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Cleveland 54272 #8-32 Straight Flute Hand Tap
Three-piece #8-32 UNC high-speed steel hand tap set with 3/4 inch thread length and 4 flutes for right-hand threading
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- #8-32 UNC thread cuts cleanly in right-hand direction
- High-speed steel construction resists wear during repeated use
- Bright uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of threads
- Three-piece kit provides taper, plug and bottoming taps
- Four-flute design evacuates chips efficiently for smooth cutting
Cleveland #8-32 Straight Flute Hand Tap
This Cleveland 54272 tap cuts internal UNC threads for #8-32 fasteners in through-hole or blind-hole applications. The high-speed steel construction with bright finish suits general-purpose threading in steel, aluminium and plastic. A four-flute design provides chip clearance and cutting stability for hand or powered tapping operations. Thread limit H2 and class of fit 3B deliver standard tolerance for everyday assembly work.
Capacity and headroom for #8-32 threads
The 3/4 in thread length and 2 1/8 in overall length accommodate typical material thicknesses and fixture depths. A 75 percent thread drill size of 3.40 mm prepares holes for full thread engagement without excessive torque. Right-hand thread direction matches the vast majority of standard hardware. The tap handles production of clean, accurate threads in a single pass when the hole is correctly sized.
Upgrade from worn or undersized taps
Replaces dull, chipped or incorrectly sized taps that produce loose or oversized threads. The H2 limit restores proper class 3B fit when previous tooling has drifted out of tolerance. Worth the change when thread gauges show rejection rates rising or when a new batch of #8-32 hardware must be installed to specification. Not for metric threads, left-hand threads or thread sizes other than #8-32 UNC.
Highlights
- #8-32 UNC thread cuts cleanly in right-hand direction
- High-speed steel construction resists wear during repeated use
- Bright uncoated finish allows easy visual inspection of threads
- Three-piece kit provides taper, plug and bottoming taps
- Four-flute design evacuates chips efficiently for smooth cutting
Specifications
| Brand | CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Taps |
Questions about this item
Will the #8-32 tap fit the existing threaded holes in my older jig?
The tap cuts UNC #8-32 threads with a 3B class of fit and H2 limit, matching legacy #8-32 specifications.
How can I confirm the 54272 tap is cutting correctly after setup?
Check that the threads measure to a 3B class of fit using a #8-32 thread gauge and that the 3.40 mm drill size produces 75 percent thread engagement.
Does the three-piece kit include the 3.40 mm drill bit or must I buy it separately?
The kit contains three straight-flute hand taps only; the 3.40 mm drill bit for 75 percent thread depth is sold separately.
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