High Carbon Steel Metric Thread Tap - 16mm - 1.50 - Hanson

The Hanson 1855 High Carbon Steel Metric Thread Tap (16mm - 1.50) is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring precise metric threading capabilities. Crafted from durable high carbon steel, this tap is designed for reliable performance in routine maintenance, repair work, and the creation of new threads in various materials. Its robust construction ensures consistent results, making it an essential addition to any professional toolkit.

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from high carbon steel, this tap offers a balance of strength and durability suitable for hand tapping in a variety of materials including softer steels, cast iron, copper, and magnesium.
• Precision Metric Threading: Designed to cut M16 x 1.50 metric threads, ensuring compatibility with standard metric fasteners and components. The 16mm diameter and 1.50mm pitch produce a Class 2B thread.
• Bottoming Tap Design: Featuring 1-2 chamfered threads, this bottoming tap is specifically engineered to cut threads accurately to the bottom of blind holes, maximizing thread engagement in confined spaces.
• Efficient Chip Removal: Straight flutes are precision ground to facilitate rapid chip removal, promoting smoother cutting action and reducing the risk of clogging during operation.
• Clear Identification: The tap size and recommended drill bit size are laser etched on each tool, allowing for quick and easy identification.
• Professional Grade: As an Irwin Hanson product, it reflects professional-grade quality, designed for consistent use in demanding automotive and industrial environments.

Applications

This Hanson metric thread tap is ideal for a wide range of professional applications where metric threads are specified. It excels in automotive repair for creating or cleaning threads in engine blocks, transmission casings, and other vehicle components that utilize M16 x 1.50 fasteners. In industrial settings, it is well-suited for maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and structural components, as well as for prototyping or custom fabrication tasks. It is particularly effective for rethreading damaged holes and for general-purpose thread cutting where high accuracy and tolerance are important for secure connections.