Description
Overview:
The Volkel Metric Tap M2 x 0.40 Plug Cut is a straight flute hand tap for cutting accurate internal threads in metal. Made from high-quality steel for durability and wear resistance, it produces ISO metric threads to DIN 13. The plug chamfer makes it a versatile "second" tap that balances easy starting with the ability to reach near to the bottom of a blind hole. Suitable for use with a small tap wrench or in a tapping holder at low speed, it's ideal for fine-thread work on small components in machinery, instruments, electronics, and light fabrication. Reliable for materials such as mild steel, aluminium, brass and plastics when used with the correct tapping fluid and technique. Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 902 1400C. Sold individually.
Key Features:
- Metric size: M2 x 0.40 thread for fine, precise fastening
- Straight flute design for dependable hand tapping and clean thread formation
- Plug chamfer for general-purpose use in through and shallow blind holes
- Conforms to DIN 13 for consistent ISO metric thread profiles
- Durable steel construction for long service life under workshop use
- Suitable for use with an appropriate tap wrench or tapping handle
- Works on common metals and plastics with suitable cutting lubricant
- Recommended tapping drill size: approximately 1.6 mm for M2 x 0.40
- Compact size ideal for precision assemblies and small repairs
- MPN: 902 1400C; supplied as a single tap
Typical Applications:
Creating new M2 threads or restoring damaged ones in brackets, panels, housings and small machine parts. Useful for precision assemblies in electronics, robotics, model engineering, and light-duty workshop tasks. Suitable for fine-thread work on components found in tools, fixtures, small engines, garden machinery controls, and custom fabrications where reliable M2 fastenings are required.
Also known as:
Hand tap, plug tap, second tap, metric thread tap, M2 x 0.40 tap, straight flute tap, thread cutter, threading tool, internal thread cutter, ISO metric tap.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 1400C |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkel |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Handheld Construction Tools |
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