The Irwin 8012 machine screw tap is a straight-flute hand threading tool designed for routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading applications. This 4-40 National Coarse tap is ideal for situations where high accuracy and precision thread tolerance are not critical, making it a reliable choice for general-purpose threading in a variety of materials.
Perfect for rethreading damaged or stripped screw holes during repair projects, this tap produces a Class 2B thread suitable for everyday fastening needs. The high carbon steel construction delivers durability and long-lasting performance in tough jobs, while the straight flute design ensures efficient chip removal during hand threading.
Features and Benefits
- Straight Flute Design: The straight flutes are ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading.
- High Carbon Steel Body: HCS material resists wear and provides reliable performance across routine repair and maintenance jobs.
- 3-Flute Plug Tap: Three-flute configuration optimized for hand threading in a variety of materials.
- Class 2B Thread: Produces threads suited for general applications where high accuracy and tolerance requirements are not stringent.
- Versatile Material Compatibility: Works effectively in a wide range of materials for diverse fastening applications.
- Efficient Chip Removal: Accelerated chip removal thanks to the straight flute geometry allows faster, cleaner threading work.
Specifications
- Brand: Irwin
- Model: 8012
- Size: 4 x 40 National Coarse (NC)
- Type: Plug tap
- Flutes: 3-flute, straight
- Material: High carbon steel (HCS)
- Thread Class: 2B
- Recommended Drill Bit: 43 or 5/64 in.
