Value Collection JY4350096 Pipe Tap 1-11/2 Npt 5 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION JY4350096 is a standard pipe tap designed to cut internal NPT (National Pipe Taper) threads in pipe fittings, manifolds, and threaded port applications. Built from carbon steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap handles 1-11/2 NPT threading with a 5-flute configuration that promotes chip evacuation and thread accuracy. The 1-11/2 designation indicates a 1-inch nominal pipe thread with 11.5 threads per inch, matching standard NPT taper specifications. It is sized for use in machine shops, pipe fabrication environments, and field service applications where NPT thread creation or repair is required.

This pipe tap is suited for threading steel, iron, brass, and similar materials in residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC piping, and industrial pipe system fabrication. The 5-flute design provides a stable cutting action appropriate for through-hole and blind-hole pipe thread applications. Licensed plumbers, pipefitters, and machinists commonly use this tap when creating new threaded ports or restoring damaged pipe threads in system components.

Key Features

• 1-11/2 NPT thread size for standard 1-inch nominal pipe connections
• 5-flute configuration supports chip clearance and thread form accuracy
• Carbon steel construction provides adequate hardness for threading ferrous and non-ferrous pipe materials
• Bright, uncoated finish allows direct inspection of tool condition during use
• 1.125-inch shank diameter and 0.843-inch square size fit standard tap wrenches and machine holders
• 1.75-inch thread length accommodates full NPT taper engagement

Compatibility

Designed for use in any application requiring standard 1-11/2 NPT internal pipe threads, consistent with ASME B1.20.1 pipe thread specifications for plumbing and piping systems.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or machinists using a calibrated tap wrench or appropriate machine holder. Always apply cutting fluid rated for the base material being threaded to reduce heat buildup and extend tool life. Secure the workpiece firmly before tapping and back off the tap periodically to break and clear chips. Follow applicable plumbing and mechanical codes, including IPC and IFGC, when creating or repairing threaded connections in pressurized systems.