Value Collection S 453 Rubber Tap Collet 0.5906 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION S 453 is a rubber tap collet designed to hold taps securely during tapping operations on machine tools equipped with a collet-style tap holder. With a collet size of 0.5906 inches (15.00 mm) and a minimum collet capacity of 0.3937 inches (10.0 mm), this collet accommodates tap sizes ranging from 9/16 inch to 3/4 inch. The rubber construction provides the flexibility and grip needed to reduce tap breakage during through-hole and blind-hole tapping. Machinists and tool-and-die professionals install this collet as a consumable or replacement component in standard tap collet holders.

This tap collet suits metalworking and machining applications where repeatable thread cutting is required. It is appropriate for use on drill presses, CNC machining centers, and manual milling machines that accept collet-style tap holders. The 9/16 inch to 3/4 inch tap size range makes it a practical fit for medium-range tapping work in production and job-shop environments. It is sold as a single unit and is intended as a direct replacement or spare for worn or damaged rubber tap collets of the same collet size.

Key Features

• Rubber collet construction provides controlled grip and reduces tap breakage
• Collet size of 0.5906 inches (15.00 mm) for precise fitment in compatible holders
• Accommodates tap sizes from 9/16 inch to 3/4 inch
• Minimum collet capacity of 0.3937 inches (10.0 mm)
• No through-coolant or tension-tap features — straightforward replacement collet
• Sold individually for targeted replacement without overstocking

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement rubber tap collet for collet-style tap holders accepting a 0.5906-inch (15.00 mm) collet with a 9/16 inch to 3/4 inch tap size range.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by machinists or toolroom technicians. Before replacing the collet, ensure the machine spindle is fully stopped and locked out per applicable OSHA lockout/tagout procedures. Seat the collet fully into the tap holder bore and confirm it is properly engaged before resuming operation. Inspect the collet for wear or cracking at regular intervals, as rubber collets are consumable components subject to degradation over time.