Buy Tap Sets Online in Australia
AIMS Industrial lists 117 tap sets: 62 from Goliath, 35 from Bordo, 16 from Sutton Tools and 4 from P&N. They cover metric coarse and fine, UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF, BSPF, BSPT, NPT, BSB, BA and UN thread forms, in hand sets, intermediate, spiral point and spiral flute sets, and left-hand sets. Our guide to tap types explains how the styles differ, and the Tap & Drill Size Chart gives the drill size for each thread.
What's in the range
| Brand | What the sets include |
|---|---|
| Goliath (62) | Metric coarse sets M3 to M12, M6 to M20, M6 to M24 and M6 to M30, metric fine M6 to M20, and combined coarse and fine sets. UNC and UNF sets from 1/4 inch up to 1 1/2 inch, BSW and BSF sets from 1/4 to 1 inch, and UNC, UNF and BSW sets from 1 1/8 to 2 inch. Pipe sets in BSPF, BSPT and NPT, including a combined BSPF/T/NPT set. Machine tap sets in intermediate, spiral point and spiral flute styles in metric, UNC, UNF and BSW. Also BA, UN, UNEF and BSB brass sets, left-hand metric fine and UNF sets, and an Ultimate set covering MC, MF, UNC, UNF, BSP, BSPT and NPT. |
| Bordo (35) | Chrome alloy hand tap sets in metric coarse, metric fine, UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF and BSPF, plus metric fine conduit and spark plug sets (including 10 x 1mm and 12 x 1.25mm). HSS hand and machine tap sets in UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF, BSPF, BSB, BA and metric fine, and left-hand UNC, UNF, BSW and BSF sets. Seven piece intermediate (HSS), spiral point (HSS-Co) and spiral flute (HSS-Co) sets in metric M3 to M12, UNC, UNF and BSW. |
| Sutton Tools (16) | Straight flute HSS bright sets T901 to T910 in metric coarse, metric fine, UNC, UNF, BSW, BSF, BA, BSB, BSPF and 8UN. Hand tap sets of three (taper, intermediate and bottoming): M203 metric coarse, M207 metric fine, M219 UNC, M223 UNF, M227 BSW and M243 BSPF. |
| P&N (4) | Carbon steel workshop and hand tap sets in metric (M5, M6, M8) and imperial (3/16, 1/4, 5/16 inch). |
Choosing a tap set
Start with the thread form and pitch you need to cut. Metric coarse and metric fine, UNC and UNF, and BSW and BSF are different forms and are not interchangeable, so check the existing thread or the drawing before ordering. Then choose the style. Hand sets (taper, intermediate and bottoming) are used with a tap wrench and suit one-off and repair work. For machine tapping, spiral point sets suit through holes and spiral flute sets suit blind holes. The Goliath and Bordo spiral point and spiral flute sets are listed in HSS-Co, which is a cobalt grade.
Each thread size needs its own tap drill, so use the Tap & Drill Size Chart. Use cutting fluid when tapping; see Tap Magic. If a tap does break, see how to remove a broken tap.
Always check the data sheet. Confirm the thread form, the contents of the set and the tap's suitability for your material before you rely on it.
Related ranges
For single taps see taps, metric hand taps, imperial hand taps, pipe hand taps, metric spiral point taps, metric spiral flute taps, imperial spiral point taps and imperial spiral flute taps. To cut external threads see dies and tap and die sets. To repair damaged threads see thread inserts. The full range is under threading.
Order from AIMS Industrial
Not sure which set suits your thread or material? Call us on (02) 9773 0122, contact our team or request a quote. We have supplied Australian industry since 1988 and can help you match a set to the job.
Tap set FAQs
What is the difference between taper, intermediate and bottoming taps?
A taper tap has a long lead and starts the thread gently. An intermediate tap has a shorter lead and is the general-purpose choice. A bottoming tap has almost no lead and cuts the thread close to the bottom of a blind hole. The Sutton Tools M-series hand sets include all three in each set.
Should I buy a hand tap set or a machine tap set?
Hand tap sets are used by hand with a tap wrench. Goliath and Bordo also list intermediate, spiral point and spiral flute sets, and the Bordo HSS hand and machine tap sets are listed for both uses. Check the listing for the tap style before ordering for machine use.
What is the difference between spiral point and spiral flute taps?
A spiral point tap pushes chips ahead of the tap, so it suits through holes. A spiral flute tap draws chips back out of the hole, so it suits blind holes. Goliath and Bordo list both as sets in metric, UNC, UNF and BSW.
Do you have left-hand tap sets?
Yes. Bordo lists left-hand UNC, UNF, BSF and BSW sets, and Goliath lists left-hand metric fine and UNF sets.
Which tap sets suit pipe threads?
Goliath lists BSPF, BSPT and NPT sets, plus a combined BSPF/T/NPT set, in ranges up to 1 1/2 inch. Sutton Tools and Bordo list BSPF sets. Parallel and tapered pipe threads are different forms, so confirm the form on your fitting before choosing.
How do I find the right drill size for a tap?
Each thread size has its own tap drill. Use our Tap and Drill Size Chart for metric and imperial threads, and check the tap's data sheet for the recommended drill.
Do you have spark plug or conduit tap sets?
Bordo lists a metric fine conduit hand tap set and metric fine spark plug sets, including 10 x 1mm and 12 x 1.25mm sets of 3 pieces.
Can you help me pick the right thread form?
Yes. If you are unsure whether a thread is metric coarse or fine, UNC or UNF, BSW or BSF, call us on (02) 9773 0122 and we will help you work it out.