Value Collection MSC-00227850 Pipe Tap 1/16-27 Npt Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-00227850 is a 1/16-27 NPT interrupted thread pipe tap manufactured from high-speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish. It is designed to cut tapered pipe threads in metal workpieces, producing threads that accept standard NPT fittings for fluid or gas system connections. The interrupted thread geometry reduces cutting pressure and helps clear chips more efficiently than a standard tap, making it well suited for production tapping in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. With 4 flutes and a regular hook, this tap delivers consistent thread form across typical pipe-fitting thread depths. Overall length is 2.125 inches with a thread length of 0.6875 inches.

This tap is used in machining, fabrication, and maintenance applications wherever 1/16-27 NPT threaded ports are required. Common install scenarios include tapping ports in manifolds, valve bodies, hydraulic blocks, fittings, and small-diameter pipe connections. It is appropriate for use in manual tapping handles, drill presses, and CNC tapping cycles where interrupted-thread tooling is specified. Machinists, pipefitters, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working in industrial, HVAC, plumbing, and general fabrication environments are the primary users of this tool.

Key Features

• Interrupted thread design reduces cutting torque and improves chip evacuation
• High-speed steel construction provides hardness and wear resistance for ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Bright uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of thread condition during use
• 4-flute geometry produces accurate NPT taper thread form
• Regular hook angle suits standard tapping operations in a range of materials
• 1/16-27 NPT thread standard compatible with common small-diameter pipe fittings and port applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or standard tooling option for applications requiring 1/16-27 NPT tapped ports in machined components and fabricated assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation of this tap is performed by machinists and trades professionals using appropriate tapping fluid or cutting oil to extend tool life and improve thread finish. The workpiece should be securely fixtured before tapping begins, and the correct tap drill size for 1/16-27 NPT should be confirmed prior to drilling. Use a calibrated torque handle or controlled-feed tapping attachment to avoid tap breakage, particularly in blind holes. Inspect the tap for wear or chipping before each use and replace worn tooling before beginning production runs.