Eagle Cutting Tool HT-2500-20-P-I 1/4-20 Hss Hand Plug Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-2500-20-P-I is a 1/4-20 high-speed steel hand plug tap designed for manually threading 1/4-inch 20-TPI holes in metal workpieces. A plug tap carries a chamfer on the first 3 to 5 threads, making it well suited for threading through-holes or for following a taper tap in blind holes. Machined from high-speed steel, it holds an edge through repeated use on steel, aluminum, and similar materials. Plumbers, pipefitters, electricians, HVAC technicians, and general trade mechanics reach for this tap when field-threading fastener holes or restoring damaged threads during installation and repair work.

This tap is used across residential and commercial trade applications wherever a 1/4-20 threaded hole must be cut or cleaned by hand. Common scenarios include threading mounting holes in electrical enclosures, HVAC brackets, plumbing hangers, and equipment frames. It is turned by a standard tap wrench or T-handle, making it practical for jobsite use without a machine setup. The import designation reflects the manufacturing origin of this particular version.

Key Features

• 1/4-20 thread specification: 1/4-inch diameter, 20 threads per inch (UNC)
• Plug chamfer profile suited for through-holes and blind holes following a taper tap
• High-speed steel construction for durability across steel, aluminum, and similar base metals
• Hand tap design for use with a standard tap wrench or T-handle tap holder
• Minimum order quantity of 1 — available as a single unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style hand tap for use in any application requiring 1/4-20 UNC internal threads cut or chased by hand.

Installation Notes

A licensed or experienced trade technician should select a drill bit sized to the correct tap drill diameter for 1/4-20 threads before use. Apply cutting fluid to the tap and workpiece to reduce heat and extend tap life. Turn the tap wrench in steady quarter-turn increments, backing off periodically to break chips and prevent binding. Always secure the workpiece before tapping to avoid injury and misaligned threads.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 1/4-20 UNC
• Tap Type: Hand Plug Tap
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Weight: 0.31 pounds

Standard Information

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