3/8" NPT HSS Hand Tap

DESCRIPTION:

MaxTool 3/8"-18 NPT Tap is a precision-engineered National Pipe Taper Tap designed for cutting clean, accurate tapered pipe threads in a variety of materials. With 18 threads per inch (TPI), this tap is ideal for creating standard NPT threads used in plumbing fittings, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic connections. Crafted from quality High Speed Steel M2, it delivers exceptional hardness, heat resistance, and outstanding durability, ensuring long-lasting consistent and reliable performance across demanding applications, making it well-suited for both professional production and maintenance environments. 

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION:

• Quality HSS M2 and premium treatment HRC63-66 guarantee to resist abrasion and long tool life
• Fully ground threads and flutes make taps sharp, fast tapping and have outstanding center accuracy
• The good surface Treatment and four flutes design ensure smooth and easy chip ejection
• Ideal for cutting internal threads in pipe fittings and whenever an extremely tight fit is required
• Nominal size is that of the pipe fitting being tapped; Available in National Pipe Taper (NPT)