8312 Metric Tap, 3mm X 0.50, Carbon Steel, Plug Tap
Description
The Irwin 8312 is a 3mm x 0.50 metric plug tap made of durable carbon steel, designed for hand threading work in a variety of materials. This tap is ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading applications where high accuracy and tolerance thread specifications are not critical. Use it to restore stripped threads, recover lost functionality, and complete threading jobs efficiently in automotive repair, equipment maintenance, and general metalworking.
The tap features straight flutes that are ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. Its plug tap design makes it suitable for hand threading in a variety of materials. The carbon steel construction resists wear and deformation, delivering reliable performance across multiple applications.
Features and Benefits
- Straight Flute Design: Ground flutes provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading work.
- Class 2B Thread Specifications: Delivers precision threads suitable for routine maintenance and repair applications.
- Carbon Steel Construction: High-carbon steel (HCS) material resists wear and deformation during use.
- Hand Threading Work: Designed for hand threading in a variety of materials.
- Rethreading Capability: Restores functionality to stripped or damaged threads without high-accuracy requirements.
Specifications
- Brand: Irwin
- Model: 8312
- Size: 3mm x 0.50 pitch
- Type: Metric plug tap
- Flutes: 3-flute, straight flute
- Material: Carbon steel (HCS)
- Thread Class: 2B
How to Use
- Drill Bit Size: Use a 2.5mm drill bit (or #39 drill bit) to prepare the hole before tapping.