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Silver metal hand tap with fluted shaft and square drive end

Drill America

Drill America 5/16-60 HSS Plug Hand Tap

SKU CH-QM71-2DCJH

Cuts 5/16"-60 threads in through holes using high-speed steel plug tap

  • HSS construction resists wear during repeated threading
  • 5/16-60 size cuts precise threads for specialised fits
  • Plug style suits through-hole tapping tasks
  • Taper start aligns thread square with workpiece
  • Prop 65 listed chemical present in product

Thread cutting tool for metalworkers

The Drill America 5/16-60 HSS plug hand tap cuts internal threads in through holes. It is made from high-speed steel for general machine or CNC tapping across a wide range of materials. The plug style starts threads easily and suits both hand and powered operation. This tool serves mechanics and machinists who need reliable thread creation.

High-speed steel construction for durability

The HSS body resists wear during repeated use in steel, aluminium and other common alloys. A 5/16 inch diameter with 60 threads per inch matches specific fastener requirements. The plug chamfer helps alignment when starting the cut in a through hole. No surface treatment or coating is detailed in the supplied data.

Replaces worn or missing taps in a set

Use this tap when an existing 5/16-60 tool is dull, chipped or lost. The jump is worth it if the current tap no longer produces clean threads or cannot start square in the workpiece. Buyers needing a different thread pitch, a bottoming chamfer for blind holes, or a coated tap for abrasive materials should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • HSS construction resists wear during repeated threading
  • 5/16-60 size cuts precise threads for specialised fits
  • Plug style suits through-hole tapping tasks
  • Taper start aligns thread square with workpiece
  • Prop 65 listed chemical present in product

Specifications

BrandDRILL AMERICA

Questions about this item

What thread standard does the 5/16-60 tap follow?

The tap cuts a 5/16 inch diameter thread with 60 threads per inch in a plug style for through holes.

What size tap wrench or holder fits the 5/16-60 tap?

The tap shank matches standard dimensions for a 5/16 inch tap so it fits the corresponding tap wrench or adjustable holder.

How do you start the 5/16-60 plug tap straight in the hole?

Apply cutting fluid, align the tap perpendicular to the workpiece, and turn the wrench with steady pressure while backing off to clear chips.

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