Value Collection MSC-04486114 Hand Tap 5/8-11 Unc

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04486114 is a 5/8-11 UNC straight flute hand tap designed for cutting right-hand internal threads in a wide range of materials. Built from high speed steel with a bright, uncoated finish, this plug-chamfer tap is suited for through-holes and blind holes where a standard starting chamfer is appropriate. It carries a Class 2B thread fit and an H5 thread limit, making it compatible with general-purpose fastener tolerances common in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair work. With 4 flutes and a straight flute geometry, it is well suited for tapping softer metals, plastics, and similar materials by hand or with a tap wrench.

This tap is used in machine shops, maintenance facilities, and fabrication environments wherever 5/8-11 UNC threads need to be cut or restored. The plug chamfer makes it appropriate as a primary tapping tap in through-hole applications or as a follow-up to a taper tap in blind holes. It is a standard choice for manual tapping operations across general metalworking trades.

Key Features

• 5/8-11 UNC thread size with right-hand thread direction
• Plug chamfer for versatile use in through-holes and blind holes
• High speed steel construction for durability across general tapping applications
• Bright, uncoated finish suitable for use with cutting fluids
• 4-flute straight flute design for clean thread cutting in softer materials
• Class 2B fit with H5 thread limit for standard general-purpose tolerances

Compatibility

Designed as a standard replacement or addition for 5/8-11 UNC hand tapping operations in general metalworking, maintenance, and repair applications.

Installation Notes

This tap is installed by machinists and maintenance technicians using a tap wrench or tapping fixture. Always secure the workpiece, start the tap square to the hole, and apply appropriate cutting fluid to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Back the tap off periodically to break chips and prevent binding. Never force a tap against resistance, as high speed steel is brittle and can snap under excessive torque.