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Taps

For Fastener Threads

Taps

Cut threads into holes in most metals and plastic so screws, bolts, and rods fit snugly

Chip-Clearing Taps

Chip-Clearing Taps

Remove long, stringy chips to produce cleaner threads than standard taps

Chip-Clearing Taps for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Chip-Clearing Taps for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Long, gummy strands from soft metals won’t get stuck on the tap or in the hole

Chip-Clearing Taps for Titanium

Chip-Clearing Taps for Titanium

Cut through tough titanium alloys while reducing heat and preventing clogs

Chip-Clearing Taps for Nickel

Chip-Clearing Taps for Nickel

Avoid heat buildup that can deform material and prematurely wear taps when threading nickel alloys

Chip-Free Taps

Press instead of cut threads for zero chips to slow you down or damage the tap

Long-Reach Taps

Long-Reach Taps

Thread holes that are hard to access or where obstructions make it difficult to turn a tap wrench

Long-Reach Chip-Clearing Taps

Long-Reach Chip-Clearing Taps

Push out chips while threading holes that are hard to reach or obstructed

Left-Hand Thread Taps

Left-Hand Thread Taps

Create left-hand threads that prevent counter-clockwise rotating parts from loosening

Left-Hand Thread Chip-Clearing Taps

Left-Hand Thread Chip-Clearing Taps

Prevent chip buildup when creating left-hand threads for counter-clockwise rotating parts

Oversized Taps

Prepare for plating and heat treating by cutting slightly oversized threads

Oversized Chip-Clearing Taps

Oversized Chip-Clearing Taps

Get chips out of the way as you cut slightly oversized threads for plating and heat treating

Miniature Taps

Our tiniest taps cut threads in electronics and small precision instruments

Hex-Bit Taps

No tap wrench needed—just snap into a bit screwdriver

2-in-1 Taps

Start threading a hole with one end of these taps and finish it with the other

Tap Sets

A variety of taps for threading holes so screws, bolts, and rods fit snugly

Chip-Clearing Tap Sets

Chip-Clearing Tap Sets

A range of sizes that remove chips so they don’t ruin the threads or jam the tap

Left-Hand Thread Tap Sets

Left-Hand Thread Tap Sets

A variety of taps to create a snug fit with left-hand fasteners

Hex-Bit Tap Sets

Hex-Bit Tap Sets

A range of tap sizes that snap into a bit screwdriver

For Pipe and Conduit Threads

Pipe and Conduit Taps

Pipe and Conduit Taps

Add internal threads to pipe and conduit or components such as manifolds

Chip-Clearing Pipe and Conduit Taps

Chip-Clearing Pipe and Conduit Taps

Prevent buildup that can ruin threads and keep pipe and conduit from making strong connections

Chip-Clearing Pipe and Conduit Taps for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Chip-Clearing Pipe and Conduit Taps for Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze

Grab and remove long chips from soft metals that can ruin threads and weaken connections

Long-Reach Pipe and Conduit Taps

Long-Reach Pipe and Conduit Taps

Extend your reach and bypass obstructions to thread holes in pipe and conduit

Left-Hand Pipe and Conduit Taps

Left-Hand Pipe and Conduit Taps

Make it easier to disconnect or join sections of pipe

2-in-1 Pipe and Conduit Taps

2-in-1 Pipe and Conduit Taps

One tap threads holes in pipe and conduit from start to finish

Pipe and Conduit Tap Sets

Pipe and Conduit Tap Sets

A range of sizes for adding internal threads to pipe and conduit

For Acme and Trapezoidal Threads

Acme Thread Taps

Acme Thread Taps

Create the broad Acme threads found on lead screw nuts, linear actuators, and other moving components

Left-Hand Acme Thread Taps

Left-Hand Acme Thread Taps

Thread holes for left-hand Acme fasteners that secure counter-clockwise rotating parts

Trapezoidal Thread Taps

Trapezoidal Thread Taps

The metric version of Acme taps create the threads found on lead screw nuts and linear actuators

For Helical Inserts

Helical Insert Taps

Helical Insert Taps

Match the size of helical inserts so they fit tightly when installed

Left-Hand Thread Helical Insert Taps

Left-Hand Thread Helical Insert Taps

Size holes for installing helical inserts that anchor left-hand bolts and rods

For Compressed Gas Connection Threads

Compressed Gas Connection Taps

Compressed Gas Connection Taps

Cut threads for natural gas cylinders and valves

For Coil Threads

Coil Thread Taps

Coil Thread Taps

Produce wide, shallow threads that permit quick assembly and are often used in concrete forming equipment

For Garden Hose Threads

Garden Hose Thread Taps

Garden Hose Thread Taps

Create internal threads in valves, couplings, and other fittings for garden hose connections

For Spark Plug Threads

Spark Plug Taps

Spark Plug Taps

Repair damaged or worn threads in engines so spark plugs fit securely

Other Products

Tap Wrenches

Pair with square-shank taps to turn them by hand

Tap and Die Sets

Tap and Die Sets

Cut and repair internal and external threads in many sizes

Tap, Die, and Thread File Sets

Tap, Die, and Thread File Sets

Repair internal and external threads in a range of sizes

Tap and Drill Bit Sets

Tap and Drill Bit Sets

Drill holes and cut internal threads in a variety of sizes

Tap, Die, and Drill Bit Sets

Tap, Die, and Drill Bit Sets

Cut and repair internal and external threads and drill holes in many different sizes

Tap Holders

Connect taps to ratchet wrenches, drill presses, or milling machines

Thread-Repairing Files

Thread-Repairing Files

Spot fix rusted and damaged threads along screws, pipe, or conduit

Tap Extensions

Extend the length of your tap to cut in hard-to-reach areas

Drill Taps

Drill and thread holes with the same bit

Tap and Die Wrench Sets

Tap and Die Wrench Sets

Switch between internal and external threading with interchangeable tap and die adapters

Thread Repair Tools

Thread Repair Tools

Restore lengths of rusted and damaged threads on screws, pipe, or conduit

Pressurized Pipe Tapping Kits

Pressurized Pipe Tapping Kits

Include the tools you need to add a new line without having to shut down your piping system

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