Baer Heli Coil Tap - Wire Thread Insert - Spiral Point Tap (STI) - Metric - M5 x 0.8

Baer Heli Coil Tap - Wire Thread Insert - Spiral Point Tap (STI) - Metric - M5 x 0.8 is the precision tool you reach for when thread integrity is non-negotiable. Designed to create clean, accurate threads that accept wire thread inserts with ease, this STI tap is built to endure demanding sessions and deliver consistent results across a range of materials and applications.

Why this BaerCoil STI tap stands out

• Oversized design for through-holes. Specifically engineered to compensate for insert geometry, ensuring the internal thread formed will snugly accept Helicoil or similar wire inserts. (cite: turn0search8)
• Spiral Point (STI) geometry. The spiral groove and point work together to evacuate chips forward, reducing clogging and promoting a smoother, more reliable thread cut for inserts. (cite: turn0search8)
• HSSE construction for durability. Built from high-speed steel variants designed for long life in repetitive tapping tasks common with insert installation. (cite: turn0search0)
• Compatibility with common wire insert systems. This tap is purpose-built to create threads that accept Helicoil, Recoil, and other standard coil inserts, simplifying inventory and workflow. (cite: turn0search1)
• Precise metric sizing: M5 x 0.8. The tap handles the standard M5 thread pitch, aligning perfectly with widely used insert systems and repairs. (cite: turn0search8)

This tool is ideal for technicians and shop environments where damaged, stripped, or worn threads need a durable, repeatable repair solution. By outlining clean, robust threads that accept reliable coil inserts, the BaerCoil Heli Coil Tap helps you restore original strength and load-bearing capability in critical components—from housings and brackets to small aluminum blocks and beyond.

In practice, you pair this STI tap with a wire thread insert system to rebuild damaged holes—first drilling or reaming to the insert’s required diameter, then tapping with the M5 x 0.8 STI tap, and finally driving in the insert with its installation tool. The result is a repair that behaves like a factory-threaded hole, delivering improved pull-out resistance and long-term durability. (cite: turn0search8)

Order with confidence knowing BaerCoil’s taps are purpose-built for insert applications, offering consistent geometry, reliable chip evacuation, and compatibility with standard insert brands, so you can complete repairs quickly and return components to service with minimal downtime. (cite: turn0search0–turn0search4–turn0search12)