Value Collection MSC-04997334 Spiral Point Tap M5x0.90

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION MSC-04997334 is a spiral point tap designed for cutting internal threads in through-hole applications. Built from high speed steel (HSS) with a bright, uncoated finish, this tap is suited for general-purpose threading in a range of materials including mild steel, aluminum, and plastics. The plug chamfer style eases entry into the hole and drives chips forward ahead of the tap, reducing clogging in through-hole work. With an M5 x 0.90 metric thread profile and a D3 thread limit, it delivers consistent thread tolerance for production and repair threading tasks. A licensed machinist or tooling technician typically deploys this tap in manual or CNC tapping operations.

This tap is used in machine shops, maintenance and repair environments, and light manufacturing settings where metric threaded fastener holes are required. The M5 x 0.90 designation follows the Metric Special thread standard, making it appropriate for applications requiring that specific pitch rather than the standard M5 x 0.80 coarse pitch. It is well suited to both bench-mounted tapping operations and machine-driven applications where controlled feed rate can be maintained.

Key Features

• M5 x 0.90 Metric Special thread form for non-standard pitch applications
• Plug chamfer drives chips forward, ideal for through-hole tapping
• High speed steel (HSS) construction provides hardness and wear resistance for general threading tasks
• D3 thread limit ensures consistent, controlled thread tolerance
• 2-flute spiral point design reduces chip packing in through-hole work
• Right-hand thread direction, compatible with standard tapping equipment

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use threading tool compatible with standard tap holders and tapping heads that accept the shank size appropriate for M5 taps. Verify chuck or collet compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

This tap should be installed in a tap wrench, tapping stand, or machine tool collet rated for the shank diameter. Ensure the workpiece is securely fixtured before beginning the tapping operation. Apply appropriate cutting fluid for the workpiece material to extend tool life and improve thread quality. Do not force the tap if resistance increases sharply — back off to clear chips before continuing.