Irwin Hanson NPT Taper Pipe Tap

The Irwin Hanson NPT Taper Pipe Tap line is made for cutting internal National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads in pipe fittings and other drilled holes. The taps are also called pipe taps or taper pipe taps. The line suits plumbing, maintenance, fabrication, and industrial threading work.

Key Features:

• High carbon steel construction for cutting internal pipe threads in most metals
• Taper design of 3/4 inch per foot, the standard rate for NPT pipe threads
• Nominal tap size matches the pipe fitting being tapped, which keeps size selection simple
• Right-hand cutting direction for standard tapping operations
• Fluted cutting design that cuts threads and clears chips as the tap advances
• Made by Hanson, a long-established name in taps and dies, now part of the Irwin brand

These taps are a dependable choice for cutting clean, accurate pipe threads. Choose the child variant that matches the pipe thread size you need.