Sutton M1050300 M3 x 0.5 Metric Impact Tap and Drill Set - 1/4 in Hex
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The Sutton M105 impact tap and drill sets are metric coarse impact taps with a matching tapping drill in 5 sizes, M3 to M8. The taps have a 1/4 in hex shank for impact drivers, an intermediate lead and straight flutes, and are made from Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA).
Designed for use in impact drivers for extremely fast tapping, around 3 seconds a hole and in excess of 20 times faster than hand tapping. Suitable for steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron, plastic and nylon. For general purpose and maintenance applications only: not suitable for precision, safety or critical threads. For tapping up to 1-1/2 x diameter. Each hang pack contains the impact tap and the matching tapping drill. Applications include DIY, trade, automotive, plumbing, metalworking and MRO work.
Where this product is used
- Fast tapping of through holes in steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron, plastic and nylon with an impact driver.
- General purpose and maintenance threading.
- Applications include DIY, trade, automotive, plumbing, metalworking and MRO work.
Design features
- Impact driver ready: 1/4 in hex shank, suitable for impact drivers.
- Fast tapping: designed to tap in around 3 seconds, in excess of 20 times faster than hand tapping.
- Intermediate lead with straight flutes: suited to through-hole tapping.
- Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA).
- Tapping drill: exact drill size pairing designed to give accurate tapping.
Sizes and item numbers
| Size | Pitch (mm) | Shank | Tapping drill | Sutton item no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 | 0.5 | 1/4 in | 2.5 mm | M105 0300 |
| M4 | 0.7 | 1/4 in | 3.3 mm | M105 0400 |
| M5 | 0.8 | 1/4 in | 4.2 mm | M105 0500 |
| M6 | 1.0 | 1/4 in | 5.0 mm | M105 0600 |
| M8 | 1.25 | 1/4 in | 6.8 mm | M105 0800 |
Using the impact tap
- Drill the tap drill size shown in the size table, then fit the tap in an impact driver with a 1/4 in hex chuck.
- Keep the tap square to the work and use a cutting fluid suited to the material.
- Use for general purpose and maintenance threads only, to a depth of up to 1-1/2 x the tap diameter.
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalogue code | M105 (impact tap and drill set) |
| Thread form | Metric coarse (ISO) |
| Sizes | M3 to M8 |
| Shank | 1/4 in hex |
| Lead | Intermediate |
| Flute | Straight flute |
| Material | Tungsten Chrome Alloy (TCA) |
| Maximum tapping depth | 1-1/2 x diameter |
| Drill | Included in the pack |
Related products
Related Sutton taps: M200 taper taps, M203 set of 3 and M105 impact taps. Browse threading tools and threading dies and sets, or Tap Magic cutting fluids.
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Sutton M105 Metric Impact Tap and Drill Set M3-M8 - 1/4 in Hex Shank, Intermediate Lead, Hang Pack: 0.5
SKU: A0131202 | Model: M1050300
Pitch Size (mm) 0.5. Sutton M105 Impact Tap - M - Tap & Drill Set
Sutton Tools Impact Taps are specifically developed for use with the high-torque output of an impact driver. Suitable for steel, aluminium, brass, cast iron, plastic, and nylon.
Impact taps are ideal for routine maintenance, repair work, and for rethreading where high accuracy and tolerance thread is not critical.
Tapping with an impact driver is approximately 20 times faster than hand tapping – only three seconds to tap a hole.
Not suitable for precision, safety, or critical threads.
For tapping up to 1-1/2 x diameter.
*Drill not included for sizes M10 & M12