Value Collection 20604 Pipe Tap 3/4-14 Nps 5 Flute Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 20604 is a standard pipe tap designed to cut 3/4-14 NPS internal threads in ferrous and non-ferrous pipe fittings, valves, and manifolds. Machined from high-speed steel with an oxide gold finish, the tap delivers hardness and surface lubricity suitable for production and field threading work. The 5-flute design provides clean chip evacuation and consistent thread form across the 1-3/8 inch thread length. Shank diameter measures 0.9063 inches and the square drive measures 0.6790 inches, making it compatible with standard tap wrenches and machine holders used in plumbing and pipefitting applications.

This tap is used to create NPS straight pipe threads in pipe bodies, fittings, castings, and manifold ports where a tapered thread is not required. It is suited for residential and light commercial plumbing work, mechanical rooms, and shop fabrication. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and machinists typically reach for this tap when threading pipe connection points by hand or on a drill press or tapping machine.

Key Features

• 3/4-14 NPS thread form for straight pipe thread applications
• High-speed steel construction for durability across ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• 5-flute geometry promotes chip clearance and consistent thread finish
• Oxide gold finish reduces friction and provides mild corrosion resistance during storage and use
• 1-3/8 inch thread length accommodates full-depth pipe thread engagement
• 0.9063 inch shank and 0.6790 inch square drive fit standard tap wrenches and machine holders

Compatibility

Designed for cutting NPS straight pipe threads in pipe fittings, valve bodies, and ported castings requiring a 3/4-14 thread specification.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or machinists using a tap wrench or powered tapping machine. Always apply cutting fluid appropriate to the workpiece material to extend tap life and improve thread quality. Secure the workpiece firmly before starting and maintain straight alignment throughout the threading operation to avoid tap breakage. Follow applicable plumbing and mechanical codes when threading pipe connections that will carry fluid or gas pressure.