
Fredserts are available as a standard product, in
addition to those made from Stainless Steel and
Zinc-plated Steel. Titanium Fredserts deliver
weight savings of 40% over steel inserts of the
same size. Titanium inserts from other leading insert manufacturers are typically not an
option, or they feature an extremely high price
and long lead time.
Another key benefit that differentiates Fredserts from the competition is that they create
a watertight seal without the use of a threadlocking agent, such as Loctite. The combination of a tapered thread profile, 100% thread
engagement, and a flanged head deliver a perfect seal on the external thread of the insert.
Blind Fredserts also provide a watertight seal
on the internal thread, because the thread bore
doesnt break through the bottom of the insert.
Fredserts are designed and built in the USA.
This product line is certified to MIL-I-45914A
and is manufactured in a state-of-the-art, ISO
9001:2000 accredited facility.
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Table of Contents
Testimonials
Introduction 2
The multiple Fredsert styles and self-sealing feature

provide a broad range of options for our designers, compared to other inserts on the market
Table of Contents 4
Testimonials 5
Part Number Definition
Fredserts are designed for the most demanding heavyduty applications, making them perfect for use in the
defense, heavy-equipment, automotive, and marine
industries
Product Offering and Material Options

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Female Style Inserts (Metric)
8
Female Style Inserts (Inch)

10
Appurtenance Style - Classic
12
Appurtenance Style - Pro
14

Male Style 16

Hex Style 18
Corrosion-Resistant Fredserts
20

Fitting Style 22

Non-Standards 24
Self-locating Weld Boss
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Installation Bolt Lengths
30
Fredsert Hole-Prep Combo Tools
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(CNC & Robotic, Manual, Semi-Auto)
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the things that really sets Fredserts apart is theyre easy to
remove and replace if we shear off a bolt inside them. Other inserts
Ive used need to be drilled-out if this happens
Weight reduction is important to our company, so the fact that titanium Fredserts are 40% lighter and available off the shelf are real
positives in my book
Ive used pretty much every type of threaded fastener out there, and
the Fredsert is definitely the easiest to install; plus you can remove it
if you need to
Fredserts can be quickly and easily be removed
and replaced using the same equipment, which provides our company with substantial cost savings.
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Part Number Definition
1. Manufacturer

G - General Dynamics
2. Product Revision
3. Insert Style(s)

I - Female

S - Male

A - Appurtenance

H - Hex

F - Fitting
4. Thread Configuration

M - Metric

S - Standard

MS - Combination
5. Pitch Direction

R - Right

L - Left
6. Insert Material

T - Titanium

S - Stainless

A - Zinc-Plated Steel
7. Insert Coating

FA = Electro-ceramic Coating

Blank = Uncoated
Fredsert Product Offering
8. Internal Thread
Example:

Metric: 2025 = M20 x 2.5

Inch: 02528 = 1/4 - 28
9. External Thread
Example:

Metric: 3335 = M33 x 3.5

Inch: 05013 = 1/2 - 13
10. External Thread Length
Example:

Metric: 54 = 54mm

Inch: 038 = 0.38
11. Insert Type

T - Thru

S - Blind
12. Head Thickness (Appurtenance Only)
Example:

Metric: 30 = 30mm

Inch: 038 = 0.38
13. Internal Thread Locking

L1 = Pre-Load Locking

L2 = Bottom Crimp

L3 = Nylon Ring
FREDSERT Patent
6,530,731 (March 2003)
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Female Style
Appurtenance Style
Hex Style
Male Style
Corrosion - Resistant
Fitting Style
Fredsert Material Options

Titanium (Ti 6Al-4V)

Excellent strength-to-weight ratio

High corrosion resistance
Great stability at low temperature
Non-Magnetic
Passivated 303 Stainless Steel

- Standard, general purpose material

- Perfect for original equipment,
repair applications
Zinc Plated Steel

- 1045 Cold Drawn Steel

- Excellent Corrosion Resistance
- Standard, General Purpose
Additional
Materials
Available
Upon
Request
Inconel
- Perfect for areas exposed to high temperature

- Engines, well-drilling, and nuclear
- Non-Magnetic
- High Corrosion Resistance
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Female Style
Metric
Female Style
- General purpose insert

- Designed for strength & durability
- Precision ID/OD thread concentricity
- Can be mounted Proud or Flush relative to plate surface
- Titanium option provides 40% weight savings over steel
Didnt find a standard to fit your application?

