HCS Taper Pipe Tap 3/8 In - 18 NPT

Specifications

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.

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.

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.