Metric Hex Die, 10mm - 1.50 - Vermont American

The Vermont American 21242 Metric Hex Die, sized 10mm - 1.50, is a professional-grade threading tool engineered for precision and durability in demanding workshop environments. Designed to either create new external threads or restore damaged ones, this robust die is an indispensable asset for automotive technicians, motorcycle mechanics, and industrial professionals working with metric fasteners and components.

Key Features

• Accurate Metric Threading: Precisely cuts 10mm x 1.50 metric threads, ensuring secure and reliable fastening for critical applications.
• Heat-Treated Carbon Tool Steel: Constructed from fully heat-treated carbon tool steel for exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and extended tool life under rigorous use.
• Versatile Hexagon Design: Features a 1-inch (25.4mm) hexagon profile, allowing for convenient use with standard wrenches or dedicated hex die stocks, enhancing adaptability in various work settings.
• Clear Identification Markings: Size and starting face are permanently stamped onto the die, providing quick and easy identification to minimize setup errors and improve workflow efficiency.
• Professional Durability: Built to withstand the demands of frequent use in professional automotive, industrial, and machinery repair tasks.

Applications

This metric hex die is an essential tool for creating or repairing threads on various materials, including metals, plastics, and wood. It is particularly well-suited for:

• Foreign Automotive Repair: Ideal for restoring or forming threads on bolts and rods commonly found in European and Asian vehicles, crucial for engine, chassis, and accessory work.
• Motorcycle Maintenance & Customization: Facilitates precise thread work on motorcycle components, from frame bolts to engine casing threads, ensuring correct torque specifications.
• Industrial Machinery & Equipment: Useful for generating or refreshing threads on parts and components in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of industrial machinery.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Vermont American
• Model Number: 21242
• Thread Size: 10mm - 1.50
• Across Flats (Hex): 1 inch (25.4mm)
• Material: Fully Heat-Treated Carbon Tool Steel