Go to www.fredsert.com and click on Request Quote.
Well be happy to design the insert youre looking for.
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Installation torque values shown are for Titanium Fredserts installed in Aluminum. Different combinations
of insert and workpiece material may require different torque value. Contact us with application details.
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Female Style
Inches
Female Style
Fredsert Data
Installation Data
Part #
Part
Code
ID Thread
Minimum
Effective ID
Thread
Depth
(inch)
Overall
Length
(inch)
Head Dia
(inch)
Head
Thickness
(inch)
Min
C'bore
Dia
(inch)
Min
C'bore
Depth
(inch)
Class 3B
Thread in
Parent
Material
Min Drill
Depth
(inch)
Min
Thread
Depth
(inch)
Tap
Drill
(inch)
GAISRT01632-03816-033S
805
#8-32
0.33
0.45
0.50
0.13
0.52
0.15
3/8 - 16
0.55
0.45
GAISRT01632-03816-033T
806
#8-32
Thru
0.45
0.50
0.13
0.52
0.15
3/8 - 16
0.55
0.45
GAISRT01932-04414-037S
810
#10-32
0.31
0.50
0.55
0.13
0.57
0.15
7/16 - 14
0.60
0.50
GAISRT01932-04414-037T
811
#10-32
Thru
0.50
0.55
0.13
0.57
0.15
7/16 - 14
0.60
0.50
0.368
D-1.5
C61
60
GAISRT01924-04414-037S
808
#10-24
0.31
0.50
0.55
0.13
0.57
0.15
7/16 - 14
0.60
0.50
0.368
D-1.5
C61
60
Drive
Tool
Combo
Tool
Install
Torque
(ft-lbs)
0.313
D-1.5
C60
60
0.313
D-1.5
C60
60
0.368
D-1.5
C61
60
GAISRT01924-04414-037T
809
#10-24
Thru
0.50
0.55
0.13
0.57
0.15
7/16 - 14
0.60
0.50
0.368
D-1.5
C61
60
GAISRT02528-05013-038S
818
1/4 - 28
0.37
0.50
0.60
0.13
0.62
0.15
1/2 - 13
0.60
0.50
0.422
D-2
C62
110
GAISRT02528-05013-038T
819
1/4 - 28
Thru
0.50
0.60
0.13
0.62
0.15
1/2 - 13
0.60
0.50
0.422
D-2
C62
110
GAISRT02520-05013-038S
816
1/4 - 20
0.37
0.50
0.60
0.13
0.62
0.15
1/2 - 13
0.60
0.50
0.422
D-2
C62
110
GAISRT02520-05013-038T
817
1/4 - 20
Thru
0.50
0.60
0.13
0.62
0.15
1/2 - 13
0.60
0.50
0.422
D-2
C62
110
GAISRT03124-05612-048S
823
5/16 - 24
0.47
0.60
0.70
0.13
0.72
0.15
9/16 - 12
0.70
0.60
0.484
D-3
C63
130
GAISRT03124-05612-048T
824
5/16 - 24
Thru
0.60
0.70
0.13
0.72
0.15
9/16 - 12
0.70
0.60
0.484
D-3
C63
130
GAISRT03118-05612-048S
820
5/16 - 18
0.47
0.60
0.70
0.13
0.72
0.15
9/16 - 12
0.70
0.60
0.484
D-3
C63
130
GAISRT03118-05612-048T
821
5/16 - 18
Thru
0.60
0.70
0.13
0.72
0.15
9/16 - 12
0.70
0.60
0.484
D-3
C63
130
GAISRT03824-06311-063S
827
3/8 - 24
0.50
0.75
0.81
0.13
0.83
0.15
5/8 - 11
0.85
0.75
0.531
D-4
C66
130
GAISRT03824-06311-063T
828
3/8 - 24
Thru
0.75
0.81
0.13
0.83
0.15
5/8 - 11
0.85
0.75
0.531
D-4
C66
130
GAISRT03816-06311-063S
825
3/8 - 16
0.50
0.75
0.81
0.13
0.83
0.15
5/8 - 11
0.85
0.75
0.531
D-4
C66
130
GAISRT03816-06311-063T
826
3/8 - 16
Thru
0.75
0.81
0.13
0.83
0.15
5/8 - 11
0.85
0.75
0.531
D-4
C66
130
GAISRT03816-06311-088T
860
3/8 - 16
Thru
1.00
0.81
0.13
0.83
0.15
5/8 - 11
1.10
1.00
0.531
D-4
C66A
130
GAISRT04420-07510-072S
831
7/16 - 20
0.66
0.84
0.90
0.13
0.92
0.15
3/4 - 10
0.94
0.84
0.656
D-4.5
C67
275
832
7/16 - 20
Thru
0.84
0.90
0.13
0.92
0.15
3/4 - 10
0.94
0.84
0.656
D-4.5
C67
275
GAISRT04420-07510-072T
GAISRT04414-07510-072S
829
7/16 - 14
0.66
0.84
0.90
0.13
0.92
0.15
3/4 - 10
0.94
0.84
0.656
D-4.5
C67
275
GAISRT04414 07510 072T

