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Chip-Clearing Taps

Remove long, stringy chips to produce cleaner threads than standard taps. The flute design prevents buildup to protect the quality of the threads and avoid damage to the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse these taps to extract chips, they also create threads faster.

High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.

Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.

Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these taps can last 50% longer than uncoated taps.

Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Run at higher speeds and last twice as long as uncoated taps.

Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated—Resist heat, chipping, and wear for three times the life of uncoated taps.

Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.

Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.

						Drill Bit			Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes
	Thread Size	Thread Lg.	Overall Lg.	Thread Type	JIS Tap Class	Size	Decimal Size Equiv.	Shank Type	Chamfer Type	No. of Flutes		Each
High-Speed Steel





		Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

				Uncoated

				M1.6 × 0.35 mm	5/16"	1 5/8"	Metric	—	1.25 mm	0.0492"	Square	Plug	2	8302A31	000000


				M2 × 0.4 mm	7/16"	1 3/4"	Metric	—	1.6 mm	0.063"	Square	Plug	2	8302A32	00000
				M2.5 × 0.45 mm	1/2"	1 13/16"	Metric	—	2.05 mm	0.0807"	Square	Plug	2	8302A11	00000
				M3 × 0.5 mm	25/64"	1 13/16"	Metric	2	7/64"	0.1094"	Square	Plug	3	3192N18	0000
				M3 × 0.5 mm	5/8"	1 15/16"	Metric	—	2.5 mm	0.0984"	Square	Plug	2	8302A12	00000
				M3.5 × 0.6 mm	11/16"	2"	Metric	—	2.9 mm	0.1142"	Square	Plug	2	8302A13	00000
				M4 × 0.7 mm	33/64"	2 3/64"	Metric	2	9/64"	0.1406"	Square	Plug	3	3192N19	0000
				M4 × 0.7 mm	3/4"	2 1/8"	Metric	—	3.3 mm	0.1299"	Square	Plug	2	8302A14	00000
				M4.5 × 0.75 mm	7/8"	2 3/8"	Metric	—	3.7 mm	0.1456"	Square	Plug	2	8302A15	00000
				M5 × 0.5 mm	57/64"	2 3/8"	Metric	—	4.5 mm	0.1772"	Square	Plug	2	25705A21	00000
				M5 × 0.8 mm	19/32"	2 23/64"	Metric	2	11/64"	0.1719"	Square	Plug	3	3192N21	0000


				M5 × 0.8 mm	7/8"	2 3/8"	Metric	—	4.2 mm	0.1653"	Square	Plug	2	8302A16	00000
				M6 × 0.75 mm	1"	2 1/2"	Metric	—	5.25 mm	0.2067"	Square	Plug	2	25705A22	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	3/4"	2 29/64"	Metric	2	13/64"	0.2031"	Square	Plug	3	3192N22	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	1"	2 1/2"	Metric	—	5 mm	0.1968"	Square	Plug	2	8302A17	00000
				M6.3 × 1 mm	1"	2 1/2"	Metric	—	5.3 mm	0.2086"	Square	Plug	2	8302A33	00000
				M7 × 1 mm	1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	—	6 mm	0.2362"	Square	Plug	2	8302A18	00000
				M8 × 1 mm	1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	—	7 mm	0.2756"	Square	Plug	2	25705A23	00000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	55/64"	2 3/4"	Metric	2	17/64"	0.2656"	Square	Plug	3	3192N23	00000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	—	6.7 mm	0.2637"	Square	Plug	2	8302A19	00000
				M10 × 1 mm	1 1/4"	2 15/16"	Metric	—	9 mm	0.3543"	Square	Plug	3	25705A24	00000


