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VÖLKEL Dart Tap BA 2 - ISO 529 - Form C - HSSE

This VÖLKEL Dart Tap BA 2 is your specialist tool when it comes to the high-precision thread on darts. It was developed for general use and is ideal for repairing damaged threads in your dart barrel or for cutting new threads during manufacturing. Thanks to the high-quality HSSE material and the special thread type, it guarantees a durable and exact connection.

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Special Feature: The BA2 Dart Thread

The dart tap is specialized for the unique BA2 thread, which is the standard for the connection between the barrel and the shaft on darts. This fine thread has a special flank angle of 47.5° and ensures a precise and robust screw connection. With this tap, you can repair worn internal threads in the barrel or manufacture new threads with the highest accuracy.

As a supplement to this tap, we also recommend our other tools for dart thread processing:

Area of Application & Features

The tap is suitable for general use under the following conditions:

  • For easily machinable materials up to 900 N/mm².
  • Optimal for unalloyed and low-alloy steels.
  • Suitable for hand and machine use.
  • Can be used for through holes and blind holes.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thread Repair

Here's how you repair a thread in a dart barrel:

1. Prepare: Clamp the dart barrel firmly and securely in a vice or a holder.
2. Set: Position the tap straight at the thread opening. Use a tap wrench for manual use.
3. Cut the thread: Turn the tap carefully and evenly into the internal thread. Pay attention to chip breaking by turning a quarter turn back now and then.
4. Clean: After cutting, remove all chips from the thread.
5. Test: Check the repaired thread by carefully screwing in a new shaft.

Technical Data

  • Thread Type: BA-thread according to BS 93
  • Standard: ISO 529
  • Material: HSSE
  • Nominal Dimension: BA 2
  • Overall Length (L1): 58 mm
  • Thread Length (L2): 16 mm
  • Shank Diameter (D2): 5 mm
  • Square Drive: 4 mm
  • EAN: 4022835894087
  • Article Number: 89408

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is special about the BA2 thread?
The BA2 thread is a fine thread characterized by a special flank angle of 47.5°. It is the established standard for the precise and robust connection between the barrel and shaft on darts.

Can I use this tap for both hand and machine use?
Yes, the tap is versatile. You can use it manually with a tap wrench as well as in a machine.

Why should I use a special tool for darts?
Darts are precision tools. A regular tap cannot guarantee the fine tolerances. This special tap ensures that the connection between the shaft and barrel fits perfectly and holds up even under heavy use.

Which materials is the tap suitable for?
It is optimized for easily machinable materials up to 900 N/mm², such as unalloyed and low-alloy steels.

How do I repair a worn internal thread in the dart barrel?
You clamp the barrel and carefully guide the tap into the hole. By cutting a new thread with this special tap, the barrel regains its original functionality.
Additional information
Type of thread BA-Thread BS 93
Standard ISO 529
Material HSS-E
Size BA 2
Overall length (L1) 58 mm
Thread length (L2) 16 mm
Shank diameter (D2) 5 mm
Drive connector 4 mm
EAN 4022835894087
Item number 89408
Type of flute straight fluted
Die visible through a larger die.
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