GAISRT04414-07510-072T
830
7/16 - 14
Thr
Thru
0 84
0.84
0 90
0.90
0 13
0.13
0 92
0.92
0 15
0.15
3/4 - 10
0 94
0.94
0 84
0.84
0 656
0.656
D45
D-4.5
C67
275
GAISRT05020-08809-082S
836
1/2 - 20
0.75
0.95
1.13
0.13
1.15
0.15
7/8-9
1.05
0.95
0.766
D-6
C68
500
GAISRT05020-08809-082T
837
1/2 - 20
Thru
0.95
1.13
0.13
1.15
0.15
7/8-9
1.05
0.95
0.766
D-6
C68
500
GAISRT05013-08809-082S
833
1/2 -13
0.75
0.95
1.13
0.13
1.15
0.15
7/8-9
1.05
0.95
0.766
D-6
C68
500
500


10
GAISRT05013-08809-082T
834
1/2 - 13
Thru
0.95
1.13
0.13
1.15
0.15
7/8-9
1.05
0.95
0.766
D-6
C68
GAISRT05618-08809-091S
840
9/16 - 18
0.81
1.03
1.19
0.13
1.21
0.15
7/8 - 9
1.13
1.03
0.766
D-6
C69
500
GAISRT05618-08809-091T
841
9/16 - 18
Thru
1.03
1.19
0.13
1.21
0.15
7/8 - 9
1.13
1.03
0.766
D-6
C69
500
GAISRT05612-08809-091S
838
9/16 - 12
0.81
1.03
1.19
0.13
1.21
0.15
7/8 - 9
1.13
1.03
0.766
D-6
C69
500
GAISRT05612-08809-091T
839
9/16 - 12
Thru
1.03
1.19
0.13
1.21
0.15
7/8 - 9
1.13
1.03
0.766
D-6
C69
500
GAISRT06318-10008-100S
844
5/8 - 18
0.87
1.13
1.25
0.13
1.27
0.15
1-8
1.23
1.13
0.875
D-6
C71
500
GAISRT06318-10008-100T
845
5/8 - 18
Thru
1.13
1.25
0.13
1.27
0.15
1-8
1.23
1.13
0.875
D-6
C71
500
GAISRT06311-10008-100S
842
5/8 - 11
0.87
1.13
1.25
0.13
1.27
0.15
1-8
1.23
1.13
0.875
D-6
C71
500
GAISRT06311-10008-100T
843
5/8 - 11
Thru
1.13
1.25
0.13
1.27
0.15
1-8
1.23
1.13
0.875
D-6
C71
500
GAISRT07516-12507-119S
848
3/4 - 16
1.13
1.38
1.42
0.19
1.44
0.21
1-1/4 - 7
1.48
1.38
1.109
D-7
C73
700
GAISRT07516-12507-119T
849
3/4 - 16
Thru
1.38
1.42
0.19
1.44
0.21
1-1/4 - 7
1.48
1.38
1.109
D-7
C73
700
GAISRT07510-12507-119S
846
3/4 - 10