				M10 × 1.25 mm	1 1/4"	2 15/16"	Metric	—	8.75 mm	0.3445"	Square	Plug	3	25705A25	00000
				M10 × 1.5 mm	15/16"	2 61/64"	Metric	2	11/32"	0.3438"	Square	Plug	3	3192N24	00000
				M10 × 1.5 mm	1 1/4"	2 15/16"	Metric	—	8.5 mm	0.3346"	Square	Plug	3	8302A2	00000
				M12 × 1 mm	1 21/32"	3 3/8"	Metric	—	11 mm	0.4331"	Square	Plug	3	25705A26	00000
				M12 × 1.25 mm	1 21/32"	3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.75 mm	0.4232"	Square	Plug	3	25705A27	00000
				M12 × 1.5 mm	1 21/32"	3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.5 mm	0.4134"	Square	Plug	3	25705A28	00000
				M12 × 1.75 mm	15/16"	3 15/64"	Metric	2	13/32"	0.4063"	Square	Plug	3	3192N25	00000
				M12 × 1.75 mm	1 21/32"	3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.2 mm	0.4015"	Square	Plug	3	8302A21	00000
				M14 × 1.5 mm	1 21/32"	3 19/32"	Metric	—	12.5 mm	0.4921"	Square	Plug	3	25705A29	00000
				M14 × 2 mm	1 21/32"	3 19/32"	Metric	—	12 mm	0.4724"	Square	Plug	3	8302A22	00000


				M16 × 1.5 mm	1 13/16"	3 13/16"	Metric	—	14.5 mm	0.5709"	Square	Plug	3	25705A31	00000
				M16 × 2 mm	1 13/16"	3 13/16"	Metric	—	14 mm	0.5512"	Square	Plug	3	8302A23	00000
				M18 × 1.5 mm	1.09"	4.03"	Metric	—	16.5 mm	0.6496"	Square	Plug	3	2523A91	000000
				M18 × 2.5 mm	1 13/16"	4 1/32"	Metric	—	15.5 mm	0.6102"	Square	Plug	3	8302A24	00000
				M20 × 1.5 mm	1.22"	4.47"	Metric	—	47/64"	0.7344"	Square	Plug	3	2523A93	000000
				M20 × 2.5 mm	2"	4 15/32"	Metric	—	17.5 mm	0.689"	Square	Plug	3	8302A25	00000
				M24 × 3 mm	2 7/32"	4 29/32"	Metric	—	21 mm	0.8268"	Square	Plug	3	25705A32	00000


				Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

						Black Oxide

						M22 × 1.5 mm	1.22"	4.69"	Metric	—	20 mm	0.7874"	Square	Plug	3	2523A87	000000


M22 × 2.5 mm						1.22"	4.69"	Metric	—	25/32"	0.7812"	Square	Plug	3	2523A88	000000
M24 × 2 mm	1.22"					4.91"	Metric	—	22 mm	0.8661"	Square	Plug	3	2523A89	000000
M30 × 1.5 mm	1.22"					5.44"	Metric	—	1 1/8"	1.125"	Square	Plug	4	2523A92	000000


Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

		Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated

		M1.6 × 0.35 mm	5/16"			1 5/8"	Metric	—	1.25 mm	0.0492"	Square	Plug	2	2703A61	00000


		M2 × 0.4 mm	7/16"			1 3/4"	Metric	—	1.6 mm	0.063"	Square	Plug	2	2703A62	00000
		M2.5 × 0.45 mm	1/2"			1 13/16"	Metric	—	2.05 mm	0.0807"	Square	Plug	2	2703A63	00000
		M3 × 0.5 mm	5/8"			1 15/16"	Metric	—	2.5 mm	0.0984"	Square	Plug	2	2703A71	00000
		M3.5 × 0.6 mm	11/16"			2"	Metric	—	2.9 mm	0.1142"	Square	Plug	2	2703A711	00000
		M4 × 0.7 mm	3/4"			2 1/8"	Metric	—	3.3 mm	0.1299"	Square	Plug	2	2703A72	00000
		M4.5 × 0.75 mm	7/8"			2 3/8"	Metric	—	3.7 mm	0.1456"	Square	Plug	2	2703A721	00000
		M5 × 0.5 mm	7/8"			2 3/8"	Metric	—	4.5 mm	0.1772"	Square	Plug	2	2703A166	00000
		M5 × 0.8 mm	7/8"			2 3/8"	Metric	—	4.2 mm	0.1653"	Square	Plug	2	2703A73	00000
		M6 × 0.75 mm	1"			2 1/2"	Metric	—	5.25 mm	0.2067"	Square	Plug	2	2703A16	00000
		M6 × 1 mm	1"			2 1/2"	Metric	—	5 mm	0.1968"	Square	Plug	2	2703A74	00000


