TAP 1/2-13 PLUG - GearWrench

The GearWrench 1/2-13 Plug Tap (Model 388715N) is a robust and essential tool for professional technicians and mechanics, designed for precision thread cutting and repair. This carbon steel hand tap is engineered to create new 1/2-13 UNC internal threads or to meticulously restore damaged ones in a variety of materials. Its plug chamfer design makes it highly versatile for general threading applications, particularly effective in through-hole conditions.

Key Features

• Precision Threading: Designed to cut or re-thread 1/2-13 UNC (Unified National Coarse) internal threads with accuracy.
• Durable Construction: Manufactured from carbon steel for enhanced strength and wear resistance, ensuring longevity in demanding professional environments.
• Plug Chamfer Design: The plug style offers a balanced chamfer length, making it a highly versatile choice suitable for most general threading tasks.
• Bright Finish Coating: Features a bright finish that aids in chip evacuation and can improve tool life by reducing friction.
• Compatibility with GearWrench Systems: When used with compatible GearWrench ratcheting tap wrenches and adapters, it facilitates safe removal of tap adapters and allows access in confined areas.

Applications

This 1/2-13 plug tap is ideal for a broad range of automotive and industrial applications. It is commonly used for creating new threads for fasteners in various components or for repairing stripped and damaged threads in existing holes. Its versatility extends to working with a vast majority of materials, including aluminum, magnesium, cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, and various plastics. It is also compatible for threading holes to install standard key-locking thread inserts.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 388715N
• Thread Size: 1/2-13 in. (NC)
• Tap Type: Hand Tap
• Chamfer: Plug
• Material: Carbon Steel
• Finish Coating: Bright
• Overall Length: 3.3120 in.
• Thread Length: 1.3120 in.