TAP 5/16-18 TAPER - GearWrench

The GearWrench 388709N TAP 5/16-18 TAPER is an essential threading tool designed for professional technicians and mechanics. This robust taper tap is engineered to initiate new internal threads cleanly and accurately in a variety of materials, making it ideal for both automotive repair and industrial maintenance tasks. Its precise design ensures a smooth start, reducing effort and improving thread quality for reliable fastener engagement.

Key Features

• 5/16-18 UNC Threading: Creates standard 5/16-inch diameter threads with 18 threads per inch (UNC coarse pitch), a common size for various applications.
• Taper Chamfer Design: Features a tapered cutting edge with 7 to 10 chamfered threads, specifically engineered to help start threads straight and square into the workpiece.
• Right-Hand Cutting: Designed for conventional clockwise rotation, ensuring compatibility with standard tapping techniques and tools.
• Durable Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from carbon steel, providing a balance of hardness and toughness for reliable performance in general-purpose threading applications.
• Open Stock Item: Available as an individual tap, allowing professionals to replace worn tools or expand their specific threading capabilities without purchasing an entire set.

Applications

This 5/16-18 taper tap is particularly effective as the initial tool for cutting new internal threads in drilled holes. Its gentle cutting action, facilitated by the tapered lead, makes it suitable for starting threads in tough materials or when hand tapping, where precise alignment is critical. Common applications include creating new threads for bolt installations in engine components, chassis, machinery, and various industrial equipment. It is also valuable for repairing existing, lightly damaged threads where a full re-tapping process is required.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 388709N
• Thread Size: 5/16"-18 UNC
• Chamfer Type: Tapered
• Cutting Direction: Right Hand
• Material: Carbon Steel