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Extraction Tool Selection — Quick Reference
Removing sheared bolts, stripped threads, seized studs, and damaged fasteners requires the right specialist tool — using the wrong one escalates the damage and turns a 10-minute job into a half-day repair. Match the tool to the failure mode.
| Tool Type | Use For | How It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Stud / Bolt Extractor (Spiral) | Sheared bolts/studs broken below flush | Reverse-spiral grips on insertion — tightens its grip as you back out |
| Bolt Extractor Socket (Grip) | Rounded/stripped bolt heads still proud | Reverse-cut helical flutes grip the rounded head — used with breaker bar |
| Hex Bit Extractor | Stripped Allen / Torx / Phillips heads | Hammered into the stripped recess — bites in for backing out |
| Helicoil / Recoil Insert Kit | Stripped internal threads | Drill, tap oversize, install coiled wire insert — restores original thread |
| Time-Sert / Solid Insert | High-load stripped threads (head bolts, blocks) | Solid bushing tapped in — stronger than Helicoil for heavy load |
| Easy-Out (Square Taper) | Broken pipes, fittings, large bolts | Taper drives into pre-drilled hole — old-school option |
| Stud Remover (Wedge Grip) | Removing intact studs from blocks/manifolds | Roller/wedge mechanism grips parallel stud body — no damage to threads |
| Damaged Nut Splitter | Seized nuts that won't budge | Hardened chisel forced into nut by screw — splits the nut, saves the thread |
Critical rule: ALWAYS apply penetrating oil + heat (where safe) BEFORE attempting extraction. Centre-punch + drill straight; off-centre drilling makes recovery impossible. For thread repair after extraction, see Recoil thread inserts. Brands: Champion, Bordo, Recoil, Ko-Ken, Sutton Tools. Companion: bolt extractor guide, cobalt drill bits, penetrating oils.
Remove Broken Bolts and Restore Damaged Threads with Extraction and Removal Tools
Extraction and removal tools are the specialist tooling required to deal with the most frustrating workshop problems — sheared or seized bolts and studs, stripped threads, damaged fastener heads and worn thread bores.
Whether it’s a broken stud in an engine block, a seized wheel bolt or a thread stripped by overtightening, extraction and removal tools provide the controlled, progressive approach to recovery without escalating the damage.
AIMS Industrial sells an extensive range of extraction and removal products from Champion, Bordo, Recoil, Ko-Ken and Sutton Tools — professional cutting tool, fastener and threading specialists supplying the automotive, engineering and industrial trades across Australia.
The Extraction & Removal Tools Range
Our product range covers screw and bolt extractors, damaged fastener removal sockets, thread repair insert kits and related extraction tooling for automotive, engineering and industrial maintenance.
- Champion: Champion supplies screw and bolt extractor sets and individual extractor sizes. Champion’s extractor sets are a practical workshop staple, covering the most common broken screw and bolt sizes encountered in automotive and general engineering work.
- Bordo: Bordo supplies extraction and removal tooling as part of their cutting tool and industrial supply range. Bordo is an established Australian industrial tooling brand supplying engineering and maintenance workshops.
- Recoil: Recoil supplies thread repair insert kits and installation tooling. Recoil thread repair inserts restore damaged internal threads to their original specification — or to a stronger-than-original condition — in aluminium, cast iron and steel components. Recoil is a globally recognised thread repair brand used extensively in automotive, aerospace and industrial maintenance.
- Ko-Ken: Ko-Ken supplies damaged fastener removal sockets with hardened, spiral-fluted internal profiles designed to grip and turn damaged, rounded or corroded bolt and nut heads. Ko-Ken’s removal sockets are used with a standard ratchet or impact wrench and are effective on fasteners where conventional sockets have already slipped.
- Sutton Tools: Sutton Tools supplies extraction and removal tooling as part of their precision cutting tool range. Sutton Tools is an Australian cutting tool manufacturer with a broad range of drills, taps and specialist tooling for engineering and maintenance applications.
Choosing the Right Extraction Tool
Extraction tool selection depends on the type of fastener problem, the fastener size and the access available.
- Screw & Bolt Extractors: Left-hand spiral extractors are drilled into the broken fastener and turned anticlockwise — as the extractor bites into the fastener, it simultaneously applies removal torque. Correct pilot hole size is critical for extractor success.
- Damaged Head Removal Sockets: Ko-Ken’s spiral-fluted removal sockets grip the outside of a rounded bolt or nut head and are driven with a ratchet or impact wrench. Effective where the fastener head is accessible but the drive profile is damaged.
- Thread Repair Inserts: Recoil thread repair kits drill out the damaged thread, tap a new thread and install a stainless steel insert that restores the original thread specification. The preferred solution where a stripped internal thread must be restored to full load capacity.
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