Irwin 12-24 NC Taper Bottom Bulk HCS Machine Screw Tap (1232ZR)

Description

Irwin 12-24 NC Taper Bottom Bulk HCS Machine Screw Tap (1232ZR) is a high-performance threading tool designed for a variety of hand-operated applications. Made from high carbon steel, it provides the reliability and performance needed for creating new threads or rethreading existing ones in materials such as steel, aluminum, and cast iron. The tap features a 12-24 NC thread size and a bottoming tap style, which is ideal for threading all the way to the bottom of a blind hole. The straight flutes are specifically designed to clear chips efficiently, ensuring a smooth and clean threading process. This tap is an essential tool for maintenance, repair, and general-purpose threading tasks where accuracy and durability are paramount.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• High Carbon Steel Construction: Ensures excellent wear resistance and durability, extending tap life and providing consistent performance.
• Bottoming Tap Design: Short chamfer of 1 to 1.5 threads enables cutting threads to the very bottom of blind holes, maximizing threaded area.
• Efficient Chip Removal: Four straight flutes allow quick and easy chip clearance, preventing clogging and ensuring clean threads.
• General-Purpose Threading: Produces a Class 2B thread fit suitable for a wide range of hand threading applications.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Part Number: 1232ZR
• Thread Size: 12-24 NC (National Coarse)
• Tap Style: Taper Bottom
• Material: High Carbon Steel (HCS)
• Hand of Cut: Right-hand
• Number of Flutes: 4

HOW TO USE:

• Preparation: Ensure the hole is properly sized using the recommended drill bit for a 12-24 NC tap.
• Secure the Tap: Hold the tap firmly and straight in a suitable tap wrench.
• Lubrication: Apply cutting oil to the tap and hole to reduce friction and heat, improving tap life and thread quality.
• Starting: Place the tap perpendicular in the hole and turn the wrench clockwise two full turns with gentle pressure.
• Chip Clearing: Back the tap out a quarter to half turn to break and clear chips from the flutes.
• Repeat: Continue turning forward and backing up until the desired thread depth is achieved.

BENEFITS OF USING IRWIN 12-24 NC TAPER BOTTOM BULK HCS MACHINE SCREW TAP (1232ZR):

• Versatile for various hand-operated threading projects in maintenance, repair, and rethreading.
• Reliable performance with high carbon steel and specialized flute design for consistent thread cutting.
• Bottoming tap style allows threading close to the bottom of holes for maximum thread engagement.
• Cost-effective bulk pack suitable for frequent users or professionals.
• Manufactured in the USA, ensuring quality and craftsmanship.

FEATURES:

• Designed for hand threading applications only.
• Ground straight flutes for improved chip flow.
• Produces a Class 2B thread fit for general-purpose use.
• Right-hand cut for standard clockwise threading.
• Suitable for steel, aluminum, and cast iron.
• Not recommended for use with power tools.