High Speed Steel Bright Fractional Pipe Taps Taper Pipe (NPT)
The nominal size of a Taper Pipe Tap (NPT) is that of the pipe fitting to be tapped, not the actual size of the tap.
Features:
Geoemetry is ideal for through or blind holes
Made from general purpose HSS
Bright finish for added lubricity
Square shank for use with standard sized tap wrenches
Applications:
Used to produce a tight sealing thread
Used mainly on threaded pipe and pipe fittings
Used mainly to cut new threads