		M6.3 × 1 mm	1"			2 1/2"	Metric	—	5.3 mm	0.2086"	Square	Plug	2	2703A741	00000
		M7 × 1 mm	1 1/8"			2 23/32"	Metric	—	6 mm	0.2362"	Square	Plug	2	2703A742	00000
		M8 × 1 mm	1 1/8"			2 23/32"	Metric	—	7 mm	0.2756"	Square	Plug	2	2703A161	00000
		M8 × 1.25 mm	1 1/8"			2 23/32"	Metric	—	6.7 mm	0.2637"	Square	Plug	2	2703A75	00000
		M10 × 1 mm	1 1/4"			2 15/16"	Metric	—	9 mm	0.3543"	Square	Plug	3	2703A168	00000
		M10 × 1.25 mm	1 1/4"			2 15/16"	Metric	—	8.75 mm	0.3445"	Square	Plug	3	2703A162	00000
		M10 × 1.5 mm	1 1/4"			2 15/16"	Metric	—	8.5 mm	0.3346"	Square	Plug	3	2703A76	00000
		M12 × 1 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	11 mm	0.4331"	Square	Plug	3	2703A167	00000
		M12 × 1.25 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.75 mm	0.4232"	Square	Plug	3	2703A163	00000
		M12 × 1.5 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.5 mm	0.4134"	Square	Plug	3	2703A169	00000


		M12 × 1.75 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.2 mm	0.4015"	Square	Plug	3	2703A77	00000
		M14 × 1.5 mm	1 21/32"			3 19/32"	Metric	—	12.5 mm	0.4921"	Square	Plug	3	2703A164	00000
		M14 × 2 mm	1 21/32"			3 19/32"	Metric	—	12 mm	0.4724"	Square	Plug	3	2703A78	00000
		M16 × 1.5 mm	1 13/16"			3 13/16"	Metric	—	14.5 mm	0.5709"	Square	Plug	3	2703A165	00000
		M16 × 2 mm	1 13/16"			3 13/16"	Metric	—	14 mm	0.5512"	Square	Plug	3	2703A79	00000
		M18 × 2.5 mm	1 13/16"			4 1/32"	Metric	—	15.5 mm	0.6102"	Square	Plug	3	2703A81	00000
		M20 × 2.5 mm	2"			4 15/32"	Metric	—	17.5 mm	0.689"	Square	Plug	3	2703A82	000000
		M24 × 3 mm	2 7/32"			4 29/32"	Metric	—	21 mm	0.8268"	Square	Plug	3	2703A17	000000


		Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

						Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated

						M1.6 × 0.35 mm	5/16"	1 5/8"	Metric	—	1.25 mm	0.0492"	Square	Plug	2	2605A11	00000


						M1.7 × 0.35 mm	23/64"	1 37/64"	Metric	—	3/64"	0.0469"	Square	Plug	2	2529A71	00000
						M2 × 0.4 mm	7/16"	1 3/4"	Metric	—	1.6 mm	0.063"	Square	Plug	2	2605A12	00000
						M2.3 × 0.4 mm	7/16"	1 25/32"	Metric	—	5/64"	0.0781"	Square	Plug	2	2529A72	00000
						M2.5 × 0.45 mm	1/2"	1 13/16"	Metric	—	2.05 mm	0.0807"	Square	Plug	2	2605A13	00000
						M2.6 × 0.45 mm	15/32"	1 31/32"	Metric	—	3/32"	0.0938"	Square	Plug	2	2529A73	00000
				M3 × 0.5 mm		5/8"	1 15/16"	Metric	—	2.5 mm	0.0984"	Square	Plug	2	2605A21	00000
				M3.5 × 0.6 mm	11/16"	2"	Metric	—	2.9 mm	0.1142"	Square	Plug	2	2605A211	00000
				M4 × 0.7 mm	3/4"	2 1/8"	Metric	—	3.3 mm	0.1299"	Square	Plug	2	2605A22	00000
				M5 × 0.5 mm	7/8"	2 3/8"	Metric	—	4.5 mm	0.1772"	Square	Plug	2	2703A136	00000
				M5 × 0.8 mm	7/8"	2 3/8"	Metric	—	4.2 mm	0.1653"	Square	Plug	2	2605A23	00000


