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Dies are available in a variety of styles.
Each die has features especially designed to overcome specific threading
applications. The descriptions below will assist the die use in making
a selection of the dies needed for their specific threading application. |
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ROUND ADJUSTABLE DIES
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HIGH SPEED STEEL
Round
Adjustable Dies - General Purpose - High Speed Steel
HSS Round Adjustable Dies, also known as Button Dies,
are designed for cutting external screw threads, either by hand,
using a die stock or by machine, using a floating die holder. They
also can be used to cut smaller or larger, than factory setting,
by turning the adjusting screw in or out. Dies are manufactured
with a 2-3 thread chamfer on front face and a 1-1½ thread
chamfer on the rear.
Metric
Round Adjustable Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Metric Round Adjustable Dies, also known as Metric
Button Dies, are designed for cutting external screw metric threads,
either by hand, using a die stock or by machine, using a floating
die holder. They also can be used to cut smaller or larger, than
factory setting, by turning the adjusting screw in or out.
Special
Thread Round Adjustable Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Special Thread Round Adjustable Dies
are designed for threading applications where standard, coarse,
fine or extra-fine threads are not applicable or where
design considerations require non-standard pitches. They can
also be used to cut smaller or larger than factory settings by
turning the adjusting screw in or out.
Special
Metric Special Thread Round Adjustable Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Metric Special Thread Round Adjustable Dies are
designed for threading applications where standard, coarse, fine
or extra-fine metric threads are not applicable or where design considerations
require non-standard pitches. They can also be used to cut smaller
or larger than factory settings by turning the adjusting screw in
or out.
Left
Hand Round Adjustable Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Left Hand Round Adjustable Dies are designed for
cutting left hand external screw threads, either by hand, using
a diestock or by machine using a die holder. Left hand threads
are used to secure rotating parts where a regular rotation would
tighten the nut, and in applications where left hand studs and
fastners are needed. They can also be used to cut smaller or larger
than factory settings by turning the adjusting screw in or out.
Commonly used for threading rods, bolts and studs.
Left
Hand Metric Round Adjustable Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Left Hand Metric Round Adjustable Dies are designed
for cutting left hand external screw metric threads, either by hand,
using a diestock or by machine using a die holder. Left hand threads
are used to secure rotating parts where a regular rotation would
tighten the nut, and in applications where left hand studs and fastners
are needed. They can also be used to cut smaller or larger than factory
settings by turning the adjusting screw in or out. Commonly used
for threading rods, bolts and studs.
Round
Adjustable Straight Pipe Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Round Adjustable NPS Straight Pipe Dies are designed for cutting external NPS straight pipe threads on pipes, tubing or where external NPS straight threads are required. They can be used by hand, using a die stock or by a machine using a die holder. They also can be set to cut smaller or larger than factory setting by turning the adjusting screw.
Round
Adjustable Taper Pipe Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Round Adjustable NPT Taper Pipe Dies are designed
for cutting external NPT taper pipe threads on pipes, tubing
or where external NPT taper threads are required. They can be
used by hand, using a die stock or by a machine using a die holder.
They also can be set to cut smaller or larger than factory setting
by turning the adjusting screw.
British
Standard Round Adjustable Dies - High Speed Steel
British
Standard Round Adjustable Parallel Pipe Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS British Standard (BSPP) Round Adjustable Parallel
Pipe Dies are the metric/European equivalent of American (NPS)
Standard Straight Pipe Taps and are sometimes referred to as Metric
Parallel Pipe Dies. They are designed for cutting external BSPP
British Standard pipe parallel threads on pipes and tubing or where
external BSPP Parallel Pipe Threads are required. They can be used
by hand, using a diestock, or by machine using a die holder. They
also can be set to cut smaller or larger than factory setting by
turning the adjusting screw. Note: American and British Standards
are not interchangeable.
British
Standard Round Adjustable Taper Pipe Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS British Standard (BSPT) Round Adjustable Taper
Pipe Dies are the metric/European equivalent of American (NPT)
Standard Taper Pipe Taps and are sometimes referred to as Metric
Taper Pipe Dies. They are designed for cutting external BSPT British
Standard Pipe Taper threads on pipes and tubing or where external
BSPT Taper Pipe Threads are required. They can be used by hand,
using a diestock, or by machine using a die holder. They also can
be set to cut smaller or larger than factory setting by turning
the adjusting screw. Note: American and British Standards are not
interchangeable.
