8334 Metric Tap, Carbon Steel, 8mm X 1.25
Description
The Irwin 8334 Metric Tap is a high-carbon steel hand tap designed for threading work in a variety of materials. It produces a Class 2B thread and is ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading applications where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. The straight flutes are precision-ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading performance.
This metric tap is well-suited for general-purpose hand threading tasks. The ergonomic design supports comfortable hand operation, and the metric dimensions of 8 mm × 1.25 ensure compatibility with common hardware and fastening standards.
Features and Benefits
- Straight Flute Design: Ground flutes provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading.
- High-Carbon Steel Construction: Durable HCS material delivers reliable performance in routine maintenance, repair, and rethreading work.
- Class 2B Thread Output: Produces standard Class 2B threads suitable for general-purpose fastening applications.
- Hand Threading Capability: Ergonomic design supports comfortable hand operation in a variety of materials.
- Metric Compatibility: 8 mm × 1.25 metric thread size aligns with common hardware and fastening standards.
- 4-Flute Configuration: Optimized design for hand threading applications.
Specifications
- Brand: Irwin
- Model: 8334
- Thread Size: 8 mm × 1.25 metric
- Material: High-carbon steel (HCS)
- Flute Type: Straight flutes
- Flute Count: 4
- Thread Class: 2B
- Recommended Drill Bit: 17/64 inch