				M6 × 0.75 mm	1"	2 1/2"	Metric	—	5.25 mm	0.2067"	Square	Plug	2	2703A13	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	1"	2 1/2"	Metric	—	5 mm	0.1968"	Square	Plug	2	2605A24	00000
				M7 × 1 mm	1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	—	6 mm	0.2362"	Square	Plug	2	2605A242	00000
				M8 × 1 mm	1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	—	7 mm	0.2756"	Square	Plug	2	2703A131	00000
M8 × 1.25 mm				1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	—	6.7 mm	0.2637"	Square	Plug	2	2605A25	00000
M10 × 1 mm	1 1/4"			2 15/16"	Metric	—	9 mm	0.3543"	Square	Plug	3	2703A138	00000
M10 × 1.25 mm	1 1/4"			2 15/16"	Metric	—	8.75 mm	0.3445"	Square	Plug	3	2703A132	00000
M10 × 1.5 mm	1 1/4"			2 15/16"	Metric	—	8.5 mm	0.3346"	Square	Plug	3	2605A26	00000
M12 × 1 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	11 mm	0.4331"	Square	Plug	3	2703A137	00000
M12 × 1.25 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.75 mm	0.4232"	Square	Plug	3	2703A133	00000


M12 × 1.5 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.5 mm	0.4134"	Square	Plug	3	2703A139	00000
M12 × 1.75 mm	1 21/32"			3 3/8"	Metric	—	10.2 mm	0.4015"	Square	Plug	3	2605A27	00000
M14 × 1.5 mm	1 21/32"			3 19/32"	Metric	—	12.5 mm	0.4921"	Square	Plug	3	2703A134	00000
M14 × 2 mm	1 21/32"			3 19/32"	Metric	—	12 mm	0.4724"	Square	Plug	3	2605A28	00000
M16 × 1.5 mm	1 13/16"			3 13/16"	Metric	—	14.5 mm	0.5709"	Square	Plug	3	2703A135	00000
M16 × 2 mm	1 13/16"			3 13/16"	Metric	—	14 mm	0.5512"	Square	Plug	3	2605A29	00000
M18 × 2.5 mm	1 13/16"			4 1/32"	Metric	—	15.5 mm	0.6102"	Square	Plug	3	2605A31	000000
M20 × 2.5 mm	2"			4 15/32"	Metric	—	17.5 mm	0.689"	Square	Plug	3	2605A32	000000
M24 × 3 mm	2 7/32"			4 29/32"	Metric	—	21 mm	0.8268"	Square	Plug	3	2703A14	000000

Chip-Clearing Taps for Steel and Stainless Steel

Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

Made of a high-vanadium alloy, these taps are harder and more wear-resistant than other high-speed steel taps. The flute design prevents buildup to protect the quality of the threads and avoid damage to the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse these taps to extract chips, they also create threads faster.

High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.

Black Oxide—The dark finish increases wear resistance and reduces friction to improve chip flow, so these taps can last 50% longer than uncoated taps.

Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.

Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.

					Drill Bit			Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes
	Thread Size	Thread Lg.	Overall Lg.	Thread Type	Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Shank Type	Chamfer Type	No. of Flutes		Each
High-Speed Steel







				Black Oxide

				M3 × 0.5 mm	19/32"	1 15/16"	Metric	2.5	0.0984"	Square	Plug	2	2671A71	000000


				M3.5 × 0.6 mm	3/8"	2"	Metric	2.9	0.1142"	Square	Plug	2	2671A81	00000
				M4 × 0.7 mm	3/8"	2 1/8"	Metric	3.3	0.1299"	Square	Plug	2	2671A72	00000
				M5 × 0.8 mm	1/2"	2 3/8"	Metric	4.2	0.1653"	Square	Plug	2	2671A73	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	5/8"	2 1/2"	Metric	5	0.1968"	Square	Plug	3	2671A74	00000
				M7 × 1 mm	11/16"	2 23/32"	Metric	6	0.2362"	Square	Plug	3	2671A82	00000
				M8 × 1 mm	11/16"	2 23/32"	Metric	6.9	0.2716"	Square	Plug	3	2671A83	00000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	11/16"	2 23/32"	Metric	6.7	0.2637"	Square	Plug	3	2671A75	00000
				M10 × 1.25 mm	3/4"	2 15/16"	Metric	8.7	0.3425"	Square	Plug	3	2671A84	00000
				M10 × 1.5 mm	3/4"	2 15/16"	Metric	8.5	0.3346"	Square	Plug	3	2671A76	00000
				M12 × 1.25 mm	15/16"	3 3/8"	Metric	10.8	0.4251"	Square	Plug	3	2671A85	00000


