Cut Thread Fractional Plug Tap - 5/16In -18 NC - Hanson

The Hanson 1427 Cut Thread Fractional Plug Tap is engineered for precision and durability in demanding professional applications. Constructed from high carbon steel, this 5/16"-18 NC plug tap is designed to create precise, strong threads, making it an essential tool for automotive and industrial professionals who require reliable thread repair and creation capabilities.

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from robust high carbon steel for exceptional strength and extended tool life, even with frequent use in tough materials.
• Precision 5/16"-18 NC Thread: Specifically designed to cut standard 5/16"-18 National Coarse threads, ensuring compatibility with common fasteners and components.
• Plug Tap Design: The plug tap style offers a versatile solution for through-holes or where sufficient clearance exists, starting threads effectively after a taper tap or for general-purpose threading.
• Efficient Chip Removal: Features highly polished flutes that significantly aid in chip evacuation, reducing clogs and ensuring smoother, more consistent thread cutting.
• Class 2B Thread Production: Consistently produces a Class 2B thread fit, guaranteeing reliable and secure fastening for critical applications.
• Four Flutes: Equipped with four flutes for stable cutting action and improved chip flow during the tapping process.
• Made in USA: Proudly designed and manufactured in the USA, ensuring adherence to high-quality production standards.

Applications

This Hanson fractional plug tap is ideal for a wide range of professional tasks requiring precise internal threading. It is particularly well-suited for automotive technicians performing engine block repairs, manifold threading, or general vehicle maintenance. Industrial mechanics will find it invaluable for creating new threads or re-threading damaged holes in machinery, equipment, and structural components across various metals. From general fabrication workshops to specialized repair facilities, this tap provides the reliability needed for clean, accurate threads in steel, cast iron, aluminum, and other materials.