Value Collection 364-0263 Hex Rethreading Die M26x3

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 364-0263 is a hex rethreading die engineered to restore damaged or corroded external metric threads to original specification. With an M26x3 thread size and right-hand thread direction, this die is built for metric special applications where standard dies are not sized correctly. The 2-inch hex body allows use with a standard die stock or wrench, and the 1-inch thickness provides enough thread engagement for solid, accurate rethreading. Constructed from carbon steel, it delivers the hardness needed for repeated use on fasteners, studs, and threaded rod in industrial and mechanical service environments.

This rethreading die is suited for maintenance, repair, and overhaul work across industrial, mechanical, and trade applications. It is commonly used by millwrights, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians to salvage threaded components rather than replace them. The M26x3 pitch is a metric special designation, making this die appropriate for equipment with non-standard metric fastener specifications. It is used on exposed fasteners, machine studs, pipe fittings, and hydraulic connections where thread damage has occurred due to corrosion, impact, or cross-threading.

Key Features

• M26x3 thread size in metric special standard for non-standard metric fastener repair
• Right-hand thread direction for conventional fastener applications
• 2-inch hex outer diameter compatible with standard die stocks and wrenches
• 1-inch thickness provides extended thread engagement during rethreading
• Carbon steel construction offers sufficient hardness for ferrous and soft-metal fastener work
• Compact weight of 0.4 pounds makes it easy to carry in a field tool kit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and general-use rethreading die for M26x3 metric special threaded fasteners, studs, and rods requiring thread restoration.

Installation Notes

Rethreading dies should be installed by qualified maintenance technicians or tradespeople familiar with thread repair procedures. Ensure the fastener or stud is clean and free of debris before running the die to avoid further thread damage. Apply cutting oil or thread lubricant to the die and workpiece to reduce friction and improve cut quality. Never force the die onto a severely deformed thread in a single pass; back off periodically to clear chips.