{"product_id":"cleveland-c56016-hand-tap-3-8-24-unf-plug-hss","title":"Cleveland C56016 Hand Tap 3\/8-24 Unf Plug Hss","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CLEVELAND C56016 is a 3\/8-24 UNF plug chamfer hand tap designed for cutting internal threads in ferrous and hard materials. Manufactured from high speed steel with an oxide finish, this 4-flute straight-flute tap delivers consistent thread quality in both through-hole and blind-hole applications. The plug chamfer — 3 to 5 threads of lead — makes it the most common starting tap when a hole is pre-drilled and the thread must be cut to depth. Overall length is 2.938 inches with a 0.75-inch thread length, suited for standard-depth tapping operations. Machinists, tool and die makers, and maintenance technicians install this tap by hand or in a tapping fixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tap is appropriate for threading operations in cast iron, stainless steel, and steel workpieces. The straight-flute design handles both through-hole and blind-hole threading, making it a versatile choice for general-purpose shop work, MRO maintenance, and production tapping where chip control is managed externally. The H3 thread limit supports standard 2B class-of-fit tolerances, which are the most widely specified class for general-purpose UNF threaded assemblies in industrial and mechanical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/8-24 UNF right-hand thread, Class 2B fit, H3 thread limit for standard tolerance threaded assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh speed steel construction provides wear resistance in cast iron, stainless steel, and steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOxide coating reduces friction and provides mild corrosion resistance during storage and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4-flute straight-flute geometry suits both through-hole and blind-hole threading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlug chamfer provides a balanced lead-in, compatible with pre-drilled holes at standard tap drill sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSquare drive shank (0.286-inch square size, 0.4375-inch square length) fits standard tap wrenches and holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a standard hand tap for 3\/8-24 UNF threaded holes in cast iron, stainless steel, and steel. Compatible with standard tap wrenches and tapping fixtures accepting a 0.381-inch shank diameter with a 7\/16-inch square drive. Part of the Cleveland Series 1002BO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is performed by hand with a tap wrench or in a tapping fixture by a machinist or maintenance technician. Always use the correct tap drill size for 3\/8-24 UNF threads and ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured before tapping. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the material being threaded, particularly when working with stainless steel, to reduce heat buildup and extend tap life. Back the tap off periodically to break chips when tapping blind holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3\/8-24\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: UNF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThreads per Inch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChamfer Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Direction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Hand\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: H3\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: 2.938 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.381 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.286 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Length\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.4375 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: Oxide\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\u003eMaterial Application\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cast Iron, Stainless Steel, 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: 1002BO\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.2 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: C56016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CLEVELAND CONTROLS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51701572862258,"sku":"C56016","price":28.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/8acc654b232771e302183c4bcbd5bac6_c1c9ab14-de69-43fc-8495-2197ba1778e0.jpg?v=1788401797","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/cleveland-c56016-hand-tap-3-8-24-unf-plug-hss","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}