Minerallac Company 68044 - A 10-32 hand tap with a hex shank power tap design. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish and has 3 flutes and a plug point. The tap is 1-15/16" long with a 3/4" thread length and is sized for fine 32 threads per inch.
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68044

Alternate Item Number: 12114971

UPC: 085937680440

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Overview

The Minerallac Company 68044 10-32 Hex Shank Power Tap is a precision-engineered threading tool designed for fast, reliable metalworking tasks. This tap features a 1/4" hex shank that securely fits all hex shank power tools and hand tools, ensuring compatibility with the Minerallac Quick Change Drill Adapter for seamless operation. Manufactured from high-quality steel, it delivers consistent performance for creating 10-32 threads in a variety of materials. The tap is specifically intended for use with power tools, reducing manual effort and increasing productivity in industrial, HVAC, automotive, and electrical applications. Note: Hex Shank Taps are not warranted against breakage. This SKU is part of Minerallac’s line of hex shank power taps, which includes sizes 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, and 1/4-20, offering versatility for diverse threading needs.
  • 1/4" hex shank fits all hex shank power and hand tools
  • Designed for 10-32 thread creation in metal and other materials
  • Compatible with Minerallac Quick Change Drill Adapter for quick tool changes
  • Manufactured from durable steel for long-lasting performance
  • Part of Minerallac’s hex shank power tap line for versatile threading

Specifications

Finish
Plain
Finish
Plain Finish
Length
1-15/16 in
Material
Steel
Material
Carbon Steel
Number of Flutes
3
Point Type
Plug
Size
10-32
Special Features
High Speed steel stays sharp even after tapping hardened alloys.
Thread Length
3/4 IN
Thread per Inch
32 TPI
Thread per Inch
32
Thread Type
Fine
Type
Hand Tap
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68039

A hand tap for threading applications. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap is size 8-32, has a 2-1/8" length, 3/4" thread length, 32 threads per inch, 4 flutes, and a plug point type.
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68042

This is a hand tap for threading 10-32 NC threads. It is made of carbon steel with a bright finish. The sheet identifies it as a carbon taper style tap for machine tapping through holes or blind holes with adequate bottom clearance.
A hand tap for threading 10-24 NC threads. It is made of carbon steel and has a bright finish. The sheet identifies it as a carbon taper style tap for machine tapping through holes or blind holes with adequate bottom clearance.

68041

A hand tap for threading 10-24 NC threads. It is made of carbon steel and has a bright finish. The sheet identifies it as a carbon taper style tap for machine tapping through holes or blind holes with adequate bottom clearance.
A hand tap for threading applications. It is made of carbon steel with a bright finish. The tap has a 3/8"-16 NC thread size and is listed as a carbon taper style.

68080

A hand tap for threading applications. It is made of carbon steel with a bright finish. The tap has a 3/8"-16 NC thread size and is listed as a carbon taper style.
A hand tap for threading applications, specified as a 5/16-18 plug style tap. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap measures 2-23/32" long and has a 1-1/8" thread length. It has coarse 18 threads per inch and 4 flutes.

68049

A hand tap for threading applications, specified as a 5/16-18 plug style tap. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap measures 2-23/32" long and has a 1-1/8" thread length. It has coarse 18 threads per inch and 4 flutes.
This is a hand tap with a 1/4"-20 NC coarse thread size and plug point type. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap has a 2-1/2 OAL, 1" thread length, 4 flutes, and is listed with drill size 7 / ground thread limit H3.

68047

This is a hand tap with a 1/4"-20 NC coarse thread size and plug point type. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap has a 2-1/2 OAL, 1" thread length, 4 flutes, and is listed with drill size 7 / ground thread limit H3.
This is a hand tap for threading, specified as a 6-32 plug style carbon steel tap. It has a bright finish and NC thread type. The sheet notes it is intended for machine tapping through holes or blind holes with adequate bottom clearance.

68037

This is a hand tap for threading, specified as a 6-32 plug style carbon steel tap. It has a bright finish and NC thread type. The sheet notes it is intended for machine tapping through holes or blind holes with adequate bottom clearance.
This is a hand tap for threading 1/2-13 coarse threads. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap is 3-3/8" long with a 1-21/32" thread length and a plug point type.

68084

This is a hand tap for threading 1/2-13 coarse threads. It is made of carbon steel with a plain finish. The tap is 3-3/8" long with a 1-21/32" thread length and a plug point type.

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