Emkay High Speed Steel HSS BS 949/ANSI Pipe Taps NPT (6″ LONG)

Features of Emkay High Speed Steel (HSS) BS 949 / ANSI Pipe Taps – NPT (6″ LONG)

1. High-Speed Steel (HSS) Construction – Crafted from premium HSS for excellent toughness, wear resistance, and extended tool life.

2. NPT Thread Profile – Cuts National Pipe Taper (NPT) threads, ideal for leak-tight, pressure-resistant pipe connections.

3. Extra Long 6-Inch Design – Provides extended reach for tapping deep or hard-to-access holes, ensuring versatility in confined spaces.

4. BS 949 / ANSI Compliant – Manufactured to meet British Standard and ANSI specifications, ensuring dimensional accuracy and compatibility.

5. Tapered Thread Cutting – Ideal for creating conical threads that tighten under torque for leak-proof sealing.

6. Precision Ground Flutes – Delivers clean threading, smooth finishes, and effective chip removal during operation.

7. Manual or Machine Use – Suitable for hand tapping or use with slow-speed machines, depending on application.

8. Universal Material Compatibility – Effective on a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, and cast iron.

9. Industrial Grade Performance – Engineered for professional, high-precision threading tasks in industrial settings.

10. Corrosion and Heat Resistant – Designed to perform reliably under demanding conditions in various environments.

Applications For uses : 

1. Plumbing and Piping Systems – Ideal for tapping NPT tapered threads in pipe joints used for water, gas, steam, and oil lines.

2. Industrial Maintenance and Repair – Used to repair or rethread worn-out internal pipe threads in hard-to-reach locations.

3. Deep Hole Threading – Extended 6″ length allows access to deep or recessed threading areas in equipment and machinery.

4. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems – Suitable for creating pressure-tight tapered threads in valve blocks, cylinders, and manifolds.

5. OEM and Fabrication Units – Used in manufacturing components that require precise, standard NPT threading in deep cavities.

6. Oil & Gas Industry – Helps in tapping tapered thread ports in heavy-duty fuel and gas pipeline installations.

7. HVAC and Mechanical Systems – Enables tapping of NPT threads in ventilation and temperature control equipment.

8. Marine and Offshore Applications – Durable enough for threading connections in harsh marine environments.

9. Tool Rooms and Machine Shops – Essential for producing and maintaining custom pipe fittings and adapters.

10. Construction and Utility Projects – Used on-site for quick and reliable threading of NPT connections in various structures.