{"product_id":"alpha-carbon-xtra-tap-bsf-bottoming-5-16-x-22-carded-cbsfcb516","title":"Alpha - Carbon Xtra Tap BSF Bottoming - 5\/16 x 22 Carded | CBSFCB516","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAlpha - Carbon Xtra Tap BSF Bottoming - 5\/16 x 22 Carded | CBSFCB516\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alpha Carbon Xtra Tap BSF Bottoming - 5\/16 x 22 cuts 5\/16\" x 22 TPI BSF internal threads. It is a hardened carbon tap built for maintenance, repair and general workshop thread cutting by hand. Drill a 6.8 mm hole before tapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e► Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium European alloy with high Chromium, Vanadium \u0026amp; Nickel content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision hardened to 60HRC – outlasts standard carbon taps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts steel, aluminium, copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottoming lead: approx. 2 thread lead – for finishing blind holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarded packaging keeps size and type clearly labelled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e► Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpha\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e CBSFCB516\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter (in):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType of Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e BSF\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottoming\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTPI:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e► Which Tap Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaper\u003c\/strong\u003e – longest lead (about 9 threads). Starts straight and easy; use first, or alone for through holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e – medium lead (about 4 threads). The all-rounder for through holes and general work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottoming\u003c\/strong\u003e – short lead (about 2 threads). Cuts full thread right to the bottom of blind holes; use after a taper or intermediate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e► Tapping Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill the correct tapping size hole and deburr the entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the tap squarely in a tap wrench and start straight – check alignment in two directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a cutting fluid suited to the material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn forward about one turn, then back off a quarter to half turn to break the chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor blind holes, clear chips often and finish with a bottoming tap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e► Why Tradies Grab This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn affordable, sharp tap for repair and maintenance work, ready on the card when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e► Industrial Shed’s Trade Guarantee – Shop with Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWe Stand By Our Gear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Alpha tooling, sourced direct from Australian distributor Sheffield Group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoyalty Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trade account perks for repeat customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Support, No Runaround:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a crew who actually use the tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Delivery, Every Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get what you need without delays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e► Stock won’t last — get yours now at Industrial Shed!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54457835749665,"sku":"CBSFCB516","price":10.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/4562\/8449\/files\/CBSFCB516.jpg?v=1794202626","url":"https:\/\/www.industrialshed.net.au\/products\/alpha-carbon-xtra-tap-bsf-bottoming-5-16-x-22-carded-cbsfcb516","provider":"Industrial Shed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}