Cleveland, Plug Chamfer General Purpose Hand Tap (Left Hand), Bright, HSS, 5/16-18 NC LH HS G H3 4FL

The Cleveland, Plug Chamfer General Purpose Hand Tap (Left Hand), Bright, HSS, 5/16-18 NC LH HS G H3 4FL (Item #C60760) is expertly crafted for precision threading across a wide range of applications. This hand tap is designed with a tool size of 5/16"-18 UNC and a diameter of 0.3125 inches, ensuring accurate and consistent thread creation. The overall length of 2.7200 inches (69.09mm) and thread length of 1.1300 inches (28.70mm) allow for efficient and deep thread cutting.

Manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS), the tap offers superior strength, durability, and performance when cutting through various materials. It features a straight flute design with four flutes, optimizing chip removal in both through-hole and blind-hole applications. The left-hand construction includes a straight shank with a square end, measuring 0.3180 inches (8.08mm) in size and 0.3750 inches (9.52mm) in length, designed for easy compatibility with standard tap wrenches.

The plug chamfer ensures smooth thread engagement and reduces starting effort, while the bright surface condition enhances cutting performance and tool longevity. With a thread tolerance of 2B and a tap limit of H3, this tap ensures a high level of precision in thread fitting. The left-hand cut and straight flute design make it suitable for specific threading applications in maintenance, production, or custom fabrication.

Whether for threading cast iron, stainless steel, non-ferrous materials like aluminum, or steel, this general-purpose hand tap is an indispensable tool for creating high-quality threads.

MFR C60760