These taps were designed for tapping nuts on machines, and have a long thread, shank and square length. The shank diameter is reduced below the thread minor diameter to enable the tap to run through the work piece. This was originally to allow nuts to collect on the shank. For nut production, taper leads were used to distribute the cutting action, but these taps are now generally used as long reach, and are supplied also in bottom and second leads. DIN 376 and 374 These are European standard taps that are dimensionally different to the standard ISO 529 UK types. They are generally longer and have reduced shanks as do Nut Taps. Basically DIN 376 are for standard coarse threads, and DIN 374 for fine threads. A third type DIN 371 is available. These have bigger shanks, so are not really classed as long reach. All of these taps are available in the same types as ISO 529. All sizes and varieties available with us.