				M12 × 1.75 mm	15/16"	3 3/8"	Metric	10.2	0.4015"	Square	Plug	3	2671A77	00000
				M14 × 1.5 mm	1"	3 19/32"	Metric	12.5	0.4921"	Square	Plug	3	2671A86	00000
				M14 × 2 mm	1"	3 19/32"	Metric	12	0.4724"	Square	Plug	3	2671A87	00000
				M16 × 1.5 mm	1 3/32"	3 13/16"	Metric	14.5	0.5709"	Square	Plug	3	2671A88	00000
				M16 × 2 mm	1 3/32"	3 13/16"	Metric	14	0.5512"	Square	Plug	3	2671A89	00000
				M18 × 1.5 mm	1 3/32"	4 1/32"	Metric	16.5	0.6496"	Square	Plug	3	2671A91	00000
				M18 × 2.5 mm	1 7/32"	4 1/32"	Metric	15.5	0.6102"	Square	Plug	3	2671A92	00000
				M20 × 1.5 mm	1 7/32"	4 15/32"	Metric	18.5	0.7283"	Square	Plug	3	2671A11	000000
				M20 × 2.5 mm	1 7/32"	4 15/32"	Metric	17.5	0.689"	Square	Plug	3	2671A12	000000
				M22 × 1.5 mm	1 7/32"	4 11/16"	Metric	20.5	0.8071"	Square	Plug	3	2671A13	000000


				M22 × 2.5 mm	1 7/32"	4 11/16"	Metric	19.5	0.7677"	Square	Plug	3	2671A14	000000
				M24 × 3 mm	1 7/32"	4 29/32"	Metric	21	0.8268"	Square	Plug	3	2671A16	000000
				M30 × 1.5 mm	1 7/32"	5 7/16"	Metric	28.5	1.122"	Square	Plug	4	2671A19	000000
				M30 × 3.5 mm	1 7/32"	5 7/16"	Metric	26.5	1.0433"	Square	Plug	4	2671A21	000000

Chip-Clearing Tap Sets

A range of sizes that remove chips so they don’t ruin the threads or jam the tap. The spiral-point flutes force chips through the hole to prevent buildup and create threads faster than standard taps. Also known as gun taps.

High-Speed Steel

Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Chip-Clearing Tap Sets.

The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.

Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.

Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated—Run at higher speeds and last twice as long as uncoated taps.

								Plug Chamfer
	No. of Pieces	Thread Size	Thread Type	Flute Type	Container Type	Shank Type	Specs. Met		Each
Uncoated



		7	M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12	Metric	Spiral Point	Plastic Case	Square	ISO 529	2847N11	0000000


		Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated



				7	M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12	Metric	Spiral Point	Plastic Case	Square	ISO 529	4737N11	000000

Long-Reach Chip-Clearing Taps

Push out chips while threading holes that are hard to reach or obstructed. These taps are double the length of standard taps to reach inside machines or through assemblies such as pulleys and belts. The flute design prevents buildup to protect the quality of the threads and avoid damage to the tap. Since you don’t need to reverse these taps to extract chips, they also create threads faster.

High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.

Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.

Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.

Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.

