IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO - ACH 1527 5/16-18 NC Bottom Tap

IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO - ACH 1527 5/16-18 NC Bottom Tap

IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO - ACH model 1527 is a 5/16-18 NC bottom tap designed for cutting or forming internal threads to the bottom of blind holes. This tap is intended for professional automotive shop tools and mechanic workshop tools, providing the thread depth needed where through taps cannot reach. It suits repair, maintenance, and fabrication tasks commonly encountered in garages and service bays.

Garage Tools And Universal Mechanic Tools

Use the 1527 bottom tap in conjunction with tap wrenches, drill presses with tapping attachments, or manual tapping setups. Its 5/16-18 NC sizing is compatible with standard coarse-thread fasteners used in automotive assemblies and universal mechanic tools kits. The bottom tap profile enables clean threading at the deepest point of a blind hole, reducing the need for secondary operations and ensuring secure fastener engagement.

Professional Automotive Shop Tools And Heavy Duty Workshop Tools

This tap integrates into workshop workflows for tasks such as repairing stripped threads in engine components, body mounts, brackets, and accessory fittings. As part of a professional automotive shop tools inventory, it complements thread gauges, taps and dies sets, and re-threading tools used by experienced technicians. Suitable handling and lubrication during tapping helps extend tool life and promote precise thread form.

Specification clarity helps technicians select the right tool for the job: the model number 1527 and the 5/16-18 NC designation identify thread size and pitch for consistent results. For shops standardizing tooling, this tap is a straightforward addition to repair benches and mobile tool carts focused on mechanic workshop tools.

Packaging and compatibility vary by supplier; verify fitment for specific fixtures and tapping rigs before use. For shop managers and technicians seeking reliable performance for blind-hole threading, the IRWIN INDUSTRIAL TOOL CO - ACH 1527 bottom tap is a compact, purpose-built option. Fast shipping.