CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap: 3/8"-16 UNC, H3 / 2B, 3 Flute, Bottoming Chamfer (MPN 173053)
The CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap (MPN 173053) is a general purpose spiral-point tap with a 3/8"-16 UNC thread size, featuring an H3 / 2B tolerance class, 3 flutes, and a bottoming chamfer. 3G Electric interprets…
SKU 3G-OTH-216286
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Product Description
The CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap (MPN 173053) is a general purpose spiral-point tap with a 3/8"-16 UNC thread size, featuring an H3 / 2B tolerance class, 3 flutes, and a bottoming chamfer. 3G Electric interprets your demand for this OEM-specified tool and delivers it across 14 industrial departments, with specialist depth in combustion, pumps, and controls as a trust anchor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CHICAGO-LATROBE Spiral Point Tap 173053 used for?
This CHICAGO-LATROBE spiral point tap is designed for through-hole threading in ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Its bottoming chamfer allows threading close to the bottom of a blind hole, while the spiral point pushes chips ahead, reducing chip clogging in production environments.
What are the specifications of the CHICAGO-LATROBE 173053 tap?
The CHICAGO-LATROBE 173053 is a 3/8"-16 UNC spiral point tap with an H3 / 2B tolerance class, 3 flutes, and a bottoming chamfer. It is a general purpose tap suitable for machine or hand threading, manufactured under part number 173053.
Where to buy CHICAGO-LATROBE taps in worldwide?
3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE taps worldwide. As a global industrial distributor, we handle full logistics, customs clearance, and delivery to your facility. Contact us for availability and lead time on the 173053 spiral point tap.
How to select the correct CHICAGO-LATROBE tap for UNC threads?
Select a tap matching your thread size and pitch, such as 3/8"-16 UNC. The H3 / 2B tolerance ensures proper fit for standard 2B class threads. For through holes, a spiral point tap like this CHICAGO-LATROBE model pushes chips forward, while bottoming chamfer allows threading near hole bottoms.
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3G Electric supplies CHICAGO-LATROBE general purpose spiral-point taps. We supply genuine products with in-stock availability on common SKUs, technical documentation, commissioning support, and warranty service — worldwide.















