Plug Tap, Fractional Size, 5/16-18NC - Vermont American

The Vermont American 20070 Plug Tap is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics requiring reliable thread cutting in automotive and industrial applications. This fractional size 5/16-18NC tap is crafted from tough, carbon tool steel, designed to create clean, accurate internal threads for repair, maintenance, and fabrication tasks. Its robust construction ensures extended tool life and consistent performance in demanding workshop environments.

Key Features

• Durable Carbon Tool Steel: Constructed from tough carbon tool steel for superior strength and prolonged service life.
• Precision Thread Cutting: Designed to cut cleaner, more accurate threads, ensuring a high-quality finish and proper fastener engagement.
• Optimal Drill Size Indication: Features a permanently marked "F" drill size on each tap for quick identification and correct pilot hole preparation.
• Versatile Threading: Suitable for cutting all types of internal threads across various materials, enhancing its utility in diverse projects.
• Minimized Cross-Threading Risk: Engineered to provide a high-quality thread with a smooth finish, reducing the likelihood of cross-threading during assembly.

Applications

This plug tap is ideal for creating new threads or re-tapping existing, damaged threads in components found in automotive engines, machinery, equipment housings, and other industrial assemblies. It is suitable for a wide range of materials commonly encountered by professional technicians, including steel, aluminum, and cast iron. Use it with appropriate tap wrenches and drilling machines for precision thread creation in repair shops, manufacturing facilities, and maintenance operations.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 20070
• Tap Size: 5/16-18NC
• Recommended Drill Size: F
• Tap Length: 2-1/2"
• Tap Material: Carbon tool steel
• Tap Finish: Black oxide
• Tap Coating: None