					Drill Bit		Shank		Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes
	Thread Size	Thread Lg.	Overall Lg.	Thread Type	Size	Decimal Size Equiv.	Type	Dia.	Chamfer Type	No. of Flutes		Each
High-Speed Steel







				Uncoated

				M3.5 × 0.6 mm	11/16"	6"	Metric	32 Ga.	0.116"	Square	0.141"	Plug	2	2589A41	000000


				M4 × 0.7 mm	3/4"	6"	Metric	3.3 mm	0.1299"	Square	0.168"	Plug	2	2589A42	00000
				M5 × 0.8 mm	7/8"	6"	Metric	4.3 mm	0.1692"	Square	0.194"	Plug	2	2589A43	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	1"	6"	Metric	5.1 mm	0.2007"	Square	0.255"	Plug	2	2589A44	00000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	1 1/8"	6"	Metric	6.9 mm	0.2716"	Square	0.318"	Plug	2	2589A45	00000
				M10 × 1.5 mm	1 1/4"	6"	Metric	R	0.339"	Square	0.381"	Plug	3	2589A46	00000
				M12 × 1.75 mm	1 21/32"	6"	Metric	13/32"	0.4063"	Square	0.367"	Plug	3	2589A47	00000
				M16 × 2 mm	1 13/16"	6"	Metric	14 mm	0.5512"	Square	0.48"	Plug	3	2589A48	00000

Chip-Clearing Tap and Drill Bit Sets for Through Holes

Also known as gun taps, the taps in these sets have spiral-point flutes that push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Because they don't need to be reversed to prevent buildup, they produce threads more efficiently than standard taps and are suitable for production work. Taps have a square shank for compatibility with tap wrenches and tap holders for drill presses and milling machines. With a plug chamfer, they have 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, so they're suitable for start-to-finish tapping. All taps and drill bits are made of high-speed steel for use on most metal and plastic.

	Chamfer Type	Tap Sizes Included	Overall Lg.	Thread Type	No. of Flutes	Pitch Dia. Limit	Drill Bit Sizes Included	Drill Bit Material	Container Type		Each
Gold-Oxide High-Speed Steel Tap



	18	Plug	M2.5 × 0.45 mm M3 × 0.5 mm M3.5 × 0.6 mm M4 × 0.7 mm M5 × 0.8 mm M6 × 1.00 mm M8 × 1.25 mm M10 × 1.5 mm M12 × 1.75 mm	1 13/16" 1 15/16" 2" 2 1/8" 2 3/8" 2 1/2" 2 23/32" 2 15/16" 3 3/8"	Metric	2, 3	D3, D4, D5, D6	2.05 mm 2.5 mm 2.9 mm 3.3 mm 4.2 mm 5 mm 6.7 mm 8.5 mm 10.2 mm	Gold-Oxide High-Speed Steel	Metal Case	27275A11	0000000

Oversized Chip-Clearing Taps

Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

Remove chips as you cut slightly oversized threads that create space for plating or compensate for shrink from heat treating. These taps have a pitch diameter that’s 0.0055" larger than standard taps. The spiral-point flutes force chips through the hole so there’s no buildup to damage the threads or the tap.

High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.

Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.

Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes—Push chips ahead of the tap and out of through holes. Also known as gun taps.

Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type. With a longer taper than a bottoming chamfer, they are easier to turn but won't thread as close the bottom of a hole.

					Drill Bit			Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes
	Thread Size	Thread Lg.	Overall Lg.	Thread Type	Size, mm	Decimal Size Equiv.	Shank Type	Chamfer Type	No. of Flutes		Each
High-Speed Steel







				Uncoated

				M3 × 0.5 mm	11/16"	1 15/16"	Metric	2.5	0.0984"	Square	Plug	2	2612A411	000000


				M3.5 × 0.6 mm	11/16"	2"	Metric	2.9	0.1142"	Square	Plug	2	2612A412	00000
				M4 × 0.7 mm	3/4"	2 1/8"	Metric	3.3	0.1299"	Square	Plug	2	2612A413	00000
				M5 × 0.8 mm	7/8"	2 3/8"	Metric	4.2	0.1653"	Square	Plug	2	2612A414	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	1"	2 1/2"	Metric	5	0.1968"	Square	Plug	2	2612A415	00000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	1 1/8"	2 23/32"	Metric	6.75	0.2657"	Square	Plug	2	2612A416	00000
				M10 × 1.5 mm	1 1/4"	2 15/16"	Metric	8.5	0.3346"	Square	Plug	3	2612A417	00000
				M12 × 1.75 mm	1 21/32"	3 3/8"	Metric	10.25	0.4035"	Square	Plug	3	2612A418	00000