Tap, 1/4"-28 Thread, Plug Style
- 1/4"-28 Thread Hand Tap
- Plug style (3-5 chamfered threads), 4 flutes
- High speed steel (HSS)
- Utilize in through or blind hole tapping
- Hardness rating of 58 to 60 RC
Hand taps are the most commonly used general purpose tap. They are recommended for tapping free machining steels, stainless steels, aluminum, zinc, and ductile materials.
Plug taps have 3-5 chamfered threads and are utilized in either through or blind hole tapping.
The High Speed Steel (HSS) construction gives good wear-resistance.
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Tap Type | Hand Tap |
Thread Size | 1/4"-28 |
Thread Limit | H3 |
Number of Flutes | 4 |
Chamfer | Plug |
Material | High Speed Steel |
Thread Direction | Right Hand |
Hardness Rating | 58 to 60 RC |