E710, Plug Tap, 3/8in. - 18 NPT, Straight Flute, High Speed Steel, Bright

Series E710 NPT high speed steel, straight flute, plug tap.

Features and Benefits
• High speed steel
• Bright Finish
• Straight flute
• National Pipe Taper thread
• Normal class of fit for pipe thread
• 1.5×D Usable Tool Depth to Diameter Ratio
• Right hand thread direction
• Tap chamfer Semi-bottoming

Typical Applications
• Through or blind hole applications
• Medium hook for multi-material tapping
• Pipe fittings and couplings
• Ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Free machining
• Plain carbon steel
• Copper or copper alloys

Standards
ANSI B94.9 - Tap Standard

Notes
• NPT threads require the use of a 'sealant' such as teflon tape or pipe compound to ensure a tight joint