Top Pick YMW 383642 1/8″-27 Size Black Oxide, Spiral Flute, Vanadium High Speed Steel Pipe Tap

Machine Shop Solutions

Problem: Due to the difficulties of tapping Stainless Steel, NPT threading is challenging, resulting in the need for a better performance tap. Solution: The ZELX SS utilizes a Vanadium HSS spiral flute design that simplifies tapping Stainless Steel, providing improved threads and longer tooling life. For difficult jobs

Applications

• The nominal size of a pipe tap is that of the pipe fitting to be tapped, not the actual size of the tap, the thread tapers 3/4 of an inch per foot.
• Designed for difficult jobs including the stainless family of materials as well as alloy steels, high carbon steel and ductile irons.
• Unique design ZELX SS Pipe taps increase productivity through longer tool life.

Features

• Custom blended vanadium high speed steel.
• Taps have an oxide surface treatment.