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    43 Products

    Tap Sets

    These sets include a variety of taps for threading holes so screws, bolts, and rods fit snugly.
    High-Speed Steel—Single Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Taper, Plug, and Bottoming Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Single Tap Thread Size.

    Taper, Plug, and Bottoming

    Chamfer Set

    The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic. These sets include one of each chamfer type: Taper for starting holes and threading through holes; plug for through holes and blind holes; and bottoming for cutting the closest to the bottom of any hole.
    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.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    3M24 × 1.5 mmMetric
    Plastic Case4Square26015A4530000000
    3M24 × 2 mmMetric
    Plastic Case4Square26015A454000000
    3M24 × 3 mmMetric
    Plastic Case4Square8305A546000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    3M24 × 3 mmMetric
    Plastic Case4Square26475A28000000
     
    Carbon Steel—Single Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Taper, Plug, and Bottoming Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Single Tap Thread Size.

    Taper, Plug, and Bottoming

    Chamfer Set

    The economical choice for occasional hand tapping. These work on most metals and plastic but will dull more quickly than other taps. Sets include one each chamfer type: Taper for starting holes and through holes; plug for through holes and blind holes; and bottoming for cutting the closest to the bottom of any hole.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    3M24 × 3 mmMetric
    Plastic Case4Square26015A5450000000
     
    Carbon Steel—Multiple Thread Size Sets
    Image of Product. Plug Chamfer Set. Front orientation. Taps. Tap Sets, Multiple Tap Thread Sizes.

    Plug Chamfer Set

    The economical choice for occasional hand tapping. These work on most metals and plastic but will dull more quickly than other taps. Sets include multiple sizes of plug chamfer taps for through holes and blind holes.
    Plug Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Type
    Container
    Type
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    1135 each of sizes M3 × 0.50 mm, M3 × 0.60 mm, M4 × 0.70 mm, M4 × 0.75 mm, M5 × 0.80 mm;
    M12 × 1.25 mm, M12 × 1.50 mm, and M12 × 1.75 mm,
    1 each of sizes M14 × 1.25 mm, M14 × 1.50 mm; M5 × 0.90 mm, M6 × 1.00 mm, M6.3 × 1.00 mm,
    M7 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm; M9 × 0.75 mm, M9 × 1.00 mm, M9 × 1.25 mm,
    M10 × 1.00 mm, M10 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, M11 × 1.50 mm; M14 × 2.00 mm, M16 × 1.50 mm,
    M16 × 2.00 mm, M18 × 2.50 mm, M20 × 2.50 mm, and M24 × 3.00 mm
    Metric
    Plastic CaseSquare2688A130000000
     

    Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Taps.
    Cut threads into holes so screws, bolts, and rods fit snugly. Our basic taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.
    Carbon Steel—The economical choice for occasional hand tapping. These work on most metals and plastic but will dull more quickly than other taps.
    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.
    Taper Chamfer—Good for both starting holes and threading through holes. These taps have the longest taper to gradually engage with the material, reducing the force needed to turn them. They can't reach the bottom of blind holes, however, so you will likely need to finish with a bottoming-chamfer tap.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type, these thread both through holes and blind holes. The tapered section is shorter than a taper chamfer and longer than bottoming chamfer. As a result, they're easier to turn than bottoming taps but require more force than taper taps.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Number of Flutes—Taps with fewer flutes have more space to capture chips, so you won’t have to clear them as often. However, they can be more difficult to keep straight in the hole.
    Taps Sold as Sets—Include one tap of each chamfer type.
    Taps
    Taps Sold as Sets
    Drill Bit
    Taper Chamfer
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of
    Taps
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24 × 1.5 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    457/64"
    0.8906"Square26015A331000000026015A332000000026015A3330000000326015A4530000000
    M24 × 2 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    422 mm
    0.8661"Square26015A34100000026015A34200000026015A343000000326015A454000000
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    421 mm
    0.8268"Square8305A660000008305A670000008305A6800000038305A546000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    421 mm
    0.8268"Square26475A4900000026475A5900000026475A89000000326475A28000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    421 mm
    0.8268"Square———025995A5410000025995A55600000———0
     

    Tap and Die Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap and Die Sets.
    Use a single set for many sizes of internal and external threads. The taps and dies are for use on most metal and plastic.
    Carbon Steel—Carbon steel taps are for thread repair and occasional tapping.
    Plug Chamfer—Plug-chamfer taps are a versatile choice for most tapping applications. With 3-5 chamfered cutting threads, they require moderate torque and are often used for start-to-finish tapping of through holes and closed-end holes. However, they do not start threads as easily as taper-chamfer taps. When using them to tap closed-end holes, be sure to leave sufficient space at the bottom for chips to accumulate.
    Taper Chamfer—Taper-chamfer taps have 7-10 chamfered threads at the tip for cutting into the workpiece. They require less torque than other chamfer types, making them a good choice for starting threads and tapping through holes. However, a longer taper means that they cannot thread as close to the bottom of closed-end holes.
    Hex—Hex-shaped dies are for thread repair and can be used with conventional wrenches.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Tap Sizes Included
    Tap Chamfer
    Type
    Die
    Shape
    Die Sizes Included
    Wd.
    Container
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    Carbon Steel Taps and Dies
     
