Speedaire 4WXT7 air tapping tool is perfect for tapping beams, blocks and other large castings. It is primarily used in the automotive and aerospace industries. This air tapping tool enables rapid and accurate tapping of holes. As a result, it helps users reduce overall production time.
Working Mechanism:
- Bring the hand tapper close to the hole you want to tap.
- Position the tip of the tap onto the hole and push down the operating lever to move it forward (F).
- The tap will centre itself and start cutting threads into the hole. Let the tapper guide the tap into the hole smoothly.
- Control the speed by pushing down the lever. Remember, pushing it harder for more speed might reduce the power.
- To avoid breaking the tap, keep the tool steady. Hold the grip firmly with your left hand and your left elbow supported on the workpiece.
- Then, use your right hand to pull the lever. This method helps prevent tipping and reduces the risk of tap breakage.
- Once you have tapped to the desired depth, push the lever to reverse (R). The tap will back out of the hole.
- If you hear clicking or ratcheting noises from the tap holder, it might need adjustment.
Features:
- Speedaire 4WXT7 air tapping tool has a pistol grip, which places the hand behind the bit-holding chuck to keep the tool steady and control the amount of pressure applied to the tap.
- Its quick-change tap holder accepts 1/2 inch aluminium and 7/16 inch steel taps to cut different thread sizes.
- This air tapping tool can handle up to 100 psi.
- It has a die-cast aluminium body covered with a textured finish for strong gripping.
Compatible Accessories:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How can I adjust the tap holder clutch on Speedaire 4WXT7 air tapping tool?
A.
- Remove the snap ring from the groove of the tap holder.
- Then, turn the notched nut clockwise to increase torsion or counterclockwise to decrease torsion.
- Once adjusted, place the snap ring on the groove of the tap holder.
Q. How to assemble this air tapping tool?
A.
- First, slide the grip over the chuck and onto the barrel.
- Then, position the grip 90 degrees to the left of the body and tighten the grip in position by turning the handle clockwise.
- Slide the tap into the tap holder until the tap locks in place.
- Tap can be removed by simultaneously depressing the flange and pulling out the tap.
- Next, insert the tap holder with the tap into the chuck.
- Pull back the chuck sleeve, insert the tap holder with tabs aligned with the slots in the chuck sleeve, and then release the sleeve.
Q. How to maintain safety while using this Speedaire air tapping tool?
A.
- Use hearing protection when the noise level exposure equals or exceeds an 8-hour time-weighted average sound level of 85 decibels.
- Avoid exposing yourself to vibrations for too long.
- Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI Z87.1.
- Do not use oxygen, combustible gas or high-pressure compressed gas as the air supply.