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Carmex Thread Turning Internal Insert - American Butress - Right Hand - 16IR12ABUTBLU
| Thread Type | Internal |
| Thread Direction | Right Hand |
| Thread Form | American Butress |
| Pitch | 12 |
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The Carmex Thread Turning Internal Insert – American Butress – Right Hand – 16IR12ABUTBLU is part of our industry-leading line of thread turning inserts. This laydown triangular insert is designed for internal threading tasks and is built to perform across a wide range of thread standards. The distinctive blue finish aids quick identification on the shop floor, helping you keep tooling organized in busy environments.
Suitable for both professional workshop use and dedicated production settings, it handles everything from simple, routine threads to more demanding applications with consistent results and reliable performance.
- Broad thread-standards coverage: Works with a majority of thread standards, reducing tool changes and simplifying your tooling inventory so you can complete jobs faster.
- Durable laydown triangular geometry: Triangular shape provides stable cutting action and balanced load distribution for reliable thread formation across materials and applications.
- Internal threading for American Butress, Right Hand: Optimized for internal threads in the American Butress right-hand form, delivering consistent profiles and dependable seating in a variety of tasks.
This insert helps you streamline your threading workflow by offering a single, versatile tool that covers multiple standards, minimizes downtime, and delivers repeatable results from prototypes to production runs. Rely on a tool designed for durability and accuracy to keep your projects moving smoothly and your workmanship precise.
Part Numbers
- Protool Part Number
- 16IR12ABUTBLU
- Brand
- Carmex
- Category
- Thread Turning
Delivery
Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.
Returns
14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.
Technical Support
Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.
Trade Accounts
Credit accounts, contract pricing and scheduled call-off orders available for trade customers. Apply for an account.
What time are Protool open?
We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.
Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?
Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.
We also offer the following:
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
- DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
- DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.
For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.
*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.



