Eagle Cutting Tool PT-5000-14-I Hss Npt Pipe Tap

Product Description

The EAGLE CUTTING TOOL PT-5000-14-I is a 1/2-14 high-speed steel (HSS) NPT pipe tap designed to cut tapered pipe threads in metal workpieces. It produces National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads at a 1/2-14 thread specification, meaning a nominal pipe size of 1/2 inch with 14 threads per inch. Plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors use this tap when threading pipe fittings, manifolds, valve bodies, and similar ferrous and non-ferrous materials. HSS construction provides the hardness and heat resistance needed for production tapping in shop and field environments.

This pipe tap is suited for threading NPT connections in residential and light commercial piping work, including water supply, gas distribution, and hydraulic or pneumatic systems where tapered thread sealing is required. It fits standard tap wrenches and machine tap holders, making it usable in both hand-tapping and low-speed machine applications. The 1/2-14 NPT size is one of the most common thread specifications encountered in plumbing and mechanical system assemblies.

Key Features

• 1/2-14 NPT tapered pipe thread form for pressure-sealing threaded connections
• High-speed steel (HSS) construction for durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Compatible with standard tap wrenches and machine tap holders
• Produces threads conforming to NPT taper specification for reliable pipe joint sealing
• Minimum order quantity of 1 unit — available as a single tap

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use pipe tap for applications requiring 1/2-14 NPT tapered thread cutting in metal pipe, fittings, and threaded boss applications.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed and operated by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and qualified mechanical tradespeople. Always secure the workpiece firmly and use appropriate cutting fluid when tapping to extend tool life and produce clean thread forms. Do not force the tap; back it out periodically to clear chips and prevent breakage. Follow applicable IFGC or IPC guidelines when threading connections in gas or water piping systems.

Technical Specifications

• Thread Specification: 1/2-14 NPT
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Weight: 2.12 pounds
• Minimum Order Quantity: 1

Standard Information

• Brand: EAGLE CUTTING TOOL
• Manufacturer Part Number: PT-5000-14-I