CHICAGO-LATROBE Pipe and Conduit Thread Tap: 1/2"-14 NPTF, 5 Flute, Semi-Bottoming Chamfer (MPN 385844)
SKU 3G-OTH-273685
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What is a CHICAGO-LATROBE 1/2"-14 NPTF pipe tap used for?
This CHICAGO-LATROBE interrupted-thread pipe tap is used to cut internal NPTF threads in pipe and conduit fittings for leak-proof connections in industrial plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Its semi-bottoming chamfer allows threading close to the bottom of a blind hole.
What are the specifications of the CHICAGO-LATROBE 385844 pipe tap?
The CHICAGO-LATROBE 385844 is a 1/2"-14 NPTF interrupted-thread pipe tap with 5 flutes and a semi-bottoming chamfer. It is designed for threading steel, stainless steel, and other ferrous materials in industrial maintenance and fabrication applications.
Where to buy CHICAGO-LATROBE pipe taps worldwide?
3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE pipe taps like the 385844 to customers worldwide. We handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your facility. Contact us for pricing and lead time on this and other industrial threading tools across 14 departments.
How to select the right pipe tap for NPTF threads?
Select a pipe tap with the correct thread size and pitch, such as 1/2"-14 NPTF, and match the chamfer type to your hole: semi-bottoming for blind holes, taper for through holes. Interrupted-thread taps reduce torque and chip buildup in tough materials like stainless steel.
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3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE interrupted-thread pipe taps. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.
