Value Collection 365-0016 Hex Pipe Die 3/8-18 Npt

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 365-0016 is a hex pipe die designed to cut 3/8-18 NPT external threads on pipe and fittings. Made from carbon steel, this die produces right-hand tapered NPT threads used in plumbing, HVAC piping, and general pipe assembly work. The 1-7/16 inch hex body fits standard pipe die stocks, allowing manual or powered threading. At 0.14 pounds, it is a compact tool suited for bench or field use. Plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians reach for this die when threading pipe ends for tapered NPT connections.

This die is used wherever 3/8-18 NPT threads need to be cut on pipe — including residential and light commercial plumbing, gas piping, HVAC refrigerant piping accessories, and hydraulic or pneumatic lines. It is suited for threading mild steel pipe and compatible materials using a standard hex die stock. Right-hand thread direction means the thread advances in the standard clockwise tightening direction, which covers the vast majority of pipe threading applications.

Key Features

• Cuts 3/8-18 NPT tapered right-hand external threads
• Carbon steel construction for durability through repeated use
• 1-7/16 inch hex body fits standard pipe die stocks
• Lightweight at 0.14 pounds for easy handling on the job
• Single-piece package ready for immediate use

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard hex pipe die stocks that accept a 1-7/16 inch hex die for cutting 3/8-18 NPT threads.

Installation Notes

This die is installed and used by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians performing pipe threading work. Secure the die firmly in a properly sized hex die stock before use, and apply cutting oil throughout the threading operation to extend die life and produce clean threads. Always inspect the die for cracks or chipped teeth before each use. Follow applicable code requirements — IFGC for gas piping and IPC for plumbing — when threading pipe for those systems.