CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Flute Tap: 1/2"-20 UNF, H3 / 2B, 3 Flute, Bottoming Chamfer

A CHICAGO-LATROBE spiral flute tap is used for threading blind holes in materials like steel and aluminum. Its spiral design pushes chips upward, preventing clogging and ensuring clean threads. This tap is ideal for automotive, aerospace, and general machining applications where bottoming threads are required.

The CHICAGO-LATROBE 368097 is a 1/2"-20 UNF spiral flute tap with H3 / 2B tolerance, 3 flutes, and a bottoming chamfer. It is made from high-speed steel (HSS) for durability. This tap is designed for threading blind holes to the bottom in ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE taps worldwide, including the 368097 spiral flute tap. As a global industrial solutions provider, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your facility. Contact us for pricing and lead time on this and other threading tools.

For blind holes, choose a bottoming chamfer tap like the CHICAGO-LATROBE 368097 to thread close to the hole bottom. Spiral flute taps are preferred as they evacuate chips upward. Match the tap size (e.g., 1/2"-20 UNF) and tolerance (H3) to your thread class (2B) for proper fit.