Eagle Cutting Tool PT-2500-18-I Hss Npt Pipe Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL PT-2500-18-I is a 1/4-18 NPT pipe tap machined from high-speed steel (HSS). It cuts standard tapered pipe threads into ferrous and non-ferrous materials, creating leak-free threaded connections for piping systems. Plumbers, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and mechanical contractors rely on this style of tap when threading new pipe runs or repairing damaged threads in the field or shop. The 1/4-18 designation means the tap produces threads on 1/4-inch nominal pipe size at 18 threads per inch, conforming to NPT taper thread standards. HSS construction provides the hardness and wear resistance needed for production tapping in steel, cast iron, brass, and similar materials.

This pipe tap is suited for residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC gas and water piping, and light industrial pipe fabrication. It is used wherever threaded NPT connections are required in 1/4-inch nominal pipe size applications. Typical scenarios include threading fittings, nipples, manifolds, and valve bodies that require a tapered NPT thread form. The tap is appropriate for hand tapping with a tap wrench or machine tapping in a drill press or tapping machine.

Key Features

• 1/4-18 NPT taper thread form for standard pipe connections
• High-speed steel (HSS) construction for hardness and wear resistance
• Tapered cutting geometry follows NPT taper thread standard for leak-resistant joints
• Suitable for hand tapping and machine tapping operations
• Compatible with ferrous and non-ferrous base materials

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard service tap for any application requiring 1/4-18 NPT tapered pipe threads in piping and mechanical systems.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians performing pipe thread work. Always secure the workpiece firmly before tapping, use an appropriate cutting fluid to extend tool life and produce cleaner threads, and back the tap out periodically to clear chips. Follow applicable code requirements under the IPC or IFGC when threading piping for pressurized gas or water systems.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Standard: NPT (National Pipe Taper)
• Thread Size: 1/4-18
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Weight: 2.12 pounds
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: PT-2500-18-I