1.13
1.38
1.42
0.19
1.44
0.21
1-1/4 - 7
1.48
1.38
1.109
D-7
C73
700
GAISRT07510-12507-119T
847
3/4 - 10
Thru
1.38
1.42
0.19
1.44
0.21
1-1/4 - 7
1.48
1.38
1.109
D-7
C73
700
GAISRT08814-13806-131S
852
7/8 - 14
1.31
1.53
1.69
0.22
1.71
0.24
1-3/8 - 6
1.63
1.53
1.219
D-9
C74
800
GAISRT08814-13806-131T
853
7/8 - 14
Thru
1.53
1.69
0.22
1.71
0.24
1-3/8 - 6
1.63
1.53
1.219
D-9
C74
800
GAISRT08809-13806-131S
851
7/8 - 9
1.31
1.53
1.69
0.22
1.71
0.24
1-3/8 - 6
1.63
1.53
1.219
D-9
C74
800
GAISRT08809-13806-131T
850
7/8 - 9
Thru
1.53
1.69
0.22
1.71
0.24
1-3/8 - 6
1.63
1.53
1.219
D-9
C74
800
GAISRT10012-15006-150S
856
1 - 12
1.50
1.75
1.84
0.25
1.86
0.27
1-1/2 - 6
1.85
1.75
1.344
D-10
C76
1000
GAISRT10012-15006-150T
857
1 - 12
Thru
1.75
1.84
0.25
1.86
0.27
1-1/2 - 6
1.85
1.75
1.344
D-10
C76
1000
GAISRT10008-15006-150S
854
1-8
1.50
1.75
1.84
0.25
1.86
0.27
1-1/2 - 6
1.85
1.75
1.344
D-10
C76
1000
GAISRT10008-15006-150T
855
1-8
Thru
1.75
1.84
0.25
1.86
0.27
1-1/2 - 6
1.85
1.75
1.344
D-10
C76
1000
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Appurtenance Style
Classic
Appurtenance Style - Classic

A shock-absorbing feature can be applied to any Appurtenance
style Fredsert. This feature is designed to allow the insert to
deform, thereby absorbing a substantial amount of force instead of
transmitting it like a solid insert would.
A shock absorbing Fredsert can be applied to protect occupants
and sensitive equipment by reducing the amount of force transferred into the vehicle. Please contact us with specific application details and well design a shock-absorbing Fredsert to fit your
needs.