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HEXAGON THREADING DIES
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Hexagon
Threading Dies - Fractional - High Speed Steel
HSS Hex Threading Dies are designed for tough cutting applications of all types
of external threads. They are used for threading rods, bolts, and studs. Two
standard diameters of Hex Dies simplify die stock handle requirements. ICS Hex
Threading Dies have polished gold face and black surface treated threads for
maximum performance.
Hexagon
Threading Dies - Pipe - High Speed Steel
HSS Hex Threading (NPT) Pipe Dies are designed for external threading or rethreading
of taper pipe threads. They are used where threaded connection will not be required
to withstand high fluid or gas pressures and the use of a sealer is acceptable.
Hexagon
Threading Dies - Hex Nut Diameter - High Speed Steel
HSS Hexagon (Hex Nut Diameter) Threading Dies are designed for tough cutting
applications of all types of external threads. They are used for threading rods,
bolts, and studs. All sizes are manufactured to be the same size as a Hex Nut
of equal thread size. ICS Hex Threading Dies have polished gold face and black
surface treated threads for maximum performance. |
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HEXAGON THREADING DIE SETS
HEXAGON RETHREADING DIES
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TOOL STEEL
Hexagon
Rethreading Dies - Standard Sizes
Tool Steel Hexagon Rethreading Dies are precision Tool Steel
Dies, not to be confused with standard (HXD) Hexagon Dies. Dies
are extra thick to permit user to rethread damaged or jammed
threads and are not intended for producing new threads on unthreaded
bars, bolts, or pipes. Dies are same size as standard Hex nuts.
Metric
Hexagon Rethreading Dies
Tool Steel Metric Hexagon Rethreading Dies are precision Tool Steel
Dies, not to be confused with standard Metric Hexagon Dies.
Dies are extra thick to permit user to rethread damaged or jammed
metric threads and are not intended for producing new threads on
unthreaded bars, bolts, or pipes. Metric dies are same size as
standard metric Hex nuts.
Metric
Left Hand Hexagon Rethreading Dies
Tool Steel Metric Left Hand Hexagon Rethreading Dies are precision
Tool Steel Dies, not to be confused with standard (HXD) Metric
Left Hand Hexagon Dies. Dies are extra thick to permit user to
rethread damaged or jammed metric left hand threads and are not
intended for producing new threads on unthreaded bars, bolts,
or pipes. Metric left hand dies are same size as standard metric
left hand Hex nuts.
Special
Thread Hexagon
Rethreading Dies
Tool Steel Special Thread Hexagon Rethreading Dies are designed for rethreading damaged or jammed non-standard
threaded studs, bolts or rod. They are extra thick for more strength and
are more durable than carbon steel hex rethreading dies and can
be used to work in places where round die stocks cannot be used.
They are not intended to cut new threads. All sizes are manufactured
to be the same as a hex nut of equal thread size and can be used
with any socket, open end, box, monkey, or adjustable wrench.
Special
Thread Metric Hexagon Rethreading Dies
Tool Steel Special Thread Metric Hexagon Rethreading Dies are
designed for rethreading damaged or jammed non-standard metric threaded
studs, bolts or rod. They are extra thick for more strength
and are more durable than carbon steel metric hex rethreading
dies and can be used to work in places where round die stocks
cannot be used. They are not intended to cut new threads. All
sizes are manufactured to be the same as a hex nut of equal
thread size and can be used with any socket, open end, box,
monkey, or adjustable wrench.
Hexagon
Rethreading Taper Pipe Dies - (NPT)
Tool Steel Rethreading Taper Pipe Dies are designed for rethreading
damaged or jammed NPT taper pipe threads on pipes and tubing.
They are extra thick for more strength and are more durable than
carbon steel hex rethreading dies and can be used to work in
places where round die stocks cannot be used. They are not intended
to cut new threads. All sizes are manufactured to be the same
as a hex nut of equal thread size and can be used with any socket,
open end, box, monkey, or adjustable wrench.
Left
Hand Hexagon
Rethreading Dies
Tool Steel Left Hand Hexagon Rethreading Dies are designed
for rethreading damaged or jammed left hand threaded studs,
bolts or rod. They are extra thick for more strength and
are more durable than carbon steel hex rethreading dies and
can be used to work in places where round die stocks cannot
be used. They are not intended to cut new threads. All sizes
are manufactured to be the same as a hex nut of equal thread
size and can be used with any socket, open end, box, monkey,
or adjustable wrench.
