Pipe Tap, Bulk Pack, 1-11 1/2 NPT - Vermont American

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 20356
• Product Type: Pipe Tap
• Thread Size: 1-11 1/2 NPT (National Pipe Taper)
• Thread Standard: NPT ensures tapered threads for a tight, leak-proof seal in pipe connections.
• Material: Constructed from durable, high-speed tool steel for reliable threading and extended tap life.
• Packaging: Bulk Pack, designed for high-volume use and industrial applications.

Key Features

• Precision Tapered Threads: Specifically engineered to create accurate 1-inch NPT internal tapered threads, essential for secure pipe and fitting connections.
• Durable Construction: Made from robust tool steel, this Vermont American pipe tap resists wear and maintains sharpness through demanding metal tapping tasks.
• Optimized Cutting Geometry: Features a design that facilitates efficient chip removal, reducing clogging and ensuring smooth operation when threading various materials.
• Bulk Packaging: Supplied in a bulk pack, providing a cost-effective solution for professionals and facilities requiring multiple NPT pipe taps for ongoing projects.

Applications

This 1-11 1/2 NPT pipe tap is suitable for a wide range of industrial, plumbing, and automotive applications where reliable tapered pipe threads are required.

• Plumbing Systems: Creating new internal threads or repairing existing ones in pipes, valves, and fittings for water, gas, and air lines.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Essential for manufacturing and maintenance of systems requiring leak-tight connections.
• Machining and Fabrication: Used to tap holes in metal workpieces for pipe connections in industrial machinery and equipment.
• Automotive Repair: Applicable for specific vehicle systems that utilize NPT pipe thread standards for fluid and air lines.
• General Maintenance and Repair: Ideal for professionals needing to cut new or clean out damaged pipe threads in various settings.

Benefits

• Secure, Leak-Proof Connections: The NPT standard ensures a tapered thread fit, creating robust and leak-resistant seals critical for fluid and gas transfer.
• Enhanced Efficiency: The sharp, precision-ground cutting edges of this Vermont American pipe tap facilitate quick and clean thread creation, improving workflow for threading tasks.
• Cost-Effective Solution: The bulk pack format reduces the per-unit cost, offering an economical choice for businesses or projects with high demand for 1-11 1/2 NPT taps.
• Increased Tool Longevity: Manufactured from high-quality tool steel, this tap provides excellent durability and resistance to wear, leading to fewer replacements and consistent performance.
• Versatile Performance: Effectively threads various materials including steel, brass, and aluminum, making it a versatile industrial pipe threading tool for diverse projects.