1/16-27 Pipe Thread Tap
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
Metallics 11627PCT – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size does the Metallics 11627PCT pipe thread tap cut?
The 11627PCT cuts a 1/16-27 pipe thread: 1/16 inch nominal pipe size at 27 threads per inch, which is the standard NPT pitch for that size. It is the tap you reach for when you need to cut or chase threads for 1/16 inch pipe fittings rather than a straight machine thread.
2) Is a 1/16-27 pipe thread tap the same as a 1/16 inch machine screw tap?
No, and they are not interchangeable. The Metallics 11627PCT is a pipe thread tap, so it cuts the tapered NPT form used for pipe and fitting connections. A machine screw tap cuts a straight thread of constant diameter. If the part you are threading takes a pipe nipple or a pipe-thread fitting, the 1/16-27 pipe tap is the right tool; if it takes a bolt or screw, it is not.
3) Can I use the Metallics 11627PCT tap to clean up damaged threads in a fixture hub or electrical fitting?
Yes. A 1/16-27 pipe thread tap chases and re-cuts existing 1/16-27 threads as well as cutting new ones, so it works for cleaning up a buggered hub or fitting boss before you reassemble. Back it out often and clear the chips, and go easy on thin castings so you do not oversize the taper.
4) Do I need a tap wrench or anything else to use the 11627PCT pipe tap?
The 11627PCT is supplied as the tap itself, so you will need a tap wrench or T-handle sized to drive it, plus cutting oil. You also need the correct tap drill hole in the part before threading; a 1/16-27 pipe thread will not start in an undersized or oversized bore.
5) What is the Metallics part number for the 1/16-27 pipe thread tap?
Order it as Metallics 11627PCT. That part number covers the 1/16-27 pipe thread tap, and the number itself reads out the size: 1/16, 27 threads per inch, PCT for pipe cutting tap.
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