Left
Hand Metric Hexagon
Rethreading Dies
HIGH SPEED STEEL
Acme
Thread Hexagon
Rethreading Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Acme Thread Hexagon Rethreading Dies are
of heavy duty construction for rethreading the broad, square
threads on acme threaded rods and studs. They are
used for general purpose acme threads with a class
2C thread fit. This is a looser fit than the class
2C precision acme thread.
Bearing
Locknut Hexagon
Rethreading Dies - High Speed Steel
HSS Bearing Locknut Hexagon Rethreading
Dies are designed for cutting new threads or for
rethreading damaged threads on bearing locknut spindles
and to clean out built up locking compound on threads.
All dies conform to ABMA (American Bearing Manufacturer’s
Association) standards.
CARBON STEEL
British
Standard Hexagon
Rethreading Dies
Hexagon
Rethreading Dies - Standard Sizes
Carbon Steel Hexagon Rethreading Dies are designed for
rethreading damaged or jammed threads and can be used to work
in places where round dies can not be used. They
are not intended for producing new threads on unthreaded
bars, bolts, or pipes and will perform all of the
same tasks as (HRD) Hex Rethreading Dies. All sizes
are manufactured using three standard hex stock diameters
to reduce costs and simplify die stock or wrench
requirements.
Automotive
Hexagon
Rethreading Dies
Carbon Steel Hexagon Automotive Rethreading Dies
were designed to have a much smaller width
across the flats than other hex dies to allow
mechanics to repair damaged threads in tight
spots. They are not designed for cutting
new threads or to renew hardened threads.
Bearing
Locknut Hexagon
Rethreading Dies
Carbon Steel Bearing
Locknut Hexagon Rethreading
Dies are designed for cutting
new threads or for rethreading damaged
threads on bearing locknut spindles
and to clean out built up locking compound
on threads. All dies conform to ABMA
(American Bearing Manufacturer’s Association)
standards.
Hexagon
Rethreading Pipe Dies - (NPT)
Carbon Steel Rethreading Taper Pipe Dies are designed for rethreading
damaged or jammed NPT taper pipe threads on pipes and tubing.
They are extra thick for more strength and are more durable than
carbon steel hex rethreading dies and can be used to work in
places where round die stocks cannot be used. They are not intended
to cut new threads. All sizes are manufactured to be the same
as a hex nut of equal thread size and can be used with any socket,
open end, box, monkey, or adjustable wrench.
British
Standard Hexagon
Rethreading Pipe Dies - (BSPT) |
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CONE DIES
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Cone
Dies
Cone Dies are designed for production threading or screw machines
and other threading equipment. They are designed to project from
the die holder with a short die chamfer for close to the shoulder
threading. They are also known as Spring Dies, Taper Nose Dies,
Acorn Dies, and Cap Adjusting Dies. |
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CONE DIE HOLDERS
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Cone
Die Holders
Cone Die Holders are designed for use on automatic bar machines
or any machine that can be set to reverse once the correct thread
length has been cut. This holder is used for external threading
with cone dies. Cone die holders are also known as Spring Die Holders,
Acorn Die Holders, Taper Nose Die Holders and Cap Adjusting
Die Holders. |
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SOLID
SQUARE BOLT DIES
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Solid
Square Bolt Dies
Solid Square Bolt Dies are designed for rethreading damaged
or jammed bolt threads and studs.
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SQUARE TAPER (NPT) PIPE DIES
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Square
Taper (NPT) Pipe Dies
Solid Square Taper Pipe Dies are designed for rethreading damaged or jammed taper
pipe threads and are used mainly by oil related industries, utilities, and general
construction. |
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TWO PIECE ADJUSTABLE DIES
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2 Piece
Adjustable Dies
Two Piece Adjustable Dies have a wide range of threading adjustments compared to a round adjustable die. Each half has two cutting edges and are easy to sharpen. They have chamfered threads on both sides. One side has 2 to 3 chamfered threads for regular work and the other side has 1-1/2 chamfered threads for threading close to shoulder. Ideal for threading or thread repair work. |
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SETS
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Tap
And Hex Die Sets - 40pc - Plastic Case
ICS 40 piece Tap and Die Sets were originally designed to be a
basic general purpose tap and die set for mechanics and DIY’ers
for maintenance on domestic cars, motorcycles, and machinery
that were manufactured using the unified inch thread standard.
Each set contains the most popular sizes (#4-40 to 1/2-20) sizes
that mechanics commonly use. Plastic case has individual compartments
for tap and die storage and easy access.
