Product Spotlight: KATO KPH Prewinder Tools
KATO’s prewinder hand tools are designed to install tangless and tanged threaded inserts and are hand operated making them suitable for small production runs. Whether you’re using threaded inserts to repair threads or strengthen parent material prewinder tools are a must for installation.

Product Spotlight: KATO Linear Torque Arm
Introducing the Linear Torque Arm
KATO Fastening Systems recently announced the launch of the all new KATO Linear Torque Arm. The linear torque arm is designed to install tangless or tanged threaded inserts using any KATO electric driver or air tool (with optional air tool kit). The Linear Torque Arm offers an unprecedented smoothness of linear and rotational movements as it absorbs the torque reaction inherent with power installation tools.
Features & Benefits
- Keeps the installation tool perpendicular to the work surface
- Reduces RMI (Repetitive Motion Injury) and CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome) while boosting production
- Prevents cross threading and side load, prolonging the life of installation mandrels
- Maneuvers smoothly as the arm absorbs torque reactions from electric and pneumatic tools
- Torque capacity of 177 in-lbf (20 Nm)
- And more…
the KATO Linear Torque Arm is fully compatible with KATO strip-feed packaged tangless inserts, and KATO prewinder electric tools (2KPE series).