1/2In - 14 NPT Hexagon Pipe Die - Hanson

The Hanson 7005 1/2-14 NPT Hexagon Pipe Die is a robust threading tool designed for professional technicians and mechanics. It delivers precise, durable pipe threads essential for secure, leak-proof connections across demanding automotive, plumbing, and industrial applications. Crafted from high carbon steel, this die ensures consistent and reliable performance when creating or repairing threads manually with standard wrenches.

Key Features

• Precision 1/2-14 NPT Threading: Accurately cuts National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads, forming a tapered fit that ensures both a strong mechanical joint and a reliable hydraulic seal in critical fluid and gas systems.
• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from professional-grade High Carbon Steel (HCS) for exceptional strength, durability, and wear resistance, ensuring consistent and accurate thread cutting performance over extended professional use.
• Versatile Hexagonal Design: The six-sided shape provides multiple gripping points, allowing for secure use with standard wrenches or pliers during manual threading operations. This design also enhances usability, particularly in areas with limited space.
• Right-Hand Thread Direction: Designed to cut conventional right-hand threads, suitable for the majority of common pipe and fitting installations across plumbing, HVAC, and various industrial systems.

Applications

• New Installations: Ideal for creating new 1/2-inch NPT threads on pipes, rods, and bolts for new plumbing installations, HVAC systems, and general industrial fabrication projects.
• Thread Repair: Essential for repairing damaged external pipe threads to restore integrity and ensure proper functionality in critical fluid and gas transfer lines within automotive (e.g., fuel and brake systems) and industrial settings (e.g., hydraulic and pneumatic systems).
• Professional Plumbing and Pipefitting: A crucial tool for tasks where secure, leak-proof connections are paramount for system reliability.
• General Maintenance and Repair: Suitable for maintenance, assembly, and repair tasks in automotive workshops and industrial facilities requiring precise tapered pipe connections.

Specifications

• Model Number: 7005
• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Thread Size: 1/2 inch - 14 NPT (National Pipe Taper)
• Die Type: Hexagon Pipe Die
• Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)
• Thread Direction: Right Hand
• Outside Diameter (Across Flats): 1-7/16 inches
• Thickness: 3/8 inch
• Weight: 0.16 lbs
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 2.3 x 0.4 inches