Optional Die Heads

Optional Die Heads

Self-Opening (SO) - Automatic release for repeatable number of threads.
Quick-Opening (QO) - Manual release for user-specified thread lengths.
Bolt - Designed for bolt threading.
Mono - Dedicated to a specific size of thread.
Semi-Automatic (SA) - Can be quickly adjusted from size to size with manual release.

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Parts List

Optional Die Heads Parts List (373.69 KB)

Instruction Sheet

Quick-Opening Die Head Instruction Sheet (961.4 KB)

Self-Opening Die Head Instruction Sheet (732.42 KB)

Semi-Automatic Die Head Instruction Sheet (1.4 MB)

SDS

Synthetic Thread Cutting Fluid SDS (2.19 MB)

Warranty

Full Lifetime Warranty

Ordering Information

Machine NPT Die Heads

Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	Pipe Capacity		Bolt Capacity		Weight
Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb.	kg
97065	811A	811A 1/8” – 2” NPT Die Head, Quick-Opening, RH	Q.O	RH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 2	3 - 50	1/4 - 2	6 - 50	13	5.7	Buy Now
97075	815A	815A 1/8" - 2" BSPT Die Head, Self-Opening, RH	S.O	RH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 2	3 - 50	1/4 - 2	6 - 50	13	5.9	Buy Now
84537	816	816 1/8” - 3/4” NPT Die Head, Semi-Automatic, RH	S.A	RH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 3/4	-	-	-	13	5.9	Buy Now
84532	817	817 1” - 2” NPT Die Head, Semi-Automatic, RH	S.A	RH	Yes	Univ.	1 - 2	-	-	-	13	5.9	Buy Now
23282	842	842 1/8" - 2" NPT QO Universal Die Head	Q.O	LH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 2	-	-	-	12 1/2	5.7	Buy Now
10491	555	555 1/8” - 3/4” Dual Die Head, Quick-Opening, RH	Q.O	RH	Yes	Dual/Bolt	1/8 - 3/4	3 - 50	-	-	8	3.6	Buy Now

Machine BSPT Die Heads

Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	Pipe Capacity		Bolt Capacity		Weight
Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb.	kg
97070	811A	811A 1/8” - 2” BSPT Die Head, Self-Opening, RH	Q.O	RH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 2	3 - 50	1/4 - 2	6 - 2	12 1/2	5.7	Buy Now
97080	815A	815A 1/8" - 2" BSPT Die Head, Self-Opening, RH	S.O	RH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 2	3 - 50	1/4 - 2	6 - 50	13	5.9	Buy Now
45322	815A	815A 1/8" - 2" BSPT, Self-Opening, RH. Eur. RT	-	RH	Yes	-	-	-	-	-	13	5.9	Buy Now
23297	856	856 1/8" - 2" BSPT SO Universal Die Head	S.O	LH	Yes	Univ.	1/8 - 2	3 - 50	-	-	12 1/2	5.7	Buy Now
10491	555	555 1/8” - 3/4” Dual Die Head, Quick-Opening, RH	Q.O	RH	Yes	Dual/Bolt	1/8 - 3/4	3 - 50	-	-	8	3.6	Buy Now

Machine Bolt Die Heads

Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	Pipe Capacity		Bolt Capacity		Weight
Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb.	kg
97045	531	531 1/4"-1"Bolt Die Head Quick-Open R.H./L.H.	Q.O	RH/LH	Yes	500B	-	-	1/4 - 1	3 - 25	7 1/2	3.4	Buy Now
97050	532	532 1-1/8"-2"Bolt Die Head Quick-Open R.H./L.H.	Q.O	RH/LH	Yes	500B	-	-	1 1/8 - 2	29 - 51	9	4.1	Buy Now

Machine Mono Die Heads

Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	Pipe Capacity		Bolt Capacity		Weight
Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	How Opened	Thread Direction	Oil Thru Head	Dies Used	in.	mm	in.	mm	lb.	kg
42047	500A	500A 1/8" Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	1/8	3	-	-	6 3/4	3.1	Buy Now
42052	500A	500A 1/4" Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	1/4	6	-	-	7	3.2	Buy Now
42057	500A	500A 3/8" Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	3/8	10	-	-	7	3.2	Buy Now
42062	500A	500A 1/2" Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	1/2	13	-	-	7 1/4	3.3	Buy Now
42067	500A	500A 3/4"Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	3/4	19	-	-	7 1/4	3.3	Buy Now
42072	500A	500A 1"Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	1	25	-	-	8	3.6	Buy Now
42077	500A	500A 1-1/4"Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	1 1/4	29	-	-	8	3.6	Buy Now
42082	500A	500A 1-1/2"Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	1 1/2	38	-	-	8 1/2	3.9	Buy Now
42087	500A	500A 2" Mono RH QO Die Head	Q.O	RH	Yes	Mono	2	51	-	-	8 1/2	3.9	Buy Now

Die Head Racks for All Machine Die Heads

Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	Weight
Catalog Number	Model No.	Description	lb.	kg
42485	4U	4V Die Head Rack (4 Heads)	8 1/2	3.9	Buy Now
42490	6U	6V Die Head Rack (6 Heads)	12 1/2	5.7	Buy Now

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