Tap
And Hex Die Sets - 40pc - Metric - Plastic Case
ICS 40 piece Tap and Die Sets were originally designed to be
a basic general purpose tap and die set for mechanics and DIY’ers
for maintenance on foreign cars, motorcycles, and machinery
that were manufactured using the unified inch thread standard.
Each set contains the most popular sizes (M3.0 to M12.0) sizes
that mechanics commonly use. Plastic case has individual compartments
for tap and die storage and easy access.
Tap
And Hex Die Sets - 58pc - Plastic Case
ICS 58 piece Tap and Die Sets were originally designed to be
a more advanced general purpose tap and die set for mechanics
and DIY’ers for maintenance on domestic cars, motorcycles,
and machinery that were manufactured using the unified inch thread
standard. Each set contains the most popular sizes (#6-32
to 3/4-16) sizes that mechanics commonly use. Plastic
case has individual compartments for tap and die storage and
easy access.
Tap
And Hex Die Sets -65pc - Plastic Case
ICS 65 piece Tap and Die Sets were originally designed to be
a professional general purpose tap and die set for mechanics
and DIY’ers for maintenance on domestic cars, motorcycles,
and machinery that were manufactured using the unified inch thread
standard. Each set contains the most popular sizes (#4-40
to 1-14) sizes that mechanics commonly use. Plastic
case has individual compartments for tap and die storage and
easy access.
Carbon
Steel Tap And Hex Die Sets - 45pc - Plastic Case
45 Piece Carbon Steel Fractional Tap and Die Sets were originally
designed to be a basic general purpose tap and die set for mechanics
and DIY’ers for maintenance on domestic cars, motorcycles,
and machinery that were manufactured using the unified inch thread
standard. Each set contains the most popular sizes (1/4-20
to 1-14) sizes that mechanics commonly use. Plastic
case has individual compartments for tap and die storage and
easy access.
Carbon
Steel Tap And Hex Die Sets - 45pc - Metric - Plastic Case
45 Piece Carbon Steel Metric Tap and Die Sets were originally
designed to be a basic general purpose tap and die set for mechanics
and DIY’ers for maintenance on foreign cars, motorcycles,
and machinery that were manufactured using the unified inch thread
standard. Each set contains the most popular sizes (M6
to M24) that mechanics commonly use. Plastic case has
individual compartments for tap and die storage and easy access.
With the advent of world trade, this set is now a staple in every
tool box and workshop.
Tap
And Round Adjustable Die Sets - Wooden Case
21 Piece Tap and Round Adjustable Die Set.
Tap And Round Adjustable Die Sets - Metric - Wooden Case
21 Piece Tap and Round Adjustable Die Set.
Automotive
Rethreading Tap and Hex Die Sets - 54pc - Plastic Case
Automotive
Rethreading Tap and Hex Die Sets - 18pc - Plastic Case
Automotive
Rethreading Tap and Hex Die Sets - 13pc - Plastic Case
Automotive Rethreading Taps are used to
repair and clean out damaged internal threads without undercutting
good threads. Good for removing nicks and burs.
Automotive Rethreading Dies were designed
to have a much smaller width across the flats than other hex
dies to allow mechanics to repair damaged threads in tight
spots.
Automotive Taps and Dies are not designed for cutting new threads
or to renew hardened threads.
Miniature
Machine Screw Size Tap and Die Sets
30 piece HSS Machine Screw Size Miniature Tap and
Die Sets are designed to be a professional general purpose tap
and die set with all the most popular tap and die machine screw
sizes (#0 to #4-40) for use by camera repair
shops, clock repair shops, model builders, jewelry manufacturers,
business machine repair, electronic equipment, mold and die makers,
medical equipment repair, fishing lure manufacturers, and tongue
and body piercing. Plastic case has individual compartments for
tap and die storage and easy access.
Miniature
Metric Tap and Die Sets
30 piece HSS Metric Size Miniature Tap and Die Sets
are designed to be a professional general purpose tap and die
set with all the most popular tap and die metric sizes (M1.00
to M2.50) for use by camera repair shops, clock repair
shops, model builders, jewelry manufacturers, business machine
repair, electronic equipment, mold and die makers, medical equipment
repair, fishing lure manufacturers, and tongue and body piercing.
Plastic case has individual compartments for tap and die storage
and easy access.
Hexagon
Rethreading Die Sets
Hexagon
Rethreading Pipe Die Sets |
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