8031 #10-32 Machine Screw Tap, HCS, Plug Tap

The Irwin Hanson 8031 is a #10-32 National Fine Thread machine screw tap made from high carbon steel (HCS). This plug tap is designed for hand threading work across a variety of materials, making it an essential tool for maintenance technicians, repair professionals, and anyone performing rethreading tasks. Whether you're working on routine maintenance, repair jobs, or rethreading applications where standard accuracy is sufficient, this tap delivers dependable performance.

Machine screw taps like this one are used to cut internal threads into pre-drilled holes, allowing you to create female threaded connections for machine screws. The straight flute design provides rapid chip removal for efficient threading. This tap produces Class 2B threads, which provide consistent, reliable results suitable for general-purpose fastening and assembly work.

Features and Benefits

• Straight Flute Design: Ground flutes provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading across a variety of materials.
• Class 2B Thread Output: Produces consistent, standardized threads that fit properly with #10-32 machine screws in routine applications.
• High Carbon Steel Construction: HCS material resists wear and handles frequent tapping operations, making it reliable for professional and maintenance work.
• Hand Threading: Designed for hand threading work, allowing you to work across different materials and applications.
• Suitable for Routine Work: Ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading where high accuracy and tight tolerances are not critical.

Specifications

• Brand: Irwin
• Model: 8031
• Thread Size: #10-32 National Fine (NF)
• Tap Style: Plug Tap
• Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)
• Flute Count: 4-Flute
• Thread Class: 2B

How to Use

Use a drill bit #21 or 5/32 inch to prepare the hole for tapping before inserting this tap.