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Appurtenance Style
Pro
Appurtenance Style - Pro
- Used where a stand-off or clearance is required

- No driver needed - socket head built into Fredsert
- Eliminates need for weld bosses

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Male Style
Male Style
- Used where an externally-threaded boss is needed

- Precision thread concentricity
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Hex Style
Hex Style
- Bolt installed from opposite side of plate

- Provides design flexibility for difficult areas
- No driver needed - socket hex built into Fredsert
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Extreme Corrosion Resistant
Extreme Corrosion Resistant
- Electro-ceramic coating eliminates potential for galvanic corrosion

- Used in areas where standing water can become trapped
- Alodine EC2 coating is patented by the Henkel Corporation
- Please visit www.henkelec2.com/features.htm for coating details
Extreme Corrosion-resistant coating can be applied

to any standard or custom Fredsert, upon request.
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Fitting Style
Fitting Style
- Used where a hydraulic fitting passes through a wall

- Fredsert creates seal on external threads without Loctite
- Precision ID/OD concentricity

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Non-Standard Fredserts
Non-Standard Fredserts
- Thin wall designs

- Non-standard ID/OD thread combinations
- Medium/Light-duty designs
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Self-Locating Weld Boss

Metric
- Available in variety of materials

- Eliminate need for fixture to locate Weld Bosses
- Can be used in manual or friction welding applications
- Shear strength increase over plain Weld Boss
- Requires shallow spot-face in plate
Weld Boss Material Options

- STL = High Strength Alloy Steel (100 ksi)
- AL = 6000-Series Aluminum Alloy
- CRES = 303 Stainless CRES
- Other materials available upon request
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Inches
- Available in variety of materials

- Eliminate need for fixture to locate Weld Bosses
- Can be used in manual or friction welding applications
- Shear strength increase over plain Weld Boss
- Requires shallow spot-face in plate
Weld Boss Material Options

- STL = High Strength Alloy Steel (100 ksi)
- AL = 6000-Series Aluminum Alloy
- CRES = 303 Stainless CRES
- Other materials available upon request
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Bolt Lengths
Installation Bolt Lengths
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Bolt Lengths
Combo Tools
Hole Prep
Conventional Tooling
Hole Prep
Fredsert Combo Tool
- Eliminate (3) Tool-changes per hole versus conventional hole-prep
- Reduce setup time, cycle time, inventory, toolholders, etc
- No center drilling needed, even on irregular surfaces
- Coated and uncoated options available
- Short lead time & reasonable price
- Perfect concentricity of counterbore to thread
Refer to Combo Tool column on standard Fredsert pages to
find appropriate tool.
Fredsert Combo Tools feature a 135-degree drill point;
other options available upon request.
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Fredsert Instalation
CNC Installation
- Low-production and high-production options

- Each driver covers several different Fredserts
- Built for durability from heat-treated tool steel
(Fully Automated)
The CNC installation method uses

an adaptor similar to a tension /
compression tap holder to pull
Fredserts from a tray and install
them into tapped holes at a specified torque value. This capability
enables users to combine machin-
ing and insert installation in one

setup, a significant step toward
Lean Production. This level of process control also ensures consistent
and accurate installation every time,
since the location and installation
are precisely controlled by the CNC
program. Incorporating this process requires relatively little investment, because the most expensive
component, the CNC machine, is
already there to machine the part.
Refer to Drive Tool column on standard Fredsert pages to find appropriate driver.
Manual
Robotic Installation (Fully Automated)
Assemble driver to Fredsert with bolt for both manual and semi-automated installations.
Tighten Fredsert in threaded hole until snug.
Install Fredsert to specified torque value

(see chart).
Remove driver from

Fredsert after install is
complete.
Install Fredsert to specified torque value

(see chart).
Remove driver from

Fredsert after install is
complete.
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The robotic installation method consists of a robotic arm with an electric nut-runner that picks Fredserts
from a tray and installs them into
tapped holes. Such a set-up allows
manufacturers to install inserts
into several surfaces of a component in a single setup. Guided by
an on-board vision system, robotic
installation ensures proper placement regardless of variation in the

workpiece. This approach allows
installation into multiple surfaces
in a single setup; perfect for applications involving large, complex parts.
Fully automated threaded insert
installation dramatically changes
the way aluminum components and
structures are assembled in aerospace, defense, automotive, and

other industries.
The ability to fully automate installation also reduces overall process
time and cost.
Semi-Automated
Tighten Fredsert in hole

until snug.
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Q. Is it necessary to begin threading the

Fredsert in by hand to get it started?
Background Information
A. For manual installation, starting the insert by

hand is important to avoid cross-threading the
insert and damaging the tapped hole in the parent
material. For high-volume Fredsert installations,
drive tools are available that eliminate the need to
assemble the driver to the insert with a bolt. These
spring-loaded drivers enable Fredsert installation in
a fraction of the time.
Q. Why is a Fredsert, called a Fredsert?

