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Cleveland straight flute hand tap M16x1.5 bright finish

Cleveland

Cleveland C54799 Straight Flute Hand Tap M16x1.5

SKU CH-S45Y-AWSYK

A straight-flute hand tap cuts M16×1.5 metric threads in through-holes using high-speed steel

  • Product typeTaps
  • Metric M16×1.5 thread for precise component fit
  • Straight flute design clears chips in hand-tapping tasks
  • High-speed steel construction resists wear during repeated use
  • 04 mm thread length suits deep-hole applications
  • Bright uncoated finish allows easy inspection of cutting edges

Cleveland M16x1.5 Straight Flute Tap

The Cleveland C54799 is a straight-flute hand tap designed to cut M16 threads with a 1.5 mm pitch. It is made from high-speed steel with a bright uncoated finish and a right-hand thread direction. The overall length measures 96.84 mm and the thread length is 46.04 mm. It conforms to a 6H class of fit with a D6 thread limit.

Suited for manual thread repair

Machinists and maintenance technicians cutting new threads or chasing damaged ones in steel or similar materials will find this tap appropriate. The bottoming chamfer requires a drilled hole deep enough for the 46.04 mm thread length. Buyers who need a taper or plug chamfer for easier starting in blind holes should look at a different tap style.

Requires a 14.50 mm drill and a suitable tap wrench

A 75 percent thread engagement calls for a 14.50 mm drill size before tapping. The square shank fits standard hand tap wrenches for manual operation. High-speed steel construction allows resharpening when the cutting edges dull. No lubrication system is integrated so cutting fluid must be supplied separately during use.

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Price $37.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 5,493 comparable items (median $27.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCLEVELAND
Product typeTaps

Questions about this item

What size drill bit do I need before tapping an M16x1.5 hole with this C54799 tap?

Use a 14.50 mm drill bit to produce the 75 percent thread depth this tap requires.

Will this M16x1.5 tap fit the same handles or holders I use for other metric hand taps?

Yes, it is a standard right-hand metric hand tap with a 96.84 mm overall length and 46.04 mm thread length, so it fits common tap wrenches.

How can I verify the threads I cut match the 6H class of fit this tap is made for?

Check the finished threads with an M16x1.5 6H go/no-go gauge; the go gauge should enter fully and the no-go gauge should not.

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