Description
Overview:
The Volkel Taper/2nd/Plug Cut, M3 x 0.50 Metric Taps, Set of 3 is a compact hand-tapping kit for creating or restoring M3 threads in metal. Each tap is precisely machined from durable tool steel with straight flutes for smooth, controlled chip evacuation. The set covers the full tapping sequence: a Taper tap to start the thread, a 2nd (intermediate) tap to deepen it, and a Plug (bottoming) tap to finish close to the bottom of blind holes. It is suitable for general workshop use on components found in construction and garden machinery, automotive parts, fixtures, and assemblies. Use with a standard tap wrench or tapping guide for best accuracy. Complies with ISO standards and threads to DIN 13. Manufacturer part number: 902 1401S.
Key Features:
- Three-piece set: Taper, 2nd, and Plug taps for complete thread formation from start to finish
- Standard M3 x 0.50 mm metric coarse pitch for wide compatibility in repairs and new builds
- Straight flutes for reliable chip control and smooth cutting in common metals
- Manufactured by Volkel for consistent dimensions and dependable performance
- Threads to DIN 13; ISO-compliant sizing for interchangeability with standard fasteners
- Durable tool steel construction for long service life with correct use
- Suits standard tap wrenches; square ends sized for common holders
- Ideal for through and blind holes; Plug tap helps reach close to hole bottoms
- Typical tapping drill size: 2.5 mm (pilot) to achieve correct thread engagement
- Clear size marking for easy identification in the toolbox
Typical Applications:
Creating or restoring M3 threads in steel, aluminium, brass, and similar materials. Useful for machinery guards, housings, brackets, electrical enclosures, small engine parts, garden equipment repairs, jigs, fixtures, and prototype work. Suitable for maintenance, assembly, and fabrication tasks where accurate, repeatable M3 threads are required in both through and blind holes.
Also known as:
Hand taps, metric hand tap set, M3 tap set, taper tap, second tap, plug tap, bottoming tap, threading taps, thread cutting set, thread repair taps, workshop tap set.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 1401S |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkel |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Handheld Construction Tools |
