{"product_id":"eagle-cutting-tool-ht-2500-20-p-i-1-4-20-hss-hand-plug-tap","title":"Eagle Cutting Tool HT-2500-20-P-I 1\/4-20 Hss Hand Plug Tap","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1\/4-20 thread specification: 1\/4-inch diameter, 20 threads per inch (UNC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlug chamfer profile suited for through-holes and blind holes following a taper tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-speed steel construction for durability across steel, aluminum, and similar base metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand tap design for use with a standard tap wrench or T-handle tap holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinimum order quantity of 1 — available as a single unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an OEM-style hand tap for use in any application requiring 1\/4-20 UNC internal threads cut or chased by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1\/4-20 UNC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTap Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hand Plug Tap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-Speed Steel (HSS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.31 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: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: HT-2500-20-P-I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EAGLE CUTTING TOOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234000470322,"sku":"HT-2500-20-P-I","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/307622842.png?v=1780114543","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/eagle-cutting-tool-ht-2500-20-p-i-1-4-20-hss-hand-plug-tap","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}