Standard Pipe Tap: 3/8-18, NPTF, 5 Flutes, High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:MT4036024

Starrett's 3/8-18 NPTF standard pipe tap is a high-speed steel tool that enables users to create precise female threads onto male threaded connections of brass, cast iron or plastic pipes quickly and efficiently. This versatile item comes with 5 flutes for faster cutting while its NPTF design ensures compatibility in several applications within industries such as HVAC, automotive or construction, where the use of metal threads is required. Additionally, this tap's bright/uncoated finish improves durability while allowing easy identification of thread pitch by professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike, making it an essential component for pipe installation tasks.