03B664 - Walter 1-12 UNF SST High-Performance Power Tap for Stainless Steel

High-Performance Tapping for Industrial Applications

The Walter 1-12 UNF SST Power Tap (03B664) represents a significant leap forward in threading technology, specifically engineered to meet the demands of modern industrial fabrication and maintenance. Unlike traditional hand taps that require time-consuming manual labor and often result in inconsistent threads, the SST Power Tap is designed explicitly for use with reversible portable power drills. This capability transforms a slow, tedious process into a rapid, efficient operation, drastically reducing cycle times in production environments.

At the core of this tool's performance is Walter's proprietary SST surface treatment. This advanced coating significantly reduces friction at the cutting edge, which is critical when working with gummy or work-hardening materials like stainless steel and aluminum. The reduction in heat generation not only preserves the temper of the tap but also ensures a cleaner, more precise thread profile. The tap features a specialized "Power Tip" geometry, which functions similarly to a spiral point tap. This design ejects chips forward, ahead of the cutting action, effectively preventing chip clogging in through-holes—a common cause of tap breakage.

Reliability in power tools is often compromised by slippage, but Walter has addressed this with a meticulously engineered three-flat shank. This design ensures a positive lock within the drill chuck, transmitting maximum torque without the risk of the tool spinning under load. Furthermore, the self-aligning nature of the Power Tip assists operators in starting threads straight, minimizing the risk of cross-threading even in less-than-ideal positions. Whether you are repairing damaged threads in the field or tapping new holes in a fabrication shop, the Walter SST Power Tap delivers superior speed, longevity, and precision.