LH Plug Tap - 1/4 In - 28 NF - Hanson

The Hanson 2123 LH Plug Tap is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring precise left-hand threading operations. This high-speed steel (HSS) ground thread tap is designed to accurately cut or repair 1/4 inch - 28 NF left-hand threads, ensuring secure fastening in specialized applications.

Key Features

• High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction: Provides excellent wear resistance and durability for demanding professional use.
• Precision Ground Threads: Ensures accurate and clean thread cutting, essential for reliable fastener engagement.
• Left-Hand Threading: Specifically designed to cut threads with a counter-clockwise rotation, crucial for components requiring left-hand fasteners.
• Plug Tap Design: Features a tapered cutting edge, making it suitable for through holes or for initiating threads in blind holes.
• Optimal Flute Count: Equipped with 4 flutes for efficient chip evacuation and smooth operation.
• H3 Pitch Diameter Limits: Indicates a precise tolerance for the thread's pitch diameter, ensuring consistent thread fit.

Applications

This LH plug tap is indispensable for repairing damaged left-hand threads in a variety of industrial and automotive components where standard right-hand threads are unsuitable. It is commonly used in machinery, automotive differentials, bicycle pedals, and other specific assemblies where fasteners must resist loosening under reverse rotation. Professionals will find this tool essential for creating new left-hand threads, particularly when custom left-hand studs or specialized fasteners are required.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 2123
• Product Name: LH Plug Tap
• Thread Size: 1/4 In - 28 NF
• Material: HSS Ground Thread
• Number of Flutes: 4
• Pitch Diameter Limits: H3
• Thread Direction: Left-Hand