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Irwin 5/16'' High Carbon Steel Fractional Plug Tap

Irwin 1427
SKU IRW-1427
Irwin 5/16'' High Carbon Steel Fractional Plug Tap

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This carbon steel plug tap is ideal for routine maintenance, repair, work and fore re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. This tool is excellent for most metals and is made of high carbon steel for resilience. This straight flute is grounded to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. This tap produces a class 2B thread.

  • Thread Size: 5/16 in.
  • Threads Per Inch: 18.
  • Thread Standard: NC.
  • No. of Flutes: 4.
  • Cutting Direction: Right.
  • End Shape: Chamfer - 3 to 5 threads.
  • Style: plug.
  • Applicable Materials: Most Metals.
  • Material: High Carbon Steel.

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Irwin 1427 Description

This carbon steel plug tap is ideal for routine maintenance, repair, work and fore re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. This tool is excellent for most metals and is made of high carbon steel for resilience. This straight flute is grounded to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. This tap produces a class 2B thread.

  • Thread Size: 5/16 in.
  • Threads Per Inch: 18.
  • Thread Standard: NC.
  • No. of Flutes: 4.
  • Cutting Direction: Right.
  • End Shape: Chamfer - 3 to 5 threads.
  • Style: plug.
  • Applicable Materials: Most Metals.
  • Material: High Carbon Steel.

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$3.60Each
In Stock-

Ships between 02/23/2026 - 02/25/2026

ReturnThis item is non-returnable
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Product Specifications

Part Number1427, 585-1427
Weight0.03-lb
UPC042526014277

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Manufacturer Description

TAP 5/16-18NC PLUG HANSON

  • Ideal for routine maintenance repair work and for re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. Straight flutes are ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. Designed for hand threading work in a variety of mate
  • Applicable Materials: Most Metals
  • Material: High Carbon Steel
  • Style: Plug
Prop65
Important PROP 65 InformationWarning: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. to CA residents.
Irwin 5/16'' High Carbon Steel Fractional Plug Tap
$3.60Each
In Stock-

Ships between 02/23/2026 - 02/25/2026

ReturnThis item is non-returnable

Similar Plug Tap Products

Irwin 1427 Description

This carbon steel plug tap is ideal for routine maintenance, repair, work and fore re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. This tool is excellent for most metals and is made of high carbon steel for resilience. This straight flute is grounded to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. This tap produces a class 2B thread.

  • Thread Size: 5/16 in.
  • Threads Per Inch: 18.
  • Thread Standard: NC.
  • No. of Flutes: 4.
  • Cutting Direction: Right.
  • End Shape: Chamfer - 3 to 5 threads.
  • Style: plug.
  • Applicable Materials: Most Metals.
  • Material: High Carbon Steel.

Product Specifications

Irwin
Visit The Irwin Store
Part Number1427, 585-1427
Weight0.03-lb
UPC042526014277

Shop Top 100 Tools & Hardware Products.

View other Plug Tap Best Sellers.

Manufacturer Description

TAP 5/16-18NC PLUG HANSON

  • Ideal for routine maintenance repair work and for re-threading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical. Straight flutes are ground to provide rapid chip removal for efficient threading. Designed for hand threading work in a variety of mate
  • Applicable Materials: Most Metals
  • Material: High Carbon Steel
  • Style: Plug
Prop65
Important PROP 65 InformationWarning: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. to CA residents.

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