Value Collection MSC-04428348 10-32 Unf Hand Tap Hss

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04428348 is a 10-32 UNF straight flute hand tap designed for cutting internal threads in through-holes and blind holes. Built from high speed steel with a bright uncoated finish, it features a taper chamfer that guides the tap into the workpiece for clean thread starts. With four flutes and a right-hand thread direction, this tap is suited for general-purpose threading applications where machinists, maintenance technicians, and trade professionals need a reliable manual threading tool. Overall length is 2.375 inches with a thread length of 0.875 inches. Class of fit is 3B with an H2 thread limit, making it appropriate for standard tolerance threaded assemblies.

This tap is used in maintenance, repair, and fabrication work across mechanical, electrical, and industrial trades. The 10-32 UNF thread size is common in electrical enclosures, panel hardware, instrumentation mounting, and light mechanical assemblies. Hand tapping is performed with a tap wrench or T-handle driver and is appropriate for low-volume threading, repair tapping of damaged threads, or field service work where a machine tap setup is not available.

Key Features

• 10-32 UNF right-hand thread form for standard fastener applications
• Taper chamfer provides gradual thread engagement and easy starting
• Four straight flutes for chip clearance in through-hole and shallow blind-hole threading
• High speed steel construction for durability across a range of workpiece materials
• Bright uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluid on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• H2 thread limit and 3B class of fit for standard tolerance assemblies

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style hand tap for standard 10-32 UNF threaded applications in manual threading operations across maintenance, fabrication, and field service environments.

Installation Notes

Hand taps should be installed using a properly sized tap wrench to maintain alignment and control torque. Apply cutting fluid appropriate for the workpiece material before beginning thread cutting. Back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding, especially in deeper holes. Follow applicable workplace safety and tool-use guidelines when operating cutting tools.