{"product_id":"cleveland-c54502-hand-tap-5-16-18-unc-plug-hss","title":"Cleveland C54502 Hand Tap 5\/16-18 Unc Plug Hss","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CLEVELAND C54502 is a 5\/16-18 UNC plug chamfer hand tap ground from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish. It is designed for cutting right-hand internal threads in both blind holes and through-holes. The 4-flute straight-flute geometry provides chip clearance and thread accuracy in a wide range of workpiece materials. With an overall length of 2.719 inches and a thread length of 0.69 inches, this tap fits standard tap handles and is sized for production and maintenance threading operations. Machinists, tool-and-die makers, and maintenance technicians use this tap for hand-tapping and machine-tapping applications where a plug-start chamfer is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap is suited for threading operations in alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel. The H2 thread limit designation indicates a tight ground tolerance that produces Class 2B fit threads, making it appropriate for standard fastener assemblies in general manufacturing, maintenance repair, and fabrication environments. The plug chamfer — typically 3 to 5 threads — provides a moderate starting lead suitable for both through-hole and blind-hole work where full thread depth near the bottom is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5\/16-18 UNC thread form, right-hand, Class 2B fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eH2 thread limit for close ground tolerances on standard thread assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-flute straight-flute design for chip clearance in blind and through-hole applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh speed steel construction for durability across a range of workpiece materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBright uncoated finish — no added coating thickness to affect thread tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.318-inch shank diameter with 0.375-inch square drive for standard tap handles and holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use in blind-hole and through-hole threading applications in alloy steel, carbon steel, aluminum, and free-machining stainless steel. Fits standard tap wrenches and holders accepting a 0.375-inch square drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap is installed by machinists or maintenance technicians using a tap wrench or tapping head — power down any machine and secure the workpiece before hand-tapping. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread finish. Back the tap off periodically to break chips when tapping blind holes. Do not force the tap past the designed thread depth, as breakage in blind holes is difficult to recover from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5\/16-18\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfer Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass of Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2B\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e: H2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Flutes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2.719 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.69 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.318 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Drive Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.375 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.375 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High Speed Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating\/Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bright\/Uncoated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blind Hole Threading, Through-Hole Threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alloy Steel, Aluminum, Carbon Steel, Free-Machining Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoolant Through\u003c\/strong\u003e: No\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1002\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.06 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e: CLEVELAND\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: C54502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CLEVELAND CONTROLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51709188571442,"sku":"C54502","price":27.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/cb894dd9b63da845e64841546c98c9f0.jpg?v=1788452558","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/cleveland-c54502-hand-tap-5-16-18-unc-plug-hss","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}