Cleveland C64040 Pipe Tap 3/8"-18 NPT Semi-Bottoming 4 Flutes

Cleveland C64040 Pipe Tap 3/8"-18 NPT

This Cleveland pipe tap creates internal NPT threads in pipe and conduit fittings. It features a 3/8"-18 thread size and four flutes for efficient chip evacuation. The high-speed steel construction provides durability for general-purpose threading tasks. The semi-bottoming chamfer allows threading close to the bottom of blind holes.

Suited for maintenance

Machinists and plumbers cutting standard taper pipe threads will find this tool matches the 3/8"-18 specification. The bright, uncoated finish suits standard steel and iron materials. Shops needing coated taps for stainless steel or high-temperature alloys should consider other options. Users requiring bottoming taps for full-depth blind holes need a different chamfer style.

Bright uncoated finish and four-flute design

The uncoated high-speed steel surface works well in typical ferrous materials without the cost of specialised coatings. Four flutes balance chip clearance with thread finish quality on the 3/8"-18 pitch. The semi-bottoming lead reduces the torque needed to start the thread compared to a bottoming tap. No additional accessories or lubricants are included with the tap.