Irwin Hanson NF Plug Tap High Carbon Steel

The Irwin Hanson NF plug tap cuts internal threads in drilled holes. It is made from high carbon steel and made for hand tapping. This National Fine (NF) thread tap is also called a fine thread hand tap or SAE fine plug tap. It suits routine maintenance, repair work, re-threading and general workshop use.

Key Features:

• High carbon steel construction made for hand tapping
• Plug chamfer with about 3 to 5 chamfered threads. It starts easily in through holes and can also thread to a moderate depth in blind holes.
• Precision-ground straight flutes clear chips quickly for efficient threading
• National Fine (NF) thread series for use with fine-thread SAE fasteners
• Class 2B thread tolerance for standard-fit applications
• Tap size and recommended drill size are etched on the tool for quick identification
• Hanson quality from Irwin, a long-established name in threading tools

Use these taps in a tap wrench for manual threading in a range of materials. They suit automotive repair, machinery maintenance and general fabrication, and they are a dependable choice for restoring damaged threads or making new ones.