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CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap: #5-40 UNC, H1 / 2B, 2 Flute, Plug Chamfer, High Speed Steel (MPN 173001) - General Purpose Spiral-Point Taps
CHICAGO-LATROBEGeneral Purpose Spiral-Point Taps

CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap: #5-40 UNC, H1 / 2B, 2 Flute, Plug Chamfer, High Speed Steel (MPN 173001)

The CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap (#5-40 UNC, MPN 173001) is a general purpose spiral-point tap with H1 / 2B tolerance, 2 flutes, plug chamfer, and high-speed steel construction. 3G Electric interprets demand and…

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Spiral Point Tap: #5-40 UNC, H1 / 2B, 2 Flute, Plug Chamfer, High Speed Steel
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173001
Type
H1 / 2B, Plug Chamfer, High Speed Steel
Flute
2

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Product Description

The CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap (#5-40 UNC, MPN 173001) is a general purpose spiral-point tap with H1 / 2B tolerance, 2 flutes, plug chamfer, and high-speed steel construction. 3G Electric interprets demand and delivers this genuine industrial tap across 14 departments — and far more — with specialist depth in combustion, pumps and controls as a trust anchor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CHICAGO-LATROBE spiral point tap used for?

A CHICAGO-LATROBE spiral point tap is used for through-hole threading in metalworking. Its spiral point design pushes chips ahead, preventing clogging and enabling faster, cleaner threads in production environments.

What are the specifications of the CHICAGO-LATROBE #5-40 UNC tap?

This CHICAGO-LATROBE tap is #5-40 UNC, H1 / 2B class fit, with 2 flutes, plug chamfer, and high-speed steel construction. The manufacturer part number is 173001. It is designed for general-purpose threading in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Where to buy CHICAGO-LATROBE taps in worldwide?

3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE taps worldwide. We handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your facility. Contact us for pricing and lead time on this #5-40 UNC spiral point tap.

How to select the right spiral point tap for a job?

Select a spiral point tap based on thread size, pitch, material, and hole type. For through holes, spiral point taps push chips forward. Match the tap's H limit and chamfer (e.g., plug) to your tolerance and thread depth requirements.

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3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE general purpose spiral-point taps. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.

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