May Offer · 1 Month Only

Threading Inserts
Grade BLU

Try Carmex's premium PVD-coated threading grade — now in packs of 2 for one month only. Engineered for stainless steel, titanium and high-temp alloys.

£9.99 per pack of 2
(£4.99 each)
BLU

2 inserts. £9.99.  Selected 16ER profiles only · Offer ends 31 May

Why Grade BLU?

Carmex's premium PVD triple-layer coated grade — built for the materials that wear ordinary inserts down fast.

Premium PVD Coating

Triple-layer sub-micron grade for maximum tool life and surface finish.

Built for Tough Materials

Stainless, titanium, cast iron, non-ferrous metals & high-temp alloys.

Sharp Cutting Edges

Precision-ground geometry — clean threads, less rework.

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Low-Risk Trial

2 inserts for £9.99 — try before you commit to a full pack of 10.

Inserts in this Offer

17 of our most popular Grade BLU 16ER profiles — ISO Metric, UN, UNJ, NPT and Whitworth (BSW/BSF).

Engineered for performance

Grade BLU is a sub-micron carbide with a PVD triple-layer coating, giving it the wear resistance and edge sharpness needed for the toughest threading jobs.

From M2 stainless studs to titanium aerospace components, BLU consistently outperforms standard uncoated grades on tool life, surface finish and chip control.

Coating PVD Triple-Layer
Substrate Sub-micron Carbide
Application Range M10–M20, K05–K20
Insert Style 16ER Laydown Triangular
Profiles Available ISO, UN, UNJ, NPT, W
Pack Size (Promo) 2 inserts

Common Questions

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The Grade BLU pack-of-2 promotion runs throughout May. The offer ends on 31 May or whilst stocks last — whichever comes first.
All inserts in this offer are 16ER laydown style — compatible with any 16ER thread turning toolholder. Need a holder too? Browse our Thread Turning Toolholders.
Yes — order multiple packs of 2 at the £9.99 price. Standard 10-pack orders are also still available at the regular trade rate.
BLU is optimised for stainless steels, cast iron, titanium, non-ferrous metals and most high-temperature alloys (M10–M20, K05–K20, N10–N20, S10–S20). For carbon steels we'd recommend Grade BMA.
Yes — free next-day delivery on all UK orders over £50 ex VAT. Order before 4:30pm Mon–Fri for next-day dispatch.

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