Elevate your threading capabilities with the Hertel Thread Forming Pipe Tap. This professional-grade 1/2-14 NPT tap is crafted from high-speed steel with a premium TiN coating that enhances durability and cutting performance. Unlike conventional cutting taps, this thread forming design displaces material rather than removing it, resulting in stronger threads with superior fatigue resistance and no chips to clean up. Precisely engineered with a 3-1/8 inch overall length, 1-3/8 inch thread length, and 11/16 inch shank diameter, this tap ensures accurate and consistent threading in your piping applications. The 0.515 inch square size provides secure tool holding during operation. Manufactured by MSC Industrial under the trusted Hertel brand, this tap delivers reliable performance for industrial threading needs. Perfect for plumbing systems, industrial piping, and mechanical applications where precision and durability are paramount.