A. Fredserts were initially designed for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) by an Engineer named
Fred Wheeler. Fred designed the product to meet
the unique demands of the EFV program, which
included a water-tight seal, solid locking to prevent
back-out, corrosion resistance in extended saltwater exposure, and the ability to be easily removed
and replaced in the field. The use of Fredserts has
since expanded to a number of other applications
both inside and outside General Dynamics.
Q. What materials are Fredserts made from?

A. Fredserts are available in Titanium, Passivated
Stainless Steel, Inconel, and Zinc-plated steel. For
more details on these materials, please refer to page
7. For extremely corrosive applications, an electroceramic coating is available that eliminates potential for galvanic corrosion. For more details, please
refer to page 20.
Q. How do Fredserts compare with competitive

inserts, such as Keensert, Rosan or Helicoil?
A. One of the most unique features of a Fredsert is
that it doesnt permanently lock into place. Instead,
its patented geometry causes it to break away at
approximately 80% of the recommended installation torque value, allowing it to be quickly and easily
removed and replaced using the same equipment.
By comparison, other inserts on the market can
only be removed by drilling them out and, in some
cases, re-tapping to the next largest tap size. This
drilling and/or tapping process is especially difficult
if the insert is installed in a large structure or a tight
enclosure because access and rigidity are limited.
Another feature that sets Fredserts apart is
the fact that Titanium Fredserts are available as a
standard product, in addition to those made from
Stainless, Inconel, and Zinc-plated steel. Titanium
Fredserts deliver weight savings of 40% over steel
inserts of the same size. Titanium inserts from
other leading insert manufacturers are either not an
option or they are quoted at a high price with several months lead time.
A third key benefit that differentiates Fredserts
from the competition is the fact that they create a
watertight seal without the use of a thread locking agent, such as Loctite. The combination of a
tapered thread profile, 100% thread engagement,
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and a flanged head deliver a perfect seal on the OD

thread of the insert. Blind Fredserts also deliver
a watertight seal on the ID thread, because the ID
thread bore doesnt break through the bottom of the
insert.
Q. What is the typical delivery lead time for

Fredserts?
A. Standard Fredserts are generally available in 1-2
week, or less. For large orders and custom geometries, a lead time of 2-4 weeks is typical.
Q. Is there a cost advantage to using

Fredserts?
A. The fact that Fredserts can be quickly and easily
removed and replaced using the same equipment
provides substantial logistical cost benefits. If a
customer wants to use a titanium threaded insert
to take advantage of 40% weight savings, the best
option is a Fredsert. Threaded insert manufacturers primarily offer Stainless and Alloy Steel inserts.
The pricing for Stainless Steel Fredserts is very
comparable to that of the competitors.
Most competitors do not offer threaded inserts
in Titanium, and those that do typically offer nonstandards, resulting in a high price and several
months lead time. Titanium Fredserts, on the other
hand, are reasonably priced with short lead time.
Request a quote and let us prove it to you.
Installation, Removal & Replacement

Q. What equipment is required to install and
remove Fredserts?
A.

- Installation tool (see Drive Tool column on

standard Fredsert pages)
- Allen head cap screw (See Bolt Length chart
on page 30 for lengths)
- Allen wrench to assemble driver to Fredsert
- Torque wrench with the proper torque range
for insert being installed
Q. Can a Fredsert be removed and reused?

