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1/8" BSP Thread-Cutting Tap – High-Speed Steel (HSS)
1/8" BSP Thread-Cutting Tap – High-Speed Steel (HSS)
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This 1/8" BSP thread-cutting tap is designed for cutting internal pipe threads and assisting with the cleaning or re-threading of damaged or obstructed threads in compatible fittings.
Manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS), this tap is heat-treated and tempered for durability and wear resistance. Its straight-flute design makes it suitable for hand-operated threading applications in maintenance, repair and workshop environments.
The uncoated finish provides a versatile tool for general-purpose threading applications, including pipe fittings and other compatible components requiring a 1/8" BSP thread.
Key Features
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Designed for 1/8" BSP pipe threads
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Manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS)
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Heat-treated and tempered for durability
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Straight-flute design
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Uncoated finish
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Suitable for hand-threading applications
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Ideal for workshop maintenance and repair tasks
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Suitable for cutting internal threads in compatible materials
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Product type | Threading tap |
| Thread size | 1/8" BSP |
| Model number | G1/8 |
| Thread profile | 55° cylindrical pipe thread |
| Material | High-speed steel (HSS) |
| Flute type | Straight flute |
| Finish | Uncoated |
| Total length | 55mm |
| Cutting diameter | 9.5mm |
| Shank diameter | 6mm |
| Thread tolerance | Grade 1 (as specified by supplier) |
| Operation | Hand use |
| Quantity | 1 tap |
Applications
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Cutting internal 1/8" BSP threads
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Threading compatible pipe fittings
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Maintenance and repair work
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Cleaning or restoring suitable damaged threads
Important Notes
Confirm the thread standard and dimensions required for your application before use. BSP threads use a 55° thread profile and are different from NPT threads.
This is a threading tap, not a drill bit. Use an appropriate tapping method and lubricant for the material being threaded.
