Buy Tapping Heads Online in Australia
Tapping heads and tap holders drive a tap in a drill press, mill or magnetic drill so threads are cut faster and with fewer broken taps. AIMS Industrial lists six: five Sutton Tools Tapmatic and Synchroflex tap holders covering rigid, self-reversing, tension and compression, and manual machine tapping from M1 to M30, and one Alpha tapping chuck for magnetic drills. For help choosing the tap itself, see our tap and die guide.
What's in the range
| Type | Products | What the range includes |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid tapping holders | 2 | Sutton Z101 Synchroflex Tap Holder in M2-M5, M4-M12, M8-M20 and M16-M30, and Sutton Z100 Tapmatic Synchroflex Tap Holder in M1-M6, M4-M12 and M4-M16. |
| Self-reversing tap holder | 1 | Sutton Z103 Tapmatic Self-Reversing Tap Holder in M2.5-M6 and M4-M12. |
| Tension and compression tap holder | 1 | Sutton Z102NSM6 Tapmatic Tension & Compression Tap Holder, M5-M18. |
| Tap holder for manual machines | 1 | Sutton Z104 Tapmatic Tap Holder in M1.4-M6, M3-M12 and M5-M18. |
| Magnetic drill tapping chuck | 1 | Alpha Mag Drill Tapping Chuck, M9-M18, MT2. |
Choosing a tapping head
Start with the machine. A rigid tapping holder suits a machine that can synchronise spindle speed and feed to the tap pitch. A self-reversing holder backs the tap out for you on a drill press, and a tension and compression holder gives the tap some float in both directions. The Sutton Z104 is listed for manual machines, and the Alpha chuck is for magnetic drills.
Then match the size range to the taps you will run. Each holder is listed by the tap size range it drives, so choose the variant that covers your largest and smallest taps. Finally check how the holder mounts to your spindle. Only the Alpha chuck lists its mount (MT2) in the title, so confirm the shank or taper on the data sheet for the Sutton holders.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the tap size range, mounting and the machine type before you order.
Related ranges
You will also need taps and often collets. See taps, tapping collets, tap drill sets, threading, tool holder accessories, machine tool accessories, magnetic drills and machining. Brands: Sutton Tools and Alpha.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which holder suits your machine? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help match a holder to your machine and taps.
Tapping head FAQs
What tapping heads does AIMS list?
Six products: Sutton Tools rigid tapping (Z100 and Z101), self-reversing (Z103), tension and compression (Z102) and manual machine (Z104) tap holders, plus an Alpha tapping chuck for magnetic drills. Between them they cover tap sizes from M1 to M30.
Do I need a rigid tapping holder or a floating one?
A rigid holder suits a machine that synchronises spindle and feed to the tap pitch. If your machine cannot do that, a tension and compression holder gives the tap float to cope with the difference. Check your machine before you choose.
What is a self-reversing tap holder?
The Sutton Z103 Tapmatic Self-Reversing Tap Holder backs the tap out of the hole for you, which saves reversing the spindle by hand. It is listed in M2.5-M6 and M4-M12.
What tap sizes does a tapping head handle?
Each holder is listed by tap size range, from M1 up to M30 across the range. For example the Z101 Synchroflex comes in M2-M5, M4-M12, M8-M20 and M16-M30. Choose the variant that covers the taps you use.
Is there a tapping chuck for a magnetic drill?
Yes. The Alpha Mag Drill Tapping Chuck is listed for M9 to M18 with an MT2 mount.