Eagle Cutting Tool CHD-2500-20-I 1/4-20 Nc Hex Rethread Die

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL CHD-2500-20-I is a 1/4-20 NC carbon hex rethread die used to restore damaged or corroded external threads on bolts, studs, and threaded rod. The hex body allows a standard wrench or die holder to drive the tool with controlled torque, making it practical for field repairs and shop work alike. At 1.96 pounds, the die is a solid, durable tool suited for repeated use by plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, electricians, and general maintenance trades who regularly encounter fasteners with fouled threads.

This die is designed for use on 1/4-20 NC (National Coarse) external threads. It is appropriate for both shop bench work and on-site field repairs where restoring a fastener in place is faster than replacement. Common applications include cleaning threads on mechanical equipment fasteners, HVAC unit mounting hardware, electrical panel studs, and plumbing fixture bolts. The hex profile fits standard ratcheting wrenches and fixed die stocks for versatile use across job sites.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 NC thread specification for National Coarse standard external thread repair
• Hex body design accepts standard wrenches and die holders for controlled driving
• Carbon construction provides hardness suitable for restoring threads on common fastener materials
• Compact, field-portable form factor at 1.96 pounds
• Minimum order quantity of 1 unit, suitable for single-tool stocking

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit rethread die for use on 1/4-20 NC externally threaded fasteners including bolts, studs, and threaded rod in residential and light commercial trade applications.

Installation Notes

Rethread dies are typically used by maintenance technicians, plumbers, HVAC installers, and electricians to restore damaged external threads without full fastener replacement. Before use, de-energize equipment and relieve system pressure where applicable. Start the die squarely on the fastener to avoid cross-threading, apply appropriate cutting oil when rethreading steel fasteners to reduce wear, and advance the die in short increments to clear chips. Do not force the die past the point of resistance on heavily damaged threads.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 1/4-20 NC
• Thread Standard: National Coarse (NC)
• Body Style: Hex
• Material: Carbon
• Weight: 1.96 pounds
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: CHD-2500-20-I