Milwaukee Tool 49-57-5125 Straight Flute Tap 10-24 Unc

Product Description

The Milwaukee Tool 49-57-5125 is a straight flute tap designed for cutting 10-24 UNC internal threads in through-holes and shallow blind holes. Built from high-carbon steel with a black oxide finish, this tap resists corrosion and reduces friction during the tapping operation. It features a plug chamfer, making it suitable for starting threads partway through a hole or in applications where a bottoming tap is not required. The 3-flute straight flute design channels chips effectively in softer materials. With an overall length of 2.25 inches and a right-hand thread direction, this tap fits standard tap wrench drives used by machinists, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians for field threading tasks.

This tap is suited for threading ferrous and non-ferrous materials in both shop and field environments. Electricians and HVAC technicians use straight flute taps for chasing or cutting threads in electrical enclosures, equipment panels, conduit fittings, and mechanical fastener applications. The 10-24 UNC thread size is a common machine screw standard found throughout residential and commercial equipment assemblies, making this tap a frequently needed tool on service calls and installation jobs.

Key Features

• 10-24 UNC right-hand thread with plug chamfer for general-purpose through-hole and shallow blind-hole threading
• High-carbon steel construction for durability in field and shop use
• Black oxide coating reduces friction and provides corrosion resistance
• 3-flute straight flute geometry for efficient chip evacuation in softer materials
• Class 2B thread fit meets standard fastener tolerance requirements
• Overall length of 2.25 inches fits standard tap wrenches and T-handles

Compatibility

Designed as a standard 10-24 UNC straight flute plug tap compatible with manual tap wrenches, T-handle tap wrenches, and compatible powered tapping equipment accepting straight-shank taps of the appropriate shank diameter.

Installation Notes

Use appropriate cutting fluid or tapping compound for the material being threaded to extend tap life and produce cleaner threads. Secure the workpiece firmly before tapping and align the tap squarely with the pilot hole to avoid tap breakage. Back the tap out periodically to clear chips, particularly in deeper holes. This tap is intended for use by qualified tradespeople familiar with threading operations and hand tool safety practices.