TAP 5/8-11 PLUG - GearWrench

The GearWrench 82858N TAP 5/8-11 PLUG is a professional-grade threading tool designed for creating and restoring internal threads with precision and durability. This plug tap is an essential component for mechanics and industrial technicians who require reliable performance in thread repair and manufacturing applications. Engineered for consistent results, it provides a practical solution for maintaining critical fasteners and components.

Key Features

• Precise 5/8-11 UNC Threading: Specifically designed to cut 5/8-inch diameter, 11 threads per inch, Unified National Coarse (UNC) threads, ensuring compatibility with standard hardware and industrial specifications.
• Durable Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from robust carbon steel, this tap offers a balance of hardness and toughness, providing the durability needed for repeated use in professional environments.
• Versatile Plug Tap Design: The plug tap style features a chamfered lead, allowing for easier starting in both through-holes and blind holes, while cutting more complete threads than a taper tap.
• Clean Thread Generation: Precision engineering ensures that the tap creates clean and accurate threads, which is crucial for secure fastening and preventing stripping or cross-threading.
• Compatibility with Tap Wrenches: Designed for use with standard tap wrenches or integrated into ratcheting tap and die systems, facilitating efficient operation in various working conditions.

Applications

The GearWrench 82858N TAP 5/8-11 PLUG is ideally suited for a wide range of professional applications. It excels at cutting new internal threads in prepared holes and is highly effective for re-threading damaged or rusted existing threads in automotive engines, industrial machinery, and equipment assemblies. This tap can be used across various machinable materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, cast iron, and even plastics, making it a versatile tool for general machine tapping or hand-tapping operations. For professionals seeking reliable threading solutions, this tap (part number 225735) delivers consistent results.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: GearWrench
• Model Number: 82858N
• Thread Size: 5/8 inch
• Thread Pitch: 11 TPI (Threads Per Inch)
• Thread Form: UNC (Unified National Coarse)
• Tap Style: Plug Tap
• Material: Carbon Steel