Value Collection S 433 Tap Collet 0.2756 in 7.00mm

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION S 433 is a rubber tap collet designed to securely hold taps during machine tapping operations. With a collet size of 0.2756 inches (7.00 mm) and a minimum collet capacity of 0.1102 inches (2.8 mm), it provides a firm, concentric grip on straight-shank taps in CNC machining centers, drill presses, and tapping heads. The rubber construction allows slight axial float to reduce tap breakage during through-hole and blind-hole tapping cycles. Machinists and tool crib technicians are the primary installers of this collet type.

This collet is suited for light-duty to moderate tapping applications in production machining environments. It is compatible with standard tapping heads and collet-style tap holders that accept 7.00 mm collets. The S 433 does not support through-coolant delivery and is not configured for tension-compression tapping — it is intended for rigid tapping setups where the machine control handles synchronization. Typical use cases include threading operations on steel, aluminum, and similar workpiece materials at moderate spindle speeds.

Key Features

• Collet size of 0.2756 inches (7.00 mm) for precise tap retention
• Minimum collet capacity of 0.1102 inches (2.8 mm)
• Rubber construction provides grip compliance to reduce tap breakage
• No through-coolant passages — suited for dry or flood-coolant external application
• Rigid tapping configuration — no tension-compression float
• Lightweight at 0.03 pounds for easy tool change handling

Compatibility

Designed as a replacement-style tap collet for use with standard collet-style tapping heads and tap holders that accept 7.00 mm rubber collets. No specific model compatibility was provided by the manufacturer for this part.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machining technicians or tool crib personnel. Ensure the tapping head and collet body are clean and free of chips or coolant residue before seating the collet. Verify the collet is fully seated in the holder and that the tap shank diameter matches the collet size before beginning any tapping cycle. Do not force an oversized tap shank into the collet, as this will damage the rubber and compromise grip.