Pipe Taps

WESTport manufactures Special Pipe Taps for customers who require precision pipe threading solutions beyond standard catalog tooling. Whether your application calls for non-standard dimensions, extended lengths, special chamfers, interrupted threads, oversized or undersized tolerances, or customer-specific engineering requirements, WESTport can manufacture a Special Pipe Tap designed to meet your exact specifications. Our taps are produced for a wide variety of pipe thread standards and are trusted by manufacturers throughout the aerospace, energy, automotive, medical, defense, fluid power, and industrial manufacturing sectors. WESTport has been providing precision quality assurance products and custom manufacturing solutions since 1989.

Our Special Pipe Taps are manufactured from premium High-Speed Steel (HSS), cobalt, powdered metal, and carbide materials to provide exceptional cutting performance and long service life. Every tap is precision ground to ensure accurate thread geometry, smooth cutting action, and consistent performance in both manual and CNC machining operations. Available for NPT, NPTF (Dryseal), BSPT, BSPP, and other specialty pipe thread forms, WESTport can also manufacture custom taps from customer drawings, samples, or engineering specifications.

Pipe threads are commonly used in hydraulic systems, pneumatic equipment, valves, fittings, manifolds, pressure vessels, pumps, oil and gas equipment, water treatment systems, chemical processing, and countless industrial applications where precision and reliability are essential. Because threaded pipe connections often operate under pressure, maintaining accurate thread dimensions is critical to achieving proper assembly and dependable sealing performance.

Whether you need a single prototype, replacement tooling, or production quantities, WESTport works closely with customers to provide Special Pipe Taps engineered for optimum performance, repeatability, and durability. Our experienced technical team can assist in selecting the proper material, geometry, coatings, and thread configuration to maximize productivity and tool life for your specific application. Combined with responsive customer service and competitive lead times, WESTport is committed to delivering precision tooling that manufacturers can rely on.

Benefits

• Manufactured to your exact drawing or specification
• Produces accurate, repeatable pipe threads
• Improves thread quality and consistency
• Reduces downtime caused by improper tooling
• Long service life in demanding machining applications
• Ideal for prototype, maintenance, and production environments

Typical Applications

• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic equipment
• Oil & gas industry
• Industrial valves and fittings
• Pumps and manifolds
• Chemical processing
• Water treatment systems
• Aerospace manufacturing
• OEM production
• Industrial maintenance and repair

Technical Information

WESTport manufactures Special Pipe Taps for virtually any pipe thread requirement, including standard and non-standard thread forms, modified geometries, special tolerances, interrupted threads, and extended-reach designs. Our engineering team works directly with customers to develop tooling optimized for the workpiece material, machining process, and production requirements, helping ensure consistent thread quality and maximum tool life.

Why Choose WESTport?

Since 1989, WESTport has been a trusted supplier of precision measuring products, thread gages, calibration services, hardness testing equipment, and custom quality assurance solutions. Manufacturers worldwide rely on WESTport for technical expertise, responsive customer support, competitive pricing, and precision products built to meet demanding industrial requirements.