Description
Overview:
The Plug Cut, Metric Tap M8 x 1.25, Single by Volkel is a robust steel hand tap for cutting accurate internal threads in metal components. Built to ISO standards and DIN 13, it produces the standard M8 coarse thread (1.25 mm pitch) used widely across construction and garden machinery. The straight flute, plug (second) lead suits general-purpose threading in through holes and starting threads in most blind holes, delivering reliable alignment and clean results when used with a suitable tap wrench or T‐handle. It is a practical choice for repairs, maintenance, and custom fabrication on items like housings, brackets, covers, and frames. For best results, use a tapping lubricant appropriate to the material and a typical tapping drill size of approximately 6.8 mm.
Key Features:
- M8 x 1.25 coarse thread size for common repair and fabrication tasks
- Plug (second) cut lead for general-purpose use in through and blind holes
- Straight flute design for controlled chip removal in routine hand tapping
- Manufactured to ISO standards and DIN 13 for consistent thread form
- Durable steel construction for long service life with correct use
- Suitable for materials such as mild steel, aluminium, brass, and plastics
- Works with standard tap wrenches or guided setups for improved accuracy
- Typical tapping drill size: approximately 6.8 mm (guidance)
- Supplied singly, allowing easy replacement or topping up of sets
- Practical for on-site maintenance, workshop repairs, and fabrication
Typical Applications:
Creating new M8 threads in drilled holes, restoring damaged threads, and preparation for bolts or studs in brackets, guards, casings, frames, and fixtures. Useful for maintenance on construction equipment, garden machinery, workshop tools, and general metalworking projects where a dependable M8 x 1.25 internal thread is required.
Also known as:
Plug tap, second cut tap, intermediate hand tap, M8 x 1.25 plug tap, ISO metric coarse thread tap, straight flute hand tap, M8 threading tool.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 902 1405C |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkel |
| OEM No. | 804/042C |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
