Product Information
- Each Carbon Steel NPT Pipe Tap and Hex Die Kit includes one pipe tap and one hex die, providing tools for both internal and external threading tasks
- The pipe tap is used to clean or re-thread damaged or jammed pipe threads on NPT fittings; It is suitable for many materials, including metals and plastics
- The tap has a tapered thread design (3/4 inch per foot) and comes in sizes that match the pipe fittings being threaded; It also includes a chamfer for easier threading
- NPT threads require a sealer, like Teflon tape or pipe compound, to prevent leaks
- The hex die is used to fix or clean external threads on bolts and rods; It is durable, easy to use, and works in both shop and field settings