A. Fredserts can be removed and re-installed, as
long as theres no damage to the insert or the tapped
hole. This is not recommended on a repeated basis,
though, because when you install a Fredsert, the
cutting edges can eventually become dull, leading
to galling of the threads in your parent material.
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Q. What happens if I break a bolt off inside the

Fredsert?
A. If possible, remove the Fredsert with the bolt still
in and replace with a new Fredsert in the same hole.
If you cant remove the Fredsert with the bolt still in,
youll need to drill out the bolt, then check the internal threads of the Fredsert.
Q. What should I do if Ive reached the recommended installation torque value and the
Fredsert is not yet seated on the surface of
the plate?
A. If youve reached the proper torque value and
the Fredsert has yet to seat on the plate, you can
go 10% above the recommended installation torque
to see if it will seat. If it still will not seat, remove
the Fredsert and run a tap down through the hole to
clean out any burrs or debris that may be causing
the problem.
Q. When a Fredsert is being removed, at what

torque value will it break-away and start to back
out?
A. Break-away value is the torque that it takes
to back the Fredsert out. After initial installation,
break-away will be approximately 80% of installation torque value. If the same insert is re-installed
into the same hole, the break-away value will be
slightly reduced. The reason is that a Fredsert actually cuts material as its installed, so if you install
a Fredsert into a hole for a second time, theres no
material to cut. Even so, the tapered thread profile,
100% thread engagement, and flanged head will still
deliver a break-away torque of 65-75% of the recommended installation torque.
Q. Is it necessary to use a thread-locking agent,

such as Loctite, when installing Fredserts?
A. No. There is no need for using Loctite for installing a Fredsert, unless you are doing a repair procedure. The combination of a tapered thread profile,
100% thread engagement, and a flanged head
deliver a perfect seal on the OD thread of the insert.
Blind Fredserts also deliver a watertight seal on
the ID thread, because the ID thread bore doesnt
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break through the bottom of the insert.
Q. When preparing a tapped hole to install

a Fredsert, is it necessary to counterbore the
hole?
A. The only reason to counterbore the hole is if
the application requires that the insert mount flush
with the material surface. Otherwise, the insert can
be mounted proud, where the Fredsert flange
sits on top of the material surface. Appurtenancestyle Fredserts are always mounted proud because
they are used as a stand-off. There is no Fredsert performance difference between flush mount
and proud mount.
Fredsert Geometry
Q. How does a Fredsert lock into place?
A. The Fredsert geometry is effective in that it combines a tapered thread profile, 100% thread engagement, cutting flutes and a flanged head. These
unique features deliver a combination of friction fit
and material compression that reliably lock a Fredsert in place. Fredserts were designed to resist
vibration, tensile loading and shear loading in the
most demanding heavy-duty applications.
Q. What effect does Fredsert quality have on

the installation process?
A. Fredserts are manufactured to tight specifications to ensure consistent and reliable performance. Fredserts are inspected on the latest visual
inspection equipment to ensure that the critical
design elements are produced within specification. The Fredsert inspection process requires that
manufacturers closely monitor quality, eliminating
potential for variation.
Fredsert Application
Q. How does a user decide which Fredsert size
to use?
A. The Fredsert size chosen depends on the bolt
size being used in the application, as well as the
thickness of the material its being installed into.
The Fredsert product line has been developed with
a generous safety factor between the bolt breakaway torque and the Fredsert break-away torque to
ensure that the Fredsert will not back out when the
bolt is removed.
Q. Are there applications where a Fredsert is

not the best option?
A. The only case where competitive inserts have an
advantage over Fredserts is in an application where
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Notes
the absolute minimum space claim is required.

