OTC Tools and Equipment | 7402 | Universal Outside Thread Chaser

Specifications

• Manufacturer: OTC Tools and Equipment
• Model Number: 7402
• Product Name: Universal Outside Thread Chaser
• Weight: 3.1 lbs
• Dimensions: 11.2 x 5.6 x 2.75 inches
• Thread Capacity: 1-1/4 inches to 5 inches (30 to 130mm) Outer Diameter (O.D.)
• Included Standard Die Set (No. 216884): Six dies covering threads per inch (TPI) from 4, 5, 6, 7, 7-1/2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11-1/2, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 24
• Optional Metric Die Set (No. 202817): Available separately, includes dies for pitches 1.0, 1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0mm
• Construction: Durable steel and aluminum
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Key Features

• This Universal Outside Thread Chaser quickly restores damaged external threads to near original condition.
• Its versatile design accommodates threads ranging from 1-1/4 inches to 5 inches in outer diameter.
• The tool includes a comprehensive standard die set with multiple thread sizes, eliminating the need for numerous specialized tools.
• Replaceable V-pads and dies ensure extended tool life and adaptability for various thread types.
• Constructed from durable steel and aluminum, this thread chaser is built to withstand heavy-duty use in demanding environments.
• The die cast alloy V-pad prevents damage to existing threads during operation.
• Precision-machined components facilitate accurate and efficient thread repair.

Applications

• Ideal for repairing damaged, corroded, or burred external threads on bolts, studs, and shafts.
• Widely used in automotive maintenance for restoring threads on components such as wheel studs, steering stems, fork tubes, and truck axle spindles.
• Suitable for general industrial applications to recondition worn threads on machinery and equipment parts.
• Effectively restores both standard (SAE) and metric threads, with the optional metric die set.
• Simplifies maintenance tasks by addressing thread damage without complex cutting equipment.

Benefits

• Save time and reduce costs by repairing damaged threads instead of purchasing expensive replacement parts.
• Restore thread integrity, ensuring proper fastener engagement and preventing potential failures in assemblies.
• Eliminate the need for costly thread-cutting equipment, providing a more economical solution for thread restoration.
• Extend the lifespan of components by efficiently reconditioning their original thread specifications.
• Benefit from a versatile tool capable of handling a wide range of external thread repair tasks across automotive, industrial, and DIY applications.