2800A Tap & Drill Set

DRILLCO 2800A Tap & Drill Set — Metric HSS Assortment for Matched Drilling and Threading

The DRILLCO 2800A Tap & Drill Set is a metric high-speed steel assortment that pairs taps with their corresponding 800 Series drills in a single organized set. Designed for contractors and trades professionals who perform drilling and threading operations, it eliminates the guesswork of matching pre-drill sizes to tap sizes. The set covers tap sizes from M2.5 through M12.0, making it suitable for a broad range of metric threading applications. All components are manufactured from high-speed steel for durability across general-purpose metalworking tasks.

Technical Specifications

Available Items

Unlike purchasing taps and drills separately, this set pre-matches each tap size with its correct 800 Series drill, reducing setup time and the risk of selecting an incorrect pre-drill diameter. The high-speed steel construction provides the durability expected for general-purpose metalworking across a wide range of metric thread sizes in a single organized package.

Key Features & Benefits

Matched Tap and Drill Pairing

Each tap in the set is paired with its corresponding 800 Series drill, ensuring the correct pre-drill diameter is always at hand. This eliminates the need to reference tap drill charts on the job, reducing errors and saving time during threading operations.

High-Speed Steel Construction

All taps and drills in the set are manufactured from high-speed steel, the most commonly used tool material for general-purpose drilling and