Emkay Fractional size BS-949 Hand Tap (UNC/ UNF/ BSW/ BSF)

Features of Emkay Fractional Size BS-949 Hand Tap (UNC / UNF / BSW / BSF)

1. High-Quality High-Speed Steel (HSS) – Made from premium-grade HSS for exceptional durability, strength, and wear resistance.

2. Supports Multiple Thread Standards – Available in UNC (Unified Coarse), UNF (Unified Fine), BSW (British Standard Whitworth), and BSF (British Standard Fine) thread forms.

3. Precision Ground Threads – Ensures accurate, smooth cutting and superior thread quality with tight tolerances.

4. Versatile Fractional Sizes – Offered in various inch-based sizes, suitable for a wide range of engineering and maintenance tasks.

5. Hand Tap Design – Designed for manual threading applications, ideal for workshop and on-site use.

6. Tapered Lead-In – Facilitates easy alignment and smooth start of the tapping process.

7. Three-Piece Tap Sets Available – Typically includes taper, intermediate, and bottoming taps for complete threading operations.

8. Corrosion and Heat Resistant – Withstands high-temperature environments and resists rust for long-term usability.

9. Suitable for Various Materials – Performs well on materials like mild steel, brass, aluminum, cast iron, and plastics.

10. Compliant with BS-949 Standard – Manufactured to British Standards, ensuring compatibility and reliability in technical applications.

Applications For uses : 

1. General Threading Work – Used for creating or repairing internal threads in metal components across various industries.

2. Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) – Ideal for restoring damaged or worn threads on-site or in workshops.

3. Machinery and Equipment Assembly – Essential in threading holes for bolts and fasteners during assembly of machines.

4. Metal Fabrication – Widely used in custom fabrication jobs requiring precise inch-based thread standards.

5. Automotive and Aerospace – Suitable for threading parts like engine blocks, brackets, and frames using UNC/UNF/BSW/BSF threads.

6. Tool Rooms and Engineering Workshops – Used in prototyping, custom tool creation, and fixture building.

7. Plumbing and Fittings – Helpful in tapping threaded holes in valves, flanges, and pipe fittings.

8. Educational and Training Institutions – Used for teaching manual tapping techniques and thread standards in technical courses.

9. Precision Manufacturing – Ensures accurate threading in components requiring specific British or Unified thread profiles.

10. DIY and Hobby Projects – Useful for home mechanics, hobbyists, and model builders needing precise manual threading tools.