HCS Taper Pipe Tap - 1/4In 18 NPT - Hanson

The Hanson 1903 HCS Taper Pipe Tap is a professional-grade tool designed for creating precise and dependable 1/4-inch 18 NPT threads in various materials. Engineered from high-carbon steel, this tap ensures consistent performance and extended durability for demanding automotive, industrial, and plumbing applications. It is an indispensable component for professional technicians needing to form secure, leak-proof connections in critical fluid and pressure systems.

Key Features

• Durable High-Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from robust High Carbon Steel (HCS) to withstand rigorous professional use, offering superior wear resistance and a prolonged service life.
• Precision 1/4"-18 NPT Threads: Specifically engineered to cut exact 1/4-inch, 18 NPT (National Pipe Taper) threads, crucial for achieving industry-standard, sealed connections.
• Tapered Profile for Secure Sealing: Features a precision-ground tapered design that ensures threads conform accurately to NPT standards, promoting tight, leak-free seals in high-pressure environments.
• Consistent Thread Quality: Produces clean, accurate internal threads with each application, minimizing the need for rework and maintaining professional-grade results across projects.

Applications

This Hanson HCS Taper Pipe Tap is a versatile tool for creating or repairing internal threads in diverse materials such as steel, brass, and cast iron pipes. It is essential for plumbing installations, maintenance, and repair tasks where reliable tapered pipe connections are critical. Its robust design also makes it suitable for automotive repair, including work on fluid lines, brake systems, and air pressure components. Furthermore, it serves industrial machinery servicing and general fabrication projects requiring dependable NPT threading for various fluid and pressure systems.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 1903
• Product Name: HCS Taper Pipe Tap - 1/4In 18 NPT
• Weight: 0.12 lbs
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 0.5 inches
• Thread Size: 1/4 inch
• Threads Per Inch (TPI): 18
• Thread Standard: NPT (National Pipe Taper)
• Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)