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BSF (brit. standard fine)

Machine taps for BSF, British Standard Fine

BSF is the fine series of the Whitworth system: the same 55° flank angle, but more threads per inch. Common on British vehicles and machines. Machine taps cut the thread in a single pass and run in a drilling machine, a machining centre or a tapping attachment.

VÖLKEL offers 20 versions to ISO 529, in HSS-G, from BSF 3/16 x 32 to BSF 1" x 10. Lead forms B and C cover through holes and blind holes.

All sizes at a glance

20 articles in 1 series. The article number links straight to the tool.

Machine Tap ISO 529 HSS-G

Threadnominal sizeTapping drillØ in mmForm BForm C 35° Spiral Flute
BSF 3/16 x 32–8551085710
BSF 1/4 x 265.28551485714
BSF 5/16 x 226.68551685716
BSF 3/8 x 208.18551885718
BSF 7/16 x 189.58552085720
BSF 1/2 x 16118552285722
BSF 5/8 x 14148552685726
BSF 3/4 x 1216.58553085730
BSF 7/8 x 1119.58553485734
BSF 1" x 1022.58553885738

Tapping drill: drill diameter recommended by VÖLKEL (Technical Information “Tapping drill sizes”).

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