Irwin Hanson 1434ZR NC Plug Tap High Carbon Steel - 3/8-16

The Irwin Hanson 1434ZR is a high-quality plug tap designed for cutting 3/8-16 NC (National Coarse) threads in a variety of materials. Manufactured from high carbon steel, this tap is ideal for hand tapping applications where durability and performance are essential for routine maintenance, repair work, and general-purpose threading.

Key Features:

• Precision ground straight flutes provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading and reduced tap binding
• Plug tap design with 3 to 5 threads chamfered, making it the most common and versatile tap style
• Produces Class 2B threads for standard internal threading applications
• Tap size (3/8-16) and recommended drill bit size are clearly etched on the tool for quick identification
• High carbon steel construction provides excellent strength for hand tapping operations
• Proudly made in the USA with Hanson's quality manufacturing standards

Applications:

• General-purpose threading in steel, aluminum, and other metals
• Maintenance and repair work where standard tolerances are acceptable
• Re-threading damaged or stripped threads
• Hand tapping operations in machine shops, automotive repair, and fabrication

The plug tap design makes this tool ideal for through holes and blind holes with sufficient depth, offering versatility for most threading applications. The 3/8-16 thread size is a common fastener standard used throughout automotive, industrial, and general mechanical applications.