Plug Tap, Machine Screw Size, 10-24NC - Vermont American

The Vermont American 20062 Plug Tap, a 10-24NC machine screw tap, is engineered for professional-grade thread cutting in demanding automotive and industrial environments. Crafted from durable high carbon steel with an optimized plug chamfer, it delivers precise internal threads for both critical repairs and routine maintenance across various common shop metals.

Key Features

• Precision 10-24NC Threading: Specifically designed for creating or restoring standard coarse 10-24 machine screw threads, essential for common fasteners in light-duty automotive components, brackets, and equipment.
• High Carbon Steel Durability: Manufactured from heat-treated high carbon steel, this tap provides superior wear resistance and extended service life, built to withstand regular professional shop use.
• Optimized Plug Chamfer: Features a 3-5 thread plug chamfer for easy, straight starts and accurate tracking in both through and blind holes, minimizing the risk of cross-threading.
• Efficient Chip Management: Four straight flutes are engineered to promote reliable chip evacuation, resulting in cleaner threads and a smoother finish in materials like steel, aluminum, and brass.
• Clear Drill Size Marking: Permanently marked with the recommended No. 25 drill size, simplifying setup and helping prevent improper pilot hole preparation for precise tapping results.

Applications

This plug tap is an essential tool for creating or restoring 10-24NC internal threads in a variety of components. It is commonly used by professional technicians for brackets, small panels, electrical and control enclosures, and small engine parts. Ideal for light-duty automotive and equipment hardware, it effectively taps or chases threads in carburetor linkages, covers, small brackets, and shop-built fixtures. Suitable for both hand tapping with a tap wrench and controlled machine tapping where a standard plug tap is specified.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 20062
• Thread Size/Type: 10-24NC (National Coarse)
• Style: Plug tap, 3–5 thread chamfer
• Material: High carbon steel
• Flutes: 4
• Overall Length: 2-3/8"
• Thread Length: 7/8"
• Shank Diameter: 0.188–0.195"
• Recommended Drill Size: No. 25
• Weight: 0.02 lb