12.0X1.25 MET TAP CD - Century Drill & Tool

The Century Drill & Tool 97319 12.0X1.25 Metric Tap is a professional-grade tool engineered for precision thread cutting and repair in demanding automotive and industrial applications. Designed for mechanics and technicians, this metric tap ensures the creation of clean, accurate M12x1.25 internal threads, crucial for maintaining the integrity of critical components.

Key Features

• Precision Metric Threading: Accurately cuts M12 x 1.25 fine-pitch threads, essential for compatibility with standard ISO metric fasteners.
• Durable Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from high-carbon steel, heat-treated and tempered for enhanced durability and extended tool life under rigorous use.
• Plug Style Chamfer: Features a plug style chamfer, making it versatile for starting new threads in both through-holes and blind holes.
• Consistent Thread Formation: Precision-cut threads are accurately formed to ensure consistent and exact threading, reducing the risk of cross-threading or stripping.
• Designed for Hand Tapping: Optimized for hand-threading applications, providing precise control for delicate repairs and new thread creation.

Applications

This M12x1.25 metric tap is indispensable for a wide range of professional tasks. It is commonly used in automotive repair for high-torque fastening applications, including engine cylinder heads, transmission housings, suspension components, and hydraulic fittings. Its precise thread size is critical for vehicles from European and Asian manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, and Hyundai, where M12x1.25 bolts are frequently used to secure critical assemblies. Beyond automotive, it serves in industrial machinery maintenance, equipment repair, and fabrication where reliable metric threading is paramount.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Century Drill & Tool
• Model Number: 97319
• Product Name: 12.0X1.25 MET TAP CD
• Thread Size: M12 x 1.25 (12.0mm nominal diameter, 1.25mm pitch)
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Tap Style: Plug Tap
• Compatibility: Metric standard