Description
Overview:
The Volkel BSPT Imperial Tap, size 1/2 x 14, is a straight-flute hand tap designed for cutting accurate tapered pipe threads in metal. Made from robust hardened steel for dependable service life, it produces clean, correctly sized threads for tight, leak‐resistant joints in plumbing, maintenance, and fabrication work. It is intended for manual use with a suitable tap wrench. The size is 1/2 inch BSPT, with 14 threads per inch, and a 1:16 taper to match standard BSPT pipe fittings. Built to ISO 529, this tap offers consistent geometry and compatibility with quality tooling. Supplied individually, it's a practical choice for professionals and DIY users needing to create or restore tapered pipe threads in common workshop and site environments.
Key Features:
- 1/2 inch BSPT size, 14 TPI for standard pipe threads
- 1:16 taper only for precise, leak‐resistant tapered threads
- Straight flute hand tap for controlled, manual threading
- Manufactured by Volkel for consistent accuracy and finish
- Complies with ISO 529 for dimensional and performance reliability
- Durable hardened steel construction for long service life
- Suitable for use with standard tap wrenches for easy setup and control
- Cuts or reconditions tapered pipe threads in ferrous and non‐ferrous metals, depending on hardness and setup
- Clean cutting action helps reduce cross‐threading and rework
Typical Applications:
Threading or chasing tapered pipe threads in plumbing lines, compressed air systems, irrigation setups, plant and workshop maintenance, and general fabrication. Ideal for creating new BSPT threads in fittings and couplers or restoring damaged threads to ensure reliable assembly and sealing with compatible pipework and sealants.
Also known as:
BSPT hand tap, 1/2 inch BSPT 14 TPI tap, British Standard Pipe Taper tap, pipe thread tap, pipe thread cutter, taper pipe tap, 1:16 taper pipe threading tap.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 1453 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkel |
| OEM No. | 874/0183A |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
