High Carbon Steel Machine Screw Fractional Plug Tap 1/4"-20 NC - Hanson

Specifications

• Model Number: 8120
• Tap Size: 1/4"-20 NC (National Coarse)
• Tap Type: Plug Tap
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Weight: 0.035 lbs
• Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 0.3 inches

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Engineered for robust performance and extended tool life when threading various materials.
• 1/4"-20 NC Thread Standard: Precisely designed to cut internal 1/4-inch diameter threads with 20 threads per inch, adhering to the National Coarse standard.
• Plug Tap Design: Features a chamfer of 3-5 threads, making it versatile for through-hole tapping or blind holes with sufficient bottom clearance.
• Machine Screw Tap Classification: Specifically categorized as a machine screw tap, ensuring accurate and reliable thread creation for machine screw fasteners.
• Fractional Sizing: Follows standard fractional tap sizing conventions, simplifying compatibility with existing setups and drill bits.

Applications

• General Purpose Threading: Suitable for a wide array of applications requiring the creation of internal threads by hand or machine.
• Automotive Repair and Maintenance: Essential for repairing or creating new 1/4"-20 NC threads in vehicle components.
• Metalworking Projects: Used in fabricating and modifying metal parts, particularly for fastening applications.
• Industrial Maintenance and Repair (MRO): Ideal for rethreading damaged holes or restoring worn-out threads in machinery and equipment.
• Assembly and Manufacturing: Integral tool for production lines requiring consistent and precise 1/4"-20 NC internal threads.

Benefits

• Durable Performance: The high carbon steel material provides exceptional strength and wear resistance, leading to a longer lasting tap and consistent threading operations.
• Precise Threading: Cuts clean, accurate 1/4"-20 NC threads, ensuring secure and reliable fastening for machine screws and preventing stripped connections.
• Versatile Application: The plug tap design offers flexibility, allowing effective use in a broad range of tapping scenarios, including both through-holes and many blind holes.
• Reliable Fastener Fit: Produces strong internal threads that grip machine screws firmly, reducing the risk of loosening and enhancing the integrity of assembled components.
• Efficient Operation: Designed for smooth material removal, which contributes to less friction during tapping and facilitates quicker, more effective thread creation.