Spiral Flute Tap: 1/4-18 NPT, 4 Flutes, Semi-Bottoming, NORMAL Class of Fit, High Speed Steel, FeN Coated MPN:8248263

Spiral Flute Tap is a precision thread cutting tool for creating national pipe threads (NPT) designed to suit professionals in various industries such as oil or gas piping installation or construction requiring accurate sealing fitting. Made from high-speed steel providing strength and robustness with an added FeN coating for heat or anti-friction resistance, its spiral design boasts 4 flutes enhancing chip removal, reducing friction load time rendering swift completion minimizing maintenance downtime. Its semi-bottoming feature ensures uniform thread dimensions preventing reaming, and it comes with a normal class of fit providing compatibility when tapping existing threads while avoiding stretching or misalignment issues on critical operations. This precision instrument ensures impeccable results reducing errors in production boosting overall productivity efficiency saving time on rework tasks and expenditures, making it an indispensable tool within industries that demand precision.