- Alpha Carbon Hand Taps are precision manufactured in Europe to ISO529 standards.
  - Carbon Hand Taps are general purpose taps suitable for hand and machine operation, and are suitable for production use. 
  - 2N Tolerance for optimum thread fit that balances fastener performance, manufacturing, economy and convenience.
  - Suitable for use in Steel, Aluminium, Copper, Brass etc.
  - Always use lubricant. Click here for our range.
  
 INTERMEDIATE taps have a lead of four threads and are used in most general purpose applications. Alpha Intermediate taps can be identified by the two rings on the shaft near the driving square. 
  -  Diameter: 8mm 
  - Pitch: 1mm 
  - Overall length: 56mm
  - Shaft Diameter: 6.0mm 
  - Drive Square: 4.9mm
  - Tapping Drill Size: 7.00mm