Cut Thread Fractional Plug Tap - 1/2In -20 NF - Hanson

The Hanson 1445 Cut Thread Fractional Plug Tap is engineered for professional automotive and industrial thread cutting applications. This 1/2"-20 NF plug tap is constructed from high carbon steel, providing the durability and strength required for creating new threads or re-tapping damaged ones in various materials. Designed to deliver consistent performance, it is an essential tool for technicians and mechanics.

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Ensures robust performance and extended tool life, even in demanding tapping operations.
• Precision 1/2"-20 NF Thread: Produces a precise Class 2B thread, vital for secure fastener engagement and reliable assemblies.
• Optimized Plug Tap Design: Ideal for through-hole applications and blind holes where some clearance exists at the bottom, offering versatility for different job requirements.
• Four Highly Polished Flutes: Facilitate efficient chip removal, reducing clogging and enhancing cutting efficiency during hand tapping applications.
• Made in USA: Manufactured to high-quality standards for dependable professional-grade performance.

Applications

This Hanson 1445 plug tap is suitable for a wide range of professional tasks, including creating new threads in unthreaded holes, cleaning existing threads, or re-tapping damaged threads in automotive components, machinery, and various industrial equipment. It is particularly useful for preparing holes for standard 1/2"-20 NF fasteners in materials such as steel, cast iron, and aluminum.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 1445
• Thread Size: 1/2"
• Thread Pitch: 20 NF (National Fine)
• Tap Style: Plug Tap
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Number of Flutes: 4
• Thread Class: 2B