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Steel Alloys
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NPT Pipe Threading
Pipe Fittings
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Champion 324 1/4-18 HSS Ground Taper NPT Pipe Tap
324-1/4-18 is a Champion 324 1/4-18 HSS ground taper pipe tap for cutting new NPT threads in pipe and fittings. Its tapered pipe-thread geometry supports accurate NPT thread production. It is sold individually.
Key Benefits
- Ground high-speed steel for accurate, durable pipe-thread cutting.
- Tapered NPT geometry helps start and form new pipe threads.
- Designed for pipe, fitting and general machine-shop threading applications.
- Suitable for use with compatible tap-wrench or machine-tapping equipment.
- Champion tooling made in USA for professional metalworking.
Applications
- Cutting new NPT threads in pipe
- Pipe and fitting fabrication
- Steel-alloy and ferrous-metal threading
- Machine-shop and maintenance work
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | 324-1/4-18 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Champion HSS Ground NPT Pipe Taps |
| Pipe thread | NPT 1/4-18 |
| Tap style | Taper pipe tap |
| Thread form | National Pipe Taper (NPT) |
| Tool material | Ground high-speed steel (HSS) |
| Primary application | New pipe and fitting threads |
| Package quantity | 1 tap(s) |
| Country of origin | Made in USA |
How to Use
Drill the correct pilot hole, secure the pipe or fitting and align the tap with the bore. Apply suitable cutting fluid, advance the tap steadily and clear chips as needed. Verify the finished NPT thread with the correct gauge or mating fitting.
Pipe taps may require thread sealant on the finished connection. Cutting tools may shatter if misused. Follow safe tapping procedures and wear eye protection and appropriate personal protective equipment. California Proposition 65 warning may apply.
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- Ground high-speed steel taper pipe tap for cutting new NPT threads in pipe and fittings
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