Value Collection 365-1024 Hex Rethreading Die 3/8-18

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 365-1024 is a hex rethreading die designed to restore damaged or corroded external threads to their original specification. Built from carbon steel, it handles the mechanical demands of thread repair on pipe fittings, fasteners, and threaded connectors. The die cuts a 3/8-18 thread profile following the UNS thread standard with a right-hand thread direction. Plumbers, pipefitters, and HVAC technicians reach for rethreading dies when a fitting or nipple has thread damage that makes assembly difficult or leak-prone. The hex body seats securely in a standard die stock or wrench for controlled torque during the rethreading pass.

This die is suited for field repair and shop use on 3/8-inch pipe threads. The 3/8-18 designation indicates a 3/8-inch nominal pipe size with 18 threads per inch, a common size found throughout residential and light commercial plumbing, HVAC refrigerant piping, and gas line fittings. It is appropriate for use wherever an NPT or UNS-profile external thread on steel or similar material pipe needs to be cleaned up or restored before reassembly.

Key Features

• 3/8-18 thread size restores a common pipe thread used across plumbing, HVAC, and gas applications
• Carbon steel construction provides the hardness needed to cut and restore threads on steel pipe and fittings
• Right-hand thread direction matches standard pipe thread convention
• UNS thread standard ensures dimensional accuracy for proper fit and seal
• Hex body design seats in standard die stocks or adjustable wrenches for a secure grip during use

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and field-repair die for 3/8-18 right-hand external pipe threads conforming to the UNS thread standard.

Installation Notes

A licensed plumber, pipefitter, or HVAC technician should perform thread repair on pressurized systems. Before rethreading any fitting or pipe section, isolate and depressurize the line and verify the pipe is properly secured. Use appropriate cutting oil to reduce heat and extend die life during the rethreading pass. Inspect the restored thread with the mating fitting before returning the system to service.