VersaDrive® Impacta DrillTaps – Metric Coarse (301125)
VersaDrive Impacta Drill Taps Metric Coarse
VersaDrive Drill Taps are a time saving solution for pilot drilling & tapping in one easy operation. The Titanium coating provides wear resistance and faster cutting performance.
VersaDrive® Sheet Metal Impacta-DrillTaps have a patented non-slip, Hex shank suitable for use in any standard 1/2″ drill chuck for cordless or pistol drills or used with a VersaDrive Rapid Lock adapter for use in a wide range of powertools such as Magnetic Drills.
Recommended for use with Impact Drivers for high drilling and tapping productivity.
Product Benefits
- Impact Chipbreaker action for effective swarf evacuation
- Drill pilot holes and then tap in one fast easy operation
- Ground flute twist drill creates the correct pilot hole size
- Rated for material thickness no greater than the diameter of the drill-tap
- Industrial grade Titanium Nitride coating reduces heat buildup and burn-out
- Use on Impact to prevent dangerous kickback caused by handheld rotary tools
- Heavy-duty hex shank design for secure non-slip operation
- Impact-rated due to dual hardening process – allows up to 15X faster speed than traditional methods
Quick Guide
- For fastest performance use on impact wrenches & impact drivers (Check minimum torque requirement)
- Tapping Stainless Steel requires higher Impact torque
- For maximum tapping depth at each DrillTap size – see Data Sheet under the ‘Downloads’ tab
- Use appropriate lubrication & correct RPM to achieve long tool life
Applications
- Impact Taps are recommended for through hole applications only.
- Pilot drill the exact tapping size hole for best results
- Select correct NM torque power for impact wrench applications
- Apply firm, steady feed pressure throughout the cut
- Ensure the Tap is inserted squarely to the hole - misaligned taps will greatly increase the risk of breakage.
- When tapping thicker materials, to speed up the process it is advisable to pilot drill the hole first, before drill-tapping the hole
- Ensure regular application of quality cooling lubricant, especially when drilling thick or hardened materials.
- Hardened or heat-affected materials may require higher torque, reduced RPM and feed rates and extra coolant
- Flame cut/punched holes will require more torque to tap than drilled holes due to heat build up. Caution: Sometimes flame cut holes do not have parallel sides meaning risk of tap breakage.
- Tap the hole in one pass where possible, applying adequate lubrication before you start.
- 301125- Sheet Metal Drill-Taps are intended for tapping material no greater than the tap diameter when driven with an impact wrench
- 301130- Heavy Duty Drill Taps are designed for use with Magnet Drills/Pillar Drills, or for tapping pre-drilled holes with an impact wrench. They are not designed for drill- tapping with hand-held rotary tools
Downloads
Videos
FAQs
Can I use my impact wrench with VersaDrive Drill Taps
Yes, VersaDrive Drill Taps are specially hardened to allow them to be used with Impact Drivers and Wrenches, providing the operating instructions are followed. Versadrive Impact Tapping is up to 15 times faster than hand tapping, creating excellent threaded holes in seconds
How many holes can I expect Sheet Metal Drill Taps to last
We have many customer reports and testimonials of Drill- taps lasting hundreds of holes or even more than a thousand. However our tools are often used in a tough environment, sometimes with less than ideal working conditions so it can vary widely depending on the application and the user life expectancy. If you are getting less than 100-200 holes per tap as a rule of thumb we can look at your application and most likely suggest some improvements to help increase life expectancy.
Can I Drill & tap Stainless steel using Sheet Metal Impact Drill Taps
Yes, Stainless Steel can be drill/tapped with no issues. For optimum tool life We recommend using lower RPM speeds, higher pressure and increased lubrication.
Which Lubricant do you recommend for Impact Tapping
Speedlube is generally the best all purpose lubricant, for fast, convenient and accurate aerosol application ensuring coverage inside the hole as well as on the tool. However our BioCut paste is very popular and efficient lubricant for dipping the tool directly into the tin. It’s also great for minimising run off or mess, on painted surfaces or other sensitive applications where run off is to be avoided. Aeropaste can be used if working in applications such as Overhead where a fluid lubricant will run off. Finally BioCut Blue cutting fluid works particularly well with harder materials or difficult applications and is ideal forfor direct application onto the tool and into the hole when working on flat surfaces
Can I use these for tapping Blind Holes
How can I access further technical support or submit a warranty claim for my VersaDrive Drill Tap
Please click here to access our product support area and warranty claim forms. If making a warranty claim please fill in the appropriate warranty form, providing us with as much of the requested information as possible and one of our technical team will review the feedback and be in touch shortly.
Accessories
Super 6 4043 Aluminium TIG Rods 1.6MM 2.5KG - 7050
£24.00 (£28.80 inc VAT)
Tyrolit 115 x 22.23mm Very Fine Polishing Disc - 742158
£2.70 (£3.24 inc VAT)
Starparts Tig Torch 150A GP17v 2 Pc (SCRATCH)
£49.90 (£59.88 inc VAT)
Lincoln LFA 3.1 Ultra Flexible Extraction Arm 3m
£1005.40 (£1206.48 inc VAT)
Abicor Binzel MB25 Cylindrical Shroud
£2.10 (£2.52 inc VAT)
Lincoln Viking 3350 Inside Lens (Pack 5)
£7.40 (£8.88 inc VAT)
Other Products From HMT
HAVE A QUESTION?
Get in touch! Our friendly sales team know the products we sell inside out and are happy to discuss them with you. You can use our chat feature, email or call us if you prefer. For all trade enquiries, please call our sales team.
SERVICE & REPAIR
Here at Inverter Fusion Ltd, we manufacture our own welding machines, and we service, repair and calibrate machines from any manufacturer. If you need spares or need a machine repaired, our fully trained engineers can help you. Read more here.