Cleveland
Cleveland C54788 Straight Flute Hand Tap 5/8"-18 UNF Plug
Straight flute hand tap cuts 5/8"-18 UNF threads with a 1.81 in thread length and 3.81 in overall length in high-speed steel
- TypeTaps
- Straight-flute design cuts clean threads in through-holes
- 5/8"-18 UNF plug tap starts threads easily
- High-speed steel resists wear for longer tool life
- 81 in thread length handles deeper holes
- 81 in overall length fits standard tap wrenches
Cleveland C54788 Straight Flute Hand Tap
The Cleveland C54788 is a straight flute hand tap designed for creating unified fine threads in metal workpieces. It suits machinists and maintenance technicians who need to cut or repair internal threads by hand or with a tapping head.
Thermals noise and power draw
As a manual cutting tool the tap generates no electrical power draw and produces no operating noise. Heat during use depends on the workpiece material cutting speed and lubrication rather than the tool itself.
Replaces worn or damaged taps
This tap replaces a worn or damaged 5/8"-18 UNF plug tap when thread quality degrades or the original tool is lost. The upgrade is worthwhile when the existing tap no longer holds the H3 limit or produces a clean 2B class of fit.
Highlights
- Straight-flute design cuts clean threads in through-holes
- 5/8"-18 UNF plug tap starts threads easily
- High-speed steel resists wear for longer tool life
- 81 in thread length handles deeper holes
- 81 in overall length fits standard tap wrenches
Specifications
| Brand | CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Taps |
Questions about this item
How do you install the Cleveland C54788 tap and which step is often done incorrectly?
Drill a 14.50 mm hole, apply cutting fluid, then start the tap square to the workpiece; the common error is tilting the tap, which cuts crooked threads.
What maintenance or replacement will the Cleveland C54788 tap need later?
The uncoated high-speed steel dulls with use; resharpen or replace the tap once threads show tearing or require excessive torque.
What limit appears first when using the Cleveland C54788 tap continuously?
Heat buildup in the 1.81 in thread length softens the cutting edges, causing rapid wear before the 3.81 in overall length becomes a factor.
Also in this aisle
People compared these
Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.
