Value Collection JY79772091 Pipe Tap 1-1/4 Npt 5 Flute

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION JY79772091 is a standard pipe tap designed to cut National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads into drilled or pre-tapped holes in pipe fittings, valves, and related components. Built from carbon steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap features 5 flutes that channel chips away from the cutting edges during threading operations. It cuts a 1-1/4 inch to 11-1/2 threads-per-inch NPT profile and measures 4 inches overall length with a shank diameter of 1.3125 inches and a square drive size of 0.984 inches. It is used by plumbers, pipefitters, and mechanical contractors when restoring or establishing tapered pipe threads in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

This pipe tap is suited for threading operations in residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC piping systems, and industrial pipe fabrication work. Typical applications include cleaning damaged threads in pipe flanges, tapping new holes in manifolds or headers, and preparing fittings for NPT-threaded connections. The 1-1/4 inch NPT size is common in medium-bore water, gas, and hydronic piping systems. Plumbers and pipefitters installing or servicing these systems will find this tap appropriate for both field repair and shop fabrication tasks.

Key Features

• Cuts 1-1/4 inch - 11-1/2 NPT tapered pipe threads
• 5-flute design improves chip evacuation during threading
• Carbon steel construction provides adequate hardness for threading ferrous and softer materials
• Bright, uncoated finish for straightforward inspection of tool condition
• 4 inch overall length with a 1.3125 inch shank diameter and 0.984 inch square drive for use in standard tap wrenches

Compatibility

Designed as a standard NPT pipe tap for use in 1-1/4 inch pipe thread applications across residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and general mechanical piping work.

Installation Notes

Pipe taps of this type are installed and operated by licensed plumbers, pipefitters, or qualified mechanical technicians. Shut off and depressurize any pipe system before threading operations begin. Use an appropriate tap wrench sized for the 0.984 inch square drive and apply cutting fluid to reduce friction and extend tool life. Follow applicable code requirements under the International Plumbing Code (IPC) or International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) for threaded pipe joint standards in your jurisdiction.