HCS Taper Pipe Tap 3/8" - 18 NPT - Hanson

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson Hanson IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL
• Model Number: 1904
• Product Type: Taper Pipe Tap
• Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)
• Thread Size: 3/8 inch - 18 NPT (National Pipe Taper)
• Weight: 0.2 lbs
• Dimensions: 2.6 x 0.7 x 0.7 inches

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from durable High Carbon Steel for enhanced strength and wear resistance, ensuring longevity during thread cutting.
• NPT Standard Threading: Designed to cut 3/8 inch - 18 NPT (National Pipe Taper) threads, essential for creating industry-standard, self-sealing pipe connections.
• Tapered Design: The tap's tapered profile allows for precise engagement and gradual thread formation, which is crucial for achieving secure and leak-tight pipe joints.
• Efficient Chip Removal: Engineered to facilitate effective chip evacuation, preventing clogging and promoting smoother, more consistent threading operations.
• Precision Manufacturing: Produced by Hanson IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL, known for precision engineering and consistent quality in threading tools.

Applications

• Plumbing Installations: Ideal for creating new internal threads in pipes, fittings, and connectors for plumbing systems, ensuring watertight seals.
• HVAC System Fabrication: Used in the assembly and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems where secure threaded pipe connections are required.
• General Maintenance and Repair: Suitable for re-threading damaged internal pipe threads in various equipment and machinery during maintenance tasks.
• Light Fabrication Projects: Employed in workshops and for DIY projects that involve tapping common pipe materials like steel, brass, aluminum, and certain plastics.
• Fluid and Gas Transfer Systems: Essential for preparing connections in systems designed to transport liquids or gases, where thread integrity is critical.

Benefits

• Ensures Leak-Proof Connections: The precise NPT taper pipe thread standard facilitates secure, self-sealing connections, minimizing the risk of leaks in fluid and gas lines.
• Extended Tool Life: High Carbon Steel construction provides robust durability, allowing for repeated use and consistent performance across multiple projects.
• Achieve Professional Results: Delivers clean, accurate threads that meet industry standards, contributing to high-quality and reliable installations.
• Enhances Operational Efficiency: Designed for smooth cutting action, reducing the effort and time required to create or repair internal pipe threads.
• Versatile Material Compatibility: Effectively cuts threads in a variety of common pipe materials, offering flexibility for different application requirements.