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Metric & Imperial Thread Cutting Taps
Our Metric & Imperial Taps range provides engineers, machinists and workshop users with reliable, accurate thread‑cutting tools for new threads, repair work and production applications. We supply all three essential tap types — Taper (First Tap), Second (Plug Tap) and Bottoming (Third Tap) — each designed for a specific stage of thread formation.
Taper Taps feature a gentle cutting lead, making them ideal for starting new threads and cutting into softer materials. Second or Intermediate Taps have 3–5 tapered threads to help align and guide the tap into an untapped hole; these are the most commonly used taps in general engineering. Bottoming Taps have almost no taper, allowing threads to be cut to the very bottom of blind holes once the initial tapering has been completed.
We supply both metric thread forms and imperial thread forms, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of engineering standards, machinery, automotive components and workshop requirements.
Transpower Drives supports customers across Wellingborough, Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Rushden and the wider Northamptonshire area, with fast nationwide delivery available for engineering firms, automotive workshops and manufacturing sites throughout the UK. Whether you’re cutting new threads, finishing blind holes or carrying out repair work, our range of metric and imperial taps provides dependable performance backed by trusted engineering quality.
If you need help selecting the correct tap type or thread form for your application, our team can provide technical guidance and local support.
