Carbon steel taps are used to re-thread damaged and or jammed threads. They may also be used to thread mild steels. Hand Taps come in three styles Taper, Plug or Bottoming. Taper Style: Starts the thread square with the workpiece. Plug Style: Generally used in thru holes. Bottom Style: Generate the thread to the bottom of the hole. A tap set contains 1 taper, 1 plug and 1 bottoming tap.
| Item | Carbon Steel Hand Tap |
|---|---|
| Number of Flutes | 3 |
| Tap Thread Size | 5/16"-24 |
| Tap Style | Tap Set |
| Tap Material | Carbon Steel |
| Tap Finish | Bright |
| Overall Length | 2-23/32 in |
| Thread Type | UNF |
| Tap Dimension Type | Carbon Steel Tap Set |
| Finish | Uncoated |
| Cutting Direction | Right Hand |
| Shank Type | Square |
| Tap Drill Size | I |
| Country of Origin (subject to change) | China |
| Package Quantity | 1 |