RUKO HGB-DIN352-HSS-60°-M8x1.25mm Hand Tap

For machinists and maintenance technicians cutting M8 coarse threads by hand in steels, cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and plastics, the RUKO HGB-DIN352-HSS-60°-M8x1.25mm hand tap delivers precise metric threads with a 60° thread angle. Manufactured from high-speed steel (HSS) to DIN 352, this right-hand cutting tap features a 1.25 mm pitch and ISO 2 (6H) tolerance class for consistent thread fit.

Key specifications

• Thread standard: Metric Coarse Thread
• Nominal thread diameter: M8
• Thread pitch: 1.25 mm
• Material: High-Speed Steel (HSS)
• Manufacturing standard: DIN 352
• Thread angle: 60°
• Cutting direction: Right-hand
• Tolerance class: ISO 2 (6H)
• Recommended core hole diameter: 6.8 mm
• Overall length: 65 mm
• Shank diameter: 6.0 mm
• Square drive size: 4.9 mm
• Number of flutes: 4
• Surface treatment: Bright (Uncoated)
• Set configuration: Single tap
• Usage: Manual thread cutting

Why choose it

This tap is suited for manual threading in unalloyed and low-alloy steels, malleable cast iron, non-ferrous metals, and plastics. The bright finish reduces friction during cutting, and the four flutes provide efficient chip evacuation.

Ideal use cases

• Creating or repairing M8 coarse threads in metal components
• Maintenance and repair tasks in workshops
• Threading in plastic or non-ferrous parts where precision is required

Good to know

For optimal thread quality, use a core hole diameter of 6.8 mm and apply suitable cutting fluid. The tap is designed for manual operation with a tap wrench.