    Right-Hand Thread
    25M14 × 1.25 mm, M14 × 1.50 mm, M14 × 2.00 mm, M16 × 1.50 mm, M16 × 2.00 mm, M18 × 1.50 mm, M18 × 2.50 mm, M20 × 2.50 mm, M22 × 1.50 mm, M24 × 2.00 mm, M24 × 3.00 mmPlugHexM14 × 1.25 mm, M14 × 1.50 mm, M14 × 2.00 mm, M16 × 1.50 mm, M16 × 2.00 mm, M18 × 1.50 mm, M18 × 2.50 mm, M20 × 2.50 mm, M22 × 1.50 mm, M24 × 2.00 mm, M24 × 3.00 mm1 7/16", 1 13/16"Plastic CaseDie Wrench (2), Tap Wrench26025A420000000
    651/8"-28, M3 × 0.50 mm, M4 × 0.70 mm, M4 × 0.75 mm, M5 × 0.80 mm, M5 × 0.90 mm, M6 × 1.00 mm, M7 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, M9 × 1.00 mm, M9 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, M11 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.75 mm, M14 × 1.25 mm, M14 × 1.50 mm, M14 × 2.00 mm, M16 × 1.50 mm, M16 × 2.00 mm, M18 × 1.50 mm, M18 × 2.50 mm, M20 × 2.50 mm, M22 × 1.50 mm, M24 × 2.00 mm, M24 × 3.00 mmPlug, TaperHex1/8"-28, M3 × 0.50 mm, M4 × 0.70 mm, M4 × 0.75 mm, M5 × 0.80 mm, M5 × 0.90 mm, M6 × 1.00 mm, M7 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.00 mm, M8 × 1.25 mm, M9 × 1.00 mm, M9 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.50 mm, M11 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.50 mm, M12 × 1.75 mm, M14 × 1.25 mm, M14 × 1.50 mm, M14 × 2.00 mm, M16 × 1.50 mm, M16 × 2.00 mm, M18 × 1.50 mm, M18 × 2.50 mm, M20 × 2.50 mm, M22 × 1.50 mm, M24 × 2.00 mm, M24 × 3.00 mm5/8", 1", 1 3/16", 1 7/16", 1 13/16"Plastic CaseDie Wrench (4), Tap Wrench (4), Thread Gauge2726A68000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Taps

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps, Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes.

    Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes

    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
    Size,
    mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Chamfer
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    21
    0.8268"SquarePlug325705A32000000
     
    Black Oxide
    M24 × 2 mm1.22"4.91"Metric
    22
    0.8661"SquarePlug32523A89000000
     
    Titanium Nitride (TiN) Coated
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    21
    0.8268"SquarePlug32703A17000000
     
    Titanium Carbon Nitride (TiCN) Coated
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    21
    0.8268"SquarePlug32703A14000000
     

    Tap Extractor Sets for Screw Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap Extractors. Tap Extractor Sets for Screw Thread Taps.
    To extract taps of different sizes, these sets include multiple extractors. Fingers on the extractor grip the flutes on a broken tap. Use with a tap wrench to remove taps with straight flutes from the workpiece.
    No. of
    Pieces
    For Three-Flute Tap Size
    For Four-Flute Tap Size
    Material
    Container
    Type
    For Number
    of Tap Flutes
    Each
    11No. 5, No. 6, 1/8", M3, M3.5
    No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", M4, M4.5, M5, M5.5, M6, M6.3, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16, M18, M19, M20, M22, M24, M25SteelPlastic Case3, 42561A4240000000
    15No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, 1/8", M3, M3.5
    No. 8, No. 10, No. 12, No. 14, 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 15/32", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1", M2, M4, M4.5, M5, M5.5, M6, M6.3, M7, M8, M9, M10, M11, M12, M12.5, M14, M16, M18, M19, M20, M22, M24, M25SteelPlastic Case3, 42561A426000000

    Trapezoidal Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Trapezoidal Thread Taps.
    The metric version of Acme thread taps. These cut the broad threads found on lead screw nuts, linear actuators, vises, and other moving components. They have two sets of chamfered threads: the first for cutting a rough profile and the second for finishing it. They’re only for through holes since the two different chamfers can damage the workpiece if you reverse the tap. Once done threading, release the tap from the holder and remove it from the other side of the hole. Also known as tandem taps.
    High-Speed Steel—These taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp.
    Drill Bit
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size,
    mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24 × 5 mm5.31"10 1/4"Metric Trapezoidal
    419
    0.748"Square3200N180000000
     

    Left-Hand Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Left-Hand Thread Taps.
    Create left-hand threads that prevent counter-clockwise rotating parts, such as flywheels and propellers, from loosening and spinning off. These taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    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.
    Taper Chamfer—Good for both starting holes and threading through holes. These taps have the longest taper to gradually engage with the material, reducing the force needed to turn them. They can't reach the bottom of blind holes, however, so you will likely need to finish with a bottoming-chamfer tap.
    Plug Chamfer—Our go-to chamfer type, these thread both through holes and blind holes. The tapered section is shorter than a taper chamfer and longer than bottoming chamfer. As a result, they're easier to turn than bottoming taps but require more force than taper taps.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Taps Sold as Sets—Include one tap of each chamfer type.
    Taps
    Taps Sold as Sets
    Drill Bit
    Taper Chamfer
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size,
    mm
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    Each
    No. of
    Taps
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24 × 2 mm2 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    422
    0.8661"Square———026565A924000000026565A9250000000———0
    M24 × 3 mm2 7/32"4 15/16"Metric
    421
    0.8268"Square26565A2500000026565A450000026565A6500000326565A850000000
     

    Chip-Clearing Taps for Steel and Stainless Steel

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Taps. Chip-Clearing Taps for Steel and Stainless Steel, Spiral-Point Flute for Through Holes.

    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
    M24 × 3 mm1 7/32"4 29/32"Metric
    21
    0.8268"SquarePlug32671A160000000
     

    2-in-1 Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. 2-in-1 Taps.
    Image of Attribute. End View. Side1 orientation.

    End View

    Start threading a hole with one end of these taps and finish it with the other. The taper-chamfer end gradually engages with the material, reducing the force needed to turn the tool. Flip to the bottoming-chamfer end, which has a shorter tapered section, to thread all the way to bottom of holes. No special holder needed—turn these taps with an open-end wrench, or drive from either end using an L-key or ratchet wrench. Taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic.
    Drill Bit
    Taper Chamfer,
    Bottoming Chamfer
    Thread Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Thread
    Type
    For Wrench
    Size, mm
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    For Hex Drive
    Size, mm
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24 × 1.5 mm1 1/16"3 35/64"Metric
    19457/64"
    0.8957"82910N220000000
    M24 × 3 mm1 1/16"3 35/64"Metric
    15453/64"
    0.8268"82910N15000000
     

    Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Installation Tool and Through-Hole Tap. Front orientation. Threaded Inserts. Helical Threaded Inserts with Installation Tools, Pronged, Installation Tool, Through-Hole Tap.

    Installation Tool and

    Through-Hole Tap

    Quickly restore stripped threads—these inserts come with through-hole taps and installation tools. The tough coils on these inserts expand once installed to anchor in a tapped hole.
    Pronged—The prong attaches to an installation tool for precise control as you drive inserts in. Remove the prong with a punch or break-off tool before inserting a screw.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these inserts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Thread
    Size
    Installed
    Lg., mm
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Max.
    Hole Dia.
    No. of Inserts
    Included
    Includes
    Each
    Pronged
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M24 x 3 mm3631/32"
    0.969"5Installation Tool
    Through-Hole Tap
    91732A9690000000
     

    Left-Hand Thread Tap Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Left-Hand Thread Tap Sets.
    Three chamfer types in one set create a snug fit with left-hand fasteners that secure counter-clockwise rotating parts. Left-hand threads keep components such as flywheels and propellers from loosening and spinning off. These taps have straight flutes that are good for most jobs.
    High-Speed Steel—Single Thread Size Sets
    The most versatile taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp. They’re good for most metals and plastic. These sets include one of each chamfer type: Taper for starting holes and threading through holes; plug for through holes and blind holes; and bottoming for cutting the closest to the bottom of any hole.
    Uncoated—The economical choice, these won't last as long as coated taps.
    Taper Chamfer, Plug
    Chamfer, Bottoming Chamfer
    No. of
    Pieces
    Thread
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Uncoated
    3M24 × 3 mmMetric
    4Square26565A850000000
     

    Tap Extractors for Screw Thread Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tap Extractors. Tap Extractors for Screw Thread Taps.
    Fingers on the extractor grip the flutes on a broken tap. Use with a tap wrench to remove taps with straight flutes from the workpiece without damaging the surrounding threads.
    Tap Extractors
    Replacement Tap Extractor Fingers
    For Tap
    Size
    Material
    Square Shank
    Size
    Choose a Number
    of Tap Flutes
    Each
    Choose a Number
    of Tap Flutes
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1", M24, M25
    Steel0.6"3, 42561A5410000003, 412561A56500000

    Helical Insert Taps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Taps. Helical Insert Taps.
    Match the size of helical inserts so they fit tightly when installed in the hole.
    High-Speed Steel—These taps resist heat and wear to stay sharp.
    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.
    Bottoming Chamfer—Cut all the way to the bottom of blind holes with taps that have the shortest taper. Since these require the most force to turn, they’re often used to finish holes started by taper- or plug-chamfer taps.
    Drill Bit
    Plug Chamfer
    Bottoming
    Chamfer
    For Insert
    Size
    Thread
    Lg.
    Overall
    Lg.
    For Insert
    Thread Type
    No. of
    Flutes
    Size
    Decimal Size
    Equiv.
    Shank
    Type
    Each
    Each
    High-Speed Steel
     
    Uncoated
    M24
    1 1/2"4"Metric
    431/32"
    0.9688"Square92450A325000000091709A3400000000
     
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