Century Drill Tool Co Inc 95008 Plug Tap 12-24 Nc

Product Description

The CENTURY DRILL TOOL CO INC 95008 is a 12-24 National Coarse plug-style machine screw tap sold in a 2-piece package. It is used to cut internal threads in metal workpieces, producing consistent, accurate thread profiles suited for 12-24 fastener applications. The tap features precision-cut, accurately formed threads and is heat treated and tempered to produce hard, durable cutting edges. This combination extends service life and maintains thread accuracy across repeated use. The 95008 is designed for hand-cutting applications, making it a standard tool for machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals who need reliable tapping performance in the field or shop.

This tap is suited for threading holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals in residential, commercial, and industrial maintenance applications. The 12-24 NC thread specification is a common standard for machine screws used in electrical enclosures, HVAC equipment panels, and mechanical assemblies. The plug chamfer style positions it as a general-purpose tap appropriate for through-holes and deeper blind holes where a starting taper is not required but a bottoming tap is not needed. Packaged in a quantity of 2, it suits both single-use field work and shop inventory.

Key Features

• 12-24 National Coarse thread specification for standard machine screw tapping
• Plug chamfer style — general-purpose for through-holes and most blind-hole applications
• Precision-cut threads for consistent, exact thread formation
• Heat treated and tempered for hard cutting edges and extended service life
• Designed for hand-cutting applications
• Sold as a 2-piece package

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose 12-24 NC plug tap compatible with standard hand-tapping operations in metal materials where 12-24 National Coarse threaded holes are required.

Installation Notes

Machinists and maintenance technicians install this tap using a standard T-handle or tap wrench. Before tapping, drill the correct tap-drill size hole per 12-24 NC standards and ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured. Apply cutting oil to the tap and workpiece to reduce heat and extend tap life. Back the tap out periodically during cutting to clear chips and prevent binding or breakage.