7/16-20 High Carbon Steel Fractional Taper Tap Carded - Vermont American

The Vermont American 20175 7/16-20 High Carbon Steel Fractional Taper Tap is a robust and essential tool designed for professional automotive and industrial threading tasks. This taper tap is engineered to precisely cut and restore standard 7/16-20 internal threads in a variety of materials, providing reliable performance in demanding workshop conditions. Its durable construction ensures a long service life and consistent results for critical applications.

Key Features

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from high carbon steel, offering exceptional strength and wear resistance to maintain a sharp cutting edge and ensure professional-grade results.
• Tapered Lead Design: Features a precisely engineered tapered cutting lead that facilitates easy initial engagement, promoting accurate alignment and reducing the risk of cross-threading during operation.
• Precision Ground Threads: Each tap is crafted with precision-ground threads, guaranteeing consistent and accurate thread formation for reliable performance across all threading operations.
• Standard Fractional Sizing: Designed to produce standard 7/16-20 fractional threads, making it compatible with a broad spectrum of common fasteners and components in diverse industrial and automotive settings.

Applications

This taper tap is indispensable for technicians performing automotive repair, general manufacturing, and industrial maintenance. It is ideal for cutting new internal 7/16-20 threads in materials such as mild steel, aluminum, brass, and various plastics. Mechanics can also effectively utilize this tool to repair damaged or stripped threads in critical components, including engine blocks, transmission casings, and machinery, restoring component functionality without the need for expensive part replacement. It is compatible with standard tap wrenches and tapping machines.

Specifications

• Product Type: Taper Tap
• Thread Size: 7/16-20 (7/16 inch nominal diameter, 20 threads per inch)
• Material: High Carbon Steel
• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 20175
• Packaging: Carded