Sutton M454 SDN1 Metric and Metric Fine Die Nut Set, 16 Piece - Carbon Alloy Steel

The Sutton M454 SDN1 is a 16 piece metric die nut set in a metal case: 8 metric coarse and 8 metric fine hexagon die nuts, M5 to M20, for cleaning and resizing existing damaged threads.

Made from carbon alloy steel. Carbon alloy steel threading tools are not suitable for precision, safety or critical threads: they are for general purpose and DIY use only. The hexagon dies are best suited for maintenance and repair work and can be used with a wrench or socket in limited space. The solid metal case suits storage and transportation, its slim line design fits a tool chest, drawers or work bench, and the layout chart quickly identifies the location of each item.

Where this product is used

• Cleaning and resizing existing damaged metric and metric fine threads.
• Maintenance and repair work.
• Threading in limited space with a wrench or socket.
• General purpose and DIY work where a precision thread is not required.

Design features

• Metal case: solid construction, ideal for storage and transportation of your tools.
• Slim line design: fits comfortably into a tool chest, drawers and work bench.
• Layout chart: quickly and easily identifies the location of items.
• Hexagon dies: best suited for maintenance and repair work, and usable with a wrench or socket in limited space.
• Carbon alloy steel: suitable for general purpose and DIY use only.

Set contents

The set has 16 die nuts: 8 metric coarse (ISO) and 8 metric fine. Sizes and pitches in the set are listed below.

Using the die nuts

• Clean dirt and rust from the damaged thread, then choose the die nut that matches the thread size and pitch.
• Start the die square on the thread, turning forward and backing off regularly to break the chip.
• Use a cutting fluid suited to the material being threaded.
• Die nuts are designed to clean and resize existing threads. For a new thread on plain stock, use a button die from the threading dies and sets range.
• Use for general purpose and DIY threads only.

Key specifications

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