{"product_id":"eagle-cutting-tool-pt-40000-8-i-hss-npt-pipe-tap","title":"Eagle Cutting Tool PT-40000-8-I Hss Npt Pipe Tap","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EAGLE CUTTING TOOL PT-40000-8-I is a high-speed steel (HSS) NPT pipe tap designed to cut tapered pipe threads in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Sized for 4-8 NPT threads, this tap produces the tapered thread form required for pressure-tight pipe connections in plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical piping systems. The HSS construction provides the hardness and wear resistance needed for clean thread cutting in production or field service conditions. Plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians reach for this tap when threading pipe ports, fittings, or threaded bosses to NPT standard. At 0.09 pounds, it is a compact, lightweight tool suited for both bench use and portable jobsite work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pipe tap is appropriate for use in residential and commercial applications wherever NPT-threaded connections are required. Common uses include tapping threaded ports in pipe flanges, valve bodies, manifolds, and equipment housings. It is well suited for service and repair scenarios where a pre-threaded fitting is not available or where a custom port must be cut in the field or shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHSS construction provides durability and wear resistance for threading steel, iron, brass, and similar materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-8 NPT thread size for tapered pipe thread applications requiring pressure-tight joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTapered NPT profile meets ANSI pipe thread standards for compatibility with standard NPT fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight at 0.09 pounds, easy to handle in tight or overhead installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport grade suitable for general-purpose threading tasks in trade and maintenance settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a general-purpose replacement or supplemental tap for use in any application requiring 4-8 NPT tapered pipe threads per ANSI standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tap is installed using a standard tap wrench or appropriate tap driver. Always use cutting fluid when tapping to reduce heat buildup and extend tool life. Ensure the workpiece is securely clamped before beginning the threading operation. Follow applicable safety practices for cutting tool use, including eye protection and proper chip clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e: NPT (National Pipe Taper)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-8\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: 0.09 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eStandard Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\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: PT-40000-8-I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"EAGLE CUTTING TOOL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51233608106290,"sku":"PT-40000-8-I","price":1038.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/4519\/9983\/files\/307623549.png?v=1780104512","url":"https:\/\/voomisupply.com\/products\/eagle-cutting-tool-pt-40000-8-i-hss-npt-pipe-tap","provider":"Voomi Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}