IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO - ACH 1440 7/16-20 NPT Pipe Tap

IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO - ACH 1440 7/16-20 NPT Pipe Tap

The IRWIN 1440 7/16-20 NPT Pipe Tap delivers precise thread cutting for tapered NPT fittings commonly used in automotive and industrial fluid systems. Designed for consistent performance, this tap helps professional technicians and experienced DIYers form clean, accurate threads in a wide range of metal materials. Built to meet shop demands, it offers reliable engagement and predictable chip control when used with appropriate tapping technique and lubrication.

Garage Tools And Workshop Use

As a core item among garage tools, the 1440 NPT tap is engineered for repeatable results when preparing ports for pipe fittings, adapters, and threaded sensors. Its geometry reduces thread deformation and minimizes rework, making it a practical addition to mechanic benches and maintenance toolboxes. The compact profile makes it easy to use in constrained engine bays and equipment housings.

Universal Mechanic Tools Compatibility

This NPT pipe tap is suitable as a universal mechanic tool for plumbing-to-hydraulics applications in automotive shop environments. Compatible with common steels and non-ferrous metals when paired with correct cutting fluids, it supports thread restoration, repair, and new installations. The 7/16-20 size covers many standard fittings and adapters encountered in fuel, oil, and air systems.

Professional Automotive Shop Tools And Heavy Duty Workshop Tools

Manufactured to perform under frequent use, the IRWIN 1440 serves professional automotive shop tools inventories and heavy duty workshop tools collections alike. Its durable construction aims to keep downtime low and throughput high in busy service bays. For shops focused on reliability, this tap offers a cost-effective method to maintain thread integrity across assemblies.

Included usage tips: secure the workpiece, align the tap square to the hole, use proper cutting lubricant, and back out to clear chips regularly. Store in a dry, protected case to preserve cutting edges and dimensional accuracy.

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