WIDIA GTD Pipe and Conduit Thread Tap: 2"-11.5 NPT/ANPT, H2, 7 Flute, Plug Chamfer

The WIDIA GTD 16243 is a 2"-11.5 NPT/ANPT pipe and conduit thread tap designed for threading aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. It is commonly used in plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems where leak-proof tapered threads are required. The H2 hardness and plug chamfer make it suitable for through-hole threading in industrial piping applications.

The WIDIA GTD 16243 is a high-speed steel pipe tap with a 2"-11.5 NPT/ANPT thread size, 7 flutes, and a plug chamfer. It has an H2 hardness rating and is designed for threading aluminum. The manufacturer part number is 16243, and it is optimized for creating tapered pipe threads in conduit and pipe fittings.

3G Electric supplies the WIDIA GTD 16243 pipe tap worldwide. As a global industrial equipment distributor since 1990, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your location. Contact us for availability and lead time; we source and deliver this high-speed steel tap to support your threading operations anywhere in the world.

For aluminum threading, select a high-speed steel tap like the WIDIA GTD 16243 with a plug chamfer and 7 flutes for efficient chip evacuation. Ensure the tap matches the required thread standard (NPT/ANPT) and size (2"-11.5). Use proper cutting fluid to reduce friction and prevent galling. Always follow manufacturer guidelines for speed and feed rates.