4312 1/2-20 High Carbon Steel Machine Screw Plug Tap Bulk - Vermont American

The Vermont American 4312 1/2-20 High Carbon Steel Machine Screw Plug Tap is engineered for precision threading in professional automotive and industrial applications. Crafted from high carbon steel, this tap is designed for cutting clean, right-hand internal threads in a variety of materials. Its durable construction ensures reliable performance and extended tool life for technicians and mechanics requiring consistent, accurate results.

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from durable high carbon steel for strength and wear resistance, ensuring longevity in demanding professional environments.
• 1/2-20 Thread Size: Precisely cuts 1/2-inch diameter threads with 20 threads per inch, suitable for standard machine screw applications.
• Plug Tap Design: Features 3 to 5 chamfered threads, making it versatile for general-purpose applications where tapping to the bottom of a hole is not critical.
• Four-Flute Design: Engineered with a four-flute geometry to facilitate fast and easy chip clearance, reducing clogging and improving cutting efficiency.
• Etched Drill Size: The required drill size is permanently etched onto the tool, providing quick and easy reference for proper pilot hole preparation.
• Right-Hand Cut: Designed to cut right-hand internal threads, a common standard for most threaded fasteners.

Applications

This professional-grade plug tap is essential for a wide range of threading tasks. It is ideal for creating new internal threads in drilled holes, restoring damaged or worn threads, and for maintenance and repair operations. Common uses include tapping holes for machine screws and other threaded fasteners in automotive components, industrial machinery, metal fabrication projects, and general workshop applications.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 20027 (Product Name: 4312 1/2-20)
• Size: 1/2"-20 UNF/NF
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Tap Style: Plug
• Cutting Direction: Right Hand
• Number of Flutes: 4
• Recommended Drill Size: 29/64 inch