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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 1420CT2 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread size does the Metallics 1420CT2 hand tap cut?
The 1420CT2 is a 1/4-20 tap, so it cuts a 1/4 inch coarse thread at 20 threads per inch, the standard UNC pitch for that diameter. It is a high speed steel hand tap with a spiral point, sold five taps to a pouch.
2) Will the 1420CT2 tap match 1/4-20 threaded rod and hardware used in electrical hanging?
Yes. It cuts 1/4-20 UNC, the same thread as standard 1/4 inch threaded rod, strut nuts, machine screws and beam clamps used on conduit and fixture supports, so holes you tap with it will take that hardware directly.
3) How many taps come in a pack of Metallics 1420CT2?
Five taps per pouch. That is the only pack configuration for the 1420CT2, so a single order line gives an electrician five 1/4-20 spiral point taps for the truck or the shop bench.
4) Is a spiral point tap like the 1420CT2 right for through holes or blind holes?
Spiral point (gun) taps push chips forward ahead of the tap, which suits through holes and thin material such as strut, channel, enclosure walls and sheet steel. In a deep blind hole the chips have nowhere to go, so a spiral flute or straight flute hand tap is the better choice there. The 1420CT2 is the spiral point version in 1/4-20.
5) What drill size do I need before tapping 1/4-20 with this tap?
A #7 drill (0.201 inch) is the standard tap drill for 1/4-20 and gives roughly 75 percent thread engagement. The 1420CT2 cuts that thread; the drill bit is a separate purchase.
6) Is the Metallics 1420CT2 made of high speed steel or carbon steel?
High speed steel. HSS holds its edge longer than carbon steel and tolerates the heat of power tapping, which is why it is the usual choice for repeat work in steel enclosures and structural members.
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Does the Metallics 1420CT2 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics 1420CT2 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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