Alfa Tools HSNPT270305 Pipe Tap

Alfa Tools HSNPT270305 is a high-speed steel taper pipe tap (NPT) sized for 1/2" pipe with 14 threads per inch. It features a ground-thread profile and four flutes, delivering clean, accurate cutting for standard 1/2"-14 NPT threads with a thread length of 1-3/8 inches. This tap is designed for tapping pipe and pipe fittings where sealing compounds or tape may be used to achieve a leakproof joint, and it is suitable for materials like carbon steels, leaded steels, and die-cast parts when matched to cutting conditions. The tool is listed under Alfa’s HSNPT270305 stock number, making it a dedicated entry in Alfa Tools’ NPT pipe-tapping lineup to pair with a standard tap wrench and appropriate cutting fluid for reliable threading in plumbing or mechanical piping tasks.