HSS Ground Thread LH Fractional Plug Tap 5/8-11 NC - Hanson

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hanson
• Model Number: 2152
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Thread Type: NC (National Coarse)
• Thread Size: 5/8-11 (5/8 inch nominal diameter, 11 threads per inch)
• Thread Direction: Left Hand (LH)
• Tap Style: Plug Tap
• Thread Finish: Ground Thread

Key Features

• High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction: Provides superior hardness, wear resistance, and heat tolerance for demanding tapping applications across various materials.
• Precision Ground Threads: Delivers high accuracy and consistency in thread formation, resulting in clean, precise threads and extended tool life.
• Left Hand Threading Capability: Specifically engineered to cut internal threads that tighten counter-clockwise, crucial for specialized machinery and preventing loosening in reverse-rotation scenarios.
• Plug Tap Profile: Features a minimal lead taper, making it ideal for threading through-holes or initiating threads in blind holes where full threads are required close to the bottom.
• National Coarse (NC) Standard: Adheres to widely accepted industrial thread standards, ensuring compatibility with standard 5/8-11 NC fasteners and fittings.

Applications

• Creating new internal left-hand 5/8-11 NC threads in metals, plastics, and composites.
• Repairing damaged or stripped left-hand threads in existing components and assemblies.
• Manufacturing and maintenance tasks requiring reverse-threaded connections to counteract rotational forces or for specific safety applications.
• Use in machining workshops, automotive repair, industrial maintenance, and custom fabrication projects.
• Essential for threading parts that connect to left-hand threaded shafts, bolts, or fixtures.

Benefits

• Enhanced Durability: The HSS material offers exceptional tool life and resistance to wear, reducing the need for frequent tap replacements and lowering operational costs.
• Superior Thread Quality: Precision ground threads produce consistently accurate and smooth threads, ensuring secure fastening and reliable component assembly.
• Specialized Functionality: Enables the creation of critical left-hand threads, solving design challenges where standard right-hand threads are unsuitable or could lead to loosening.
• Efficient Tapping: The plug tap design allows for effective threading in various hole depths, maximizing versatility and efficiency in different machining scenarios.
• Reliable Compatibility: Conforming to the NC standard guarantees seamless integration with standard fastening hardware, simplifying procurement and assembly processes.