Balax 11303-000 Thread Forming Tap 6-32 Unc Plug Hss

Product Description

The BALAX 11303-000 is a thread forming tap designed for through-hole threading in 6-32 UNC applications. Unlike cutting taps, thread forming taps cold-form the thread profile by displacing material rather than cutting it, producing stronger threads with no chips to clear. This tap is manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish. It features a plug chamfer with 4 chamfered threads for easy starting, an H3 thread limit for close tolerance control, and a 3B class of fit. Overall length is 2 inches with a thread length of 0.45 inches. It is suited for use by machinists, maintenance technicians, and electricians threading soft to medium-hardness materials in production or field repair settings.

The BALAX 11303-000 is intended for through-hole threading operations in materials compatible with cold-form tapping, including low-carbon steel, aluminum, brass, and similar ductile metals. The plug chamfer style makes it appropriate for through-holes where the tap can pass fully through the workpiece. The BXP series designation indicates this is a standard BALAX thread forming design. Typical applications include threaded fastener holes in electrical enclosures, light structural components, and general mechanical assemblies requiring a 6-32 UNC thread.

Key Features

• Thread forming design displaces material to produce chip-free, stronger threads
• 6-32 UNC thread size with 3B class of fit and H3 thread limit
• Plug chamfer with 4 chamfered threads for standard through-hole entry
• High-speed steel construction for durability across a range of ductile workpiece materials
• Right-hand thread direction, 2 inches overall length
• Single oil groove aids lubrication during the forming operation

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement or production tap for through-hole 6-32 UNC threading operations in ductile materials where cold-form tapping is appropriate.

Installation Notes

Thread forming taps require a properly sized form tap drill, which is larger than a standard tap drill, to achieve the correct material displacement and thread fit. Apply cutting or tapping fluid appropriate for the workpiece material before and during the operation. Secure the workpiece fully before tapping and use a tap wrench or machine spindle aligned perpendicular to the hole. Do not use thread forming taps in brittle materials such as cast iron or hardened steel.