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L Series Taps
The LOCK-N-STITCH® POWERTAPTM design incorporates shallower flutes for increased strength and for use in power tapping. Made of M-1 tool steel, these taps are for normal tapping conditions in both cast iron and aluminum.
PowerTap for L4 Pins
L4BT-1
L4BT-3
L4BT-6
L4PT-1
L4PT-3
L4PT-6
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PowerTap for L6 Pins
L6BT-1
L6BT-3
L6BT-6
L6PT-1
L6PT-3
L6PT-6
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PowerTap for L8 Pins
L8BT-1
L8BT-3
L8BT-6
L8PT-1
L8PT-3
L8PT-6
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TOUGH DUTY TAPS are made of CPM-M4 powdered metal technology for abrasion resistance and will stay sharp longer in tougher tapping conditions. And they have the same great flute design as our original POWERTAPTM.
Tough Duty Tap for L4 Pins
LT4BT-1
LT4BT-3
LT4BT-6
LT4ST-1
LT4ST-3
LT4ST-6
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Tough Duty Tap for L6 Pins
LT6BT-1
LT6BT-3
LT6BT-6
LT6ST-1
LT6ST-3
LT6ST-6
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Bottoming
Bottoming
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We designed this new Piloted Taps (U.S. Patent number 5,562,371) to help keep the tap aligned to the drilled hole. The L4 and L6 taps are made of CPM-M4. Improper tap alignment is the number one cause of broken taps. You can do a lot to eliminate that cause with
Tough Duty Piloted Taps for L4 Pins - Piloted
LT4PLT-1
LT4PLT-3
LT4PLT-6
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Piloted
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Tough Duty Piloted Taps for L6 Pins - Piloted
LT6PLT-1
LT6PLT-3
LT6PLT-6
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Piloted
Piloted
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Tough Duty Piloted Taps for L8 Pins - Piloted
LT8PLT-1
LT8PLT-3
LT8PLT-6
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Piloted
Piloted
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It’s not a crack free world.....
You can always depend on LOCK-N-STITCH® …………… . |