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Tap, 5-40 Thread, Plug StyleMade in United States

Tap, 5-40 Thread, Plug Style
  • #5-40 Thread Hand Tap
  • Plug style (3-5 chamfered threads)
  • High speed steel (HSS)
  • Utilize in through or blind hole tapping
  • Made in USA
Part Number: 2837
Weight: 0.02 lb

Price: $7.95

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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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Specifications
Tap Type Hand Tap
Thread Size #5-40
Thread Limit H2
Number of Flutes 3
Chamfer Plug
Material High Speed Steel
Thread Direction Right Hand
Thread Standard Unified National Coarse

Compatibility

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