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ReSpec Thread Repair Tools

Stripped threads, damaged bolts, and worn-out nuts can bring your operations to a halt, and it also introduces potential safety hazards to the roadways. Traditional repair methods? They’re flawed, but not STEMCO® ReSpec—the world’s only patented thread repair technology that works on virtually any damaged thread to bring it back to life with precision and lasting strength. Prolong the lifetime of parts with the tool that’s designed to do it right the first time, every time.

Series XR External Repair

RST-60X

  • Thread Diameter
    Minimum: Ø 10 mm / 3/8"
    Maximum: Ø 60 mm / 2 3/8"
  • Pitch
    Minimum: 0.5 mm / 32 TPI
    Maximum: 4.0 mm / 6 TPI
  • Maximum Radius Of Action
    183 mm / 7 1/5" (while working with Ø 60 mm / 2 3/8")
  • Material
    Stainless Steel (partially hardened)

RST-120X

  • Thread Diameter
    Minimum: Ø 50 mm / 2"
    Maximum: Ø 120 mm / 4 3/4"
  • Pitch
    Minimum: 0.5 mm / 32 TPI
    Maximum: 3.0 mm / 8 TPI
  • Maximum Radius Of Action
    192 mm / 7 1/2" (while working with Ø 50 mm / 2")
  • Material
    Stainless Steel (partially hardened)

RSSR 22-1.5X

  • Material
    Stainless Steel (partially hardened)
  • Maximum Radius Of Action
    50 mm / 2" (while working with Ø 22mm / 7/8")

Series IR Internal Repair

RST-70I

  • Internal Thread Diameter
    Minimum: Ø 50 mm / 2"
    Maximum: Ø 70 mm / 2.75"
  • Pitch
    Minimum: 20 TPI
    Maximum: 12 TPI
  • Material
    Stainless Steel (partially hardened) + Anodized Aluminum
  • Maximum Radius Of Action
    38 mm / 1 1/2" (while working with Ø 3 mm / 1/8")

Features

Restore and preserve original components instead of discarding them. ReSpec restores external threads without removing any material, ensuring they remain at full strength and are never weakened. For damaged internal threads on steering knuckle bores, the STEMCO RST-70I restores OEM-grade thread integrity without cutting, grinding, or removing material.

ReSpec is compatible with all thread types: metric, fine, coarse, and imperial. Available in different sizes to ensure precision and reliability for diameters from 3 mm to 1000 mm, one pitch size covers the full diameter range of the tool. These solutions are able to seamlessly adapt to many different sizes to give you more value in a single tool.

In certain cases, your required thread diameter or pitch may fall outside our standard range. We can custom-engineer a solution to address any internal or external threading challenge—regardless of diameter or pitch.

Independent testing by the Material Testing Institute Hannover (MPA) confirms that ReSpec-repaired threads withstand the same static and dynamic loads as new, undamaged threads—often with an even higher fatigue endurance limit.

During the rolling process, the thread surface is work-hardened—rather than being cut or removing materials — which increases durability and resistance to future wear.

Through an ongoing commitment to develop groundbreaking, innovative solutions, ReSpec is built with the highest quality materials, precision manufacturing, and rigorous quality assurance.

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