Standard Pipe Tap: 1/8-27, NPT, 5 Flutes, High Speed Steel, Bright/Uncoated MPN:TT93601

The Standard Pipe Tap is a high speed steel tap designed for use on carbon steel materials to create male threads, specifically the National Pipe Taper (NPT) thread configuration in sizes from 1/8-27; it comes with an uncoated and bright finish. This product features five flutes enabling rapid cutting action during tapping without damaging the material, offering high durability for multiple threading processes as well as resharpenability when worn out. Typically used in the plumbing industry or hydraulic systems for threading pipes, valves, and fittings to provide a secure connection; this product's uncoated/bright finish helps to minimize rust formation on internal threads improving their long term serviceability. Standard Pipe Tap is favored among professionals due to its cost effectiveness, ease of use in multiple tap sizes without needing multiple tools or replacement as well as maintaining accurate thread dimensions with fewer tool marks for smoother assemblies.