HCS Metric Thread Plug Tap - 3mm - 0.50mm - Carded - Hanson

The Hanson 8312 HCS Metric Thread Plug Tap is a professional-grade tool designed for creating and repairing precise 3mm x 0.50mm metric threads. Crafted from durable high carbon steel (HCS), this tap ensures consistent performance and longevity in demanding automotive and industrial applications. It is an essential component for technicians requiring reliable thread integrity.

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from high carbon steel for superior hardness, wear resistance, and extended tool life when cutting new threads or cleaning existing ones.
• Precision Metric Threading: Designed to cut M3 x 0.50mm metric threads, offering accuracy crucial for proper fastener fit and secure assemblies.
• Plug Tap Design: The plug tap style features a gradual chamfer, making it suitable for through holes and for starting threads in blind holes.
• Protective Carded Packaging: Supplied in a durable vinyl pouch to protect the tap from damage and corrosion when not in use, maintaining its cutting edge.
• Made in USA: Proudly manufactured in the USA, ensuring adherence to high-quality production standards.

Applications

This Hanson HCS Metric Thread Plug Tap is ideally suited for a range of professional applications where metric threads are critical. It is commonly used in automotive repair for tasks such as restoring damaged spark plug threads, brake caliper bolt holes, or other metric fastener points on engines, transmissions, and chassis components. In industrial settings, it is effective for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) involving metric machinery and equipment, ensuring secure fastening and operational reliability.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 8312
• Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)
• Thread Size: M3 (3mm diameter)
• Thread Pitch: 0.50mm
• Tap Type: Plug Tap
• Packaging: Carded with durable vinyl pouch