1/2" Carbon Steel NPT Pipe Tap, Hex Die and 23/32" HSS Drill Bit Kit

NPT Pipe Tap and Drill Bit Kit. About the Tap: Also called pipe taps, carbon steel NPT pipe taps are designed to clean and or re-thread damaged or jammed pipe threads. They are appropriate for threading a wide variety of materials both ferrous and nonferrous. The nominal size of a Pipe Tap is that of the pipe fitting to be tapped, not the actual size of the tap. The thread tapers 3/4 of an inch per foot. All Pipe Taps furnished with a 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 thread chamfer NPT threads require the use of a sealer like teflon tape or pipe compound. About the Drill Bit: A dependable, general purpose high speed steel drill bit ideal for production, maintenance or portable drilling jobs. They are for use in a wide range of materials such as aluminum, brass, copper, metal, plastic and wood. They are surface treated with abrasion-resistant black oxide and made of high speed steel with a 118° conventional point. These drill bits have a 1/2" reduce shank. Carbon steel hex dies are for re-threading or cleaning bruised or rusty threads. They are the most cost effective rethreading tool available. No special holder is required for this type of die, any wrench large enough will suffice. Ideal for maintenance in the shop or field.