Because Fredserts feature a flanged head, they take
up a slightly larger area than competitive inserts
such as Helicoil and Keensert.
Q. Are Fredserts effective in applications where

a water-tight seal is needed?
A. A key benefit that differentiates Fredserts from
the competition is the fact that they create a 100%
watertight seal without the use of a thread locking agent, such as Loctite. The combination of a
tapered thread profile, 100% thread engagement,
and a flanged head deliver a perfect seal on the OD
thread of the insert. Blind Fredserts also deliver
a watertight seal on the ID thread, because the ID
thread bore doesnt break through the bottom of the
insert.
Marketing & Distribution

Q. How can I request a quote for a custom
Fredsert?
A. On the Fredsert website, select the Build
Custom tab, enter necessary information, and
click the Build button. The design tool will build
a custom Fredsert geometry specifically for your
application. If youd like to have a cost and lead
time quote for this custom Fredsert, click on the
Request a Quote button.
Q. Are Fredserts available for commercial use?

A. Fredserts are manufactured for commercial
sale exclusively through Miller Precision Industries.
Contact Miller Precision at 419-453-3251.
Q. Who can I contact for Fredsert technical

support?
A. Contact Jason Deters, General Dynamics Land
Systems, at 586-825-5664, or Miller Precision at
419-453-3251.
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FREDSERT
Threaded Inserts
- Aircraft/Aerospace Industry
- Military Vehicles
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic Fittings
- Agricultural Equipment OEMs
- Ship and Submarine Applications
- Automotive - Aluminum Engine Blocks & Castings
- Transportation Industries - Truck, Train, Bus OEMs
Fredsert Features & Benefits

- Certified to MIL-I-45914A

- Lower Total Cost

- Simple Installation

- Simple Replacement

- Short Lead Time

- Fully Automated Installation Option

- Locking Internal Thread Available

- Available in Variety of Materials

- Built with Pride in the USA
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For more information contact:

General Dynamics Land Systems
email: fredsert@gdls.com
or
Miller Precision Industries
tel: 419.453.3251
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For low to medium-volume applications,

Another characteristic that sets the Fredsert

The multiple Fredsert styles and self-sealing feature

Product Offering and Material Options

Part Number Definition

Fredsert Product Offering

Fredsert Material Options

Excellent strength-to-weight ratio

Passivated 303 Stainless Steel

- Standard, general purpose material

Zinc Plated Steel

- 1045 Cold Drawn Steel

- Perfect for areas exposed to high temperature

- General purpose insert

Didnt find a standard to fit your application?

- General purpose insert

- Designed for strength & durability

- Precision ID/OD thread concentricity

GAISRT04414 07510 072T

- Can be mounted Proud or Flush relative to plate surface

Didnt find a standard to fit your application?

Appurtenance Style - Classic

- General purpose insert

Didnt find a standard to fit your application?

Appurtenance Style - Pro

- Used where a stand-off or clearance is required

Didnt find a standard to fit your application?

- Used where an externally-threaded boss is needed

- Bolt installed from opposite side of plate

Extreme Corrosion Resistant

Extreme Corrosion Resistant

- Electro-ceramic coating eliminates potential for galvanic corrosion

Extreme Corrosion-resistant coating can be applied

- Used where a hydraulic fitting passes through a wall

Didnt find a standard to fit your application?

- Thin wall designs

Self-Locating Weld Boss

Self-Locating Weld Boss

- Available in variety of materials

Weld Boss Material Options

Self-Locating Weld Boss

Self-Locating Weld Boss

- Available in variety of materials

Weld Boss Material Options

Installation Bolt Lengths

- Low-production and high-production options

The CNC installation method uses

ing and insert installation in one

Robotic Installation (Fully Automated)

Tighten Fredsert in threaded hole until snug.

Install Fredsert to specified torque value

Remove driver from

Install Fredsert to specified torque value

Remove driver from

installation ensures proper placement regardless of variation in the

structures are assembled in aerospace, defense, automotive, and

Tighten Fredsert in hole

Place torque wrench on

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is it necessary to begin threading the

A. For manual installation, starting the insert by