Eagle Cutting Tool HT-2500-28-T-D 1/4-28 Hss Taper Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL HT-2500-28-T-D is a 1/4-28 high-speed steel (HSS) hand taper tap manufactured in the USA. Taper taps are designed to start threads easily in a hole by gradually cutting the thread form over the first 8 to 10 threads. This tap carries a 1/4-28 UNF thread designation, indicating a 1/4-inch major diameter with 28 threads per inch, suited for fine-thread applications common in precision mechanical assemblies. It is intended for hand tapping operations and is a standard tool for machinists, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians working with ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

This tap is used in shop, field, and maintenance applications where new threads need to be cut in drilled holes. The 1/4-28 UNF specification makes it well suited for work on equipment components, brackets, and assemblies requiring fine-pitch threads. Hand taper taps are typically the first tap used in a threading sequence, particularly when starting threads in a blind or through hole that has not been previously threaded. This tool is appropriate for use in both production and repair contexts across industrial, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.

Key Features

• 1/4-28 UNF thread form for fine-pitch threading applications
• High-speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance
• Taper lead design eases thread starting in new or unthreaded holes
• USA manufactured
• Minimum order quantity of 1 allows single-unit purchase

Compatibility

Designed as a standard hand taper tap for use in drilled holes requiring 1/4-28 UNF threads in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by hand using a standard tap wrench. Apply cutting fluid appropriate for the workpiece material to extend tool life and produce cleaner threads. Reverse the tap periodically during threading to break chips and prevent binding. Always ensure the tap is started square to the hole to avoid thread misalignment or tool breakage.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Size: 1/4-28 UNF
• Tap Type: Hand Taper
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Country of Origin: USA
• Weight: 0.06 pounds

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: HT-2500-28-T-D