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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Pouch
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Tools
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Tap Tools & Deburrers
- Product Type:
- Hand Tap
Metallics 1032CTHS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size does the Metallics 1032CTHS hand tap cut?
The 1032CTHS cuts a 10-32 thread, the standard machine screw size used for electrical box and enclosure screws, ground screws, and strut fittings. It is a high speed steel hand tap, so it is turned with a tap wrench rather than driven in a drill.
2) What drill size do I need before tapping 10-32 with this tap?
A #21 drill (0.159 inch) is the standard tap drill for a 10-32 thread, giving roughly 75 percent thread engagement. Drill the hole first, then run the 1032CTHS through with a tap wrench, backing off periodically to clear chips.
3) How many taps come in a pack of Metallics 1032CTHS?
Five taps per pack, supplied in a pouch. That quantity suits an electrician who breaks small-diameter taps on sheet steel and wants spares on the truck rather than buying one at a time.
4) Can I use the 1032CTHS tap on steel enclosures and strut, or is it only for softer metal?
It is made for steel. The 1032CTHS is a high speed steel tap listed for C-steel work, so tapping 10-32 threads in steel boxes, panels, channel, and strut is what it is intended for. High speed steel will also cut aluminum and brass without trouble.
5) Will the 1032CTHS work for chasing damaged 10-32 ground screw holes in an existing panel?
Yes, that is a common use. Because it is a hand tap, you can feel the existing threads and clean them up rather than cutting a fresh hole, which is what you want when a ground screw has been cross-threaded in a box or enclosure. Same 10-32 size as the original screw, so the repaired hole takes the standard screw back.
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Does the Metallics 1032CTHS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics 1032CTHS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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