8340 Metric Tap, 10mm X 1.50, HCS Plug Tap
Description
The Irwin 8340 is a 10mm × 1.50 metric plug tap designed for hand threading work in a wide variety of materials. This straight-flute tap is ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading applications where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. Engineers and technicians rely on this metric size for consistent thread results when precision feel and control matter most.
The straight flutes are ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. This tap produces a Class 2B thread and is used in applications such as routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical.
Features and Benefits
- Metric 10mm × 1.50 Size: Engineers rely on the 10mm × 1.50 metric size for consistent thread results.
- High Carbon Steel (HCS) Construction: Durable material designed for hand threading work.
- 4-Flute Straight Flute Design: Straight flutes are ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading.
- Plug Tap Style: Suitable for hand-operated threading in a range of materials.
- Class 2B Thread: Produces a Class 2B thread.
- Hand Threading Friendly: Perfect for hand-operated threading when precision and feel matter.
Specifications
- Brand: Irwin
- Model: 8340
- Size: 10mm × 1.50 metric
- Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)
- Thread Type: Plug Tap, 4-Flute
- Thread Class: 2B
- Recommended Drill Bit: 8.5mm or Letter R
How to Use
Use the Irwin 8340 for routine maintenance, repair work, and rethreading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. Use a drill bit of 8.5mm or Letter R to prepare the hole before tapping.