Threading Tap Sets
Threading taps are a tool used to create screw threads (tapping) into a pre-drilled hole, to create a clean fitting for bolts in metals and plastics. Used in engineering and manufacturing, threading taps work like a drill but due to the unique shape of a tap, when screwed into a piece of material, screw threads are created. Threading taps must be used in a predrilled hole and cannot be used for drilling entire holes.The difference between taps and dies is that taps are used to create or repair threads in holes which is ideal for nuts. Dies are used to cut threads on materials such as steel rods to allow a fitting to be screwed on and attached (threading). The tap is designed for internal thread cutting, so this would be used on the fastener hole or a nut, whereas a die is used for the external thread, like on a bolt. In other words, tapping uses the tap part of the set and creates internal threads and threading is the process used by the die to cut external threads.Threading Taps are available in HSS (high-speed steel) and carbide and can be used by hand or machine. Our range of threading taps offers the best tool for every machining method or process to meet all your requirements. Threading taps can be used with a tap wrench or power tool and are available in various sizes to accommodate a range of applications.Taps can be used by machinists in different ways for different applications:Taper taps or starter taps, are used to initially start a new thread with the first 7-10 threads having a flatter profile than those further up the shaft.Plug taps are similar to taper taps but only have 3-5 starting rows ground down leaving more shaft to create a thread.Bottom taps are square in profile with no ground down threads and are used after a taper or plug tap has been used. Their full length cutting shape allow for threads to be cut at the very bottom of a hole for maximum thread length.Spiral flute taps – for blind hole applicationsSpiral point taps – push chips forward, ideal for through-hole applicationsStraight flute taps – most commonly, designed for short chipping materialsForming taps – compresses to produce a thread rather than cuttingTaps come in both Metric and Imperial dimensions and can have different shank types. Threading taps are used in conjunction with a tap wrench so always consider the maximum side tap your wrench can hold when purchasing.
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Dormer HSS M4 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 53 mm Length
VND481,902.08 -
RS PRO HSS 3/8-16 Spiral Point Threading Tap, 80 mm Length
VND485,930.72 -
RS PRO HSS M4 Spiral Flute, Second Threading Tap
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EXACT HSS M12 Straight Flute Thread Tap, 51 mm Length
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EXACT HSS M3 Spiral Flute Threading Tap, 36 mm Length
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RS PRO HSS 1/4-20 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 56 mm Length
VND495,330.88 -
Dormer HSS M3 Straight Flute, Taper Threading Tap, 48 mm Length
VND497,249.28 -
RS PRO HSS M2 Straight Flute Tap Tap Set
VND498,592.16 -
RS PRO HSS M8 Spiral Point Threading Tap, 72 mm Length
VND499,551.36 -
Dormer HSS M3.5 Straight Flute, Taper Threading Tap, 50 mm Length
VND500,510.56 -
RS PRO HSS M5 Second, Straight Flute Threading Tap, 60 mm Length
VND506,841.28 -
RS PRO HSS #2-56 Spiral Point Threading Tap, 44.5 mm Length
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RS PRO HSS M6 Second, Straight Flute Threading Tap, 67 mm Length
VND521,612.96 -
Dormer HSS M6 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 66 mm Length
VND523,723.20 -
EXACT HSS 1/4 in UNF Hand Tap Tap Set
VND527,560.00 -
Dormer HSS-E M4 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 63 mm Length
VND530,053.92 -
Dormer HSS-E M2 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 45 mm Length
VND534,082.56 -
Dormer HSS-E M2.5 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 50 mm Length
VND535,041.76 -
Dormer HSS M4 Straight Flute, Taper Threading Tap, 53 mm Length
VND535,425.44 -
Dormer HSS M8 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 72 mm Length
VND537,919.36 -
RS PRO HSS M3.5 Straight Flute Tap Tap Set
VND540,221.44 -
Dormer HSS M6 Straight Flute, Plug Threading Tap, 66 mm Length
VND541,756.16 -
RS PRO HSS 1/4-28 Straight Flute Threading Tap, 56 mm Length
VND542,907.20 -
RS PRO HSS M16 Straight Flute, Second Threading Tap
VND553,842.08
