4305 5/16" High Carbon Steel Fractional Plug Tap - Vermont American

The Vermont American 20020 4305 5/16" High Carbon Steel Fractional Plug Tap is engineered for professionals requiring reliable thread cutting capabilities. This precision tool is designed to create accurate right-hand internal threads in various materials, offering both strength and efficient performance for demanding automotive and industrial applications.

Key Features

• Professional-Grade Construction: Manufactured from high carbon steel for superior strength, exceptional wear resistance, and extended tool life under rigorous use.
• Efficient Chip Clearance: Features a four-flute design that facilitates rapid and easy chip removal, minimizing clogging and ensuring smooth tapping operations.
• Versatile Thread Chamfer: Designed with 3 to 5 threads chamfered, making it ideal for general-purpose applications and starting new threads with ease, including in blind holes.
• Quick Reference Guide: The required drill size is permanently etched onto the tool, enabling fast and accurate drill bit selection and streamlining workflow.

Applications

This 5/16" plug tap is an essential tool for creating and repairing internal threads across a wide range of professional settings. It is particularly suitable for automotive technicians performing tasks such as threading holes for spark plugs, securing components in engine blocks, or repairing stripped threads in brake calipers and suspension components. In industrial environments, it excels in machinery assembly, fixture creation, and general maintenance where precise right-hand internal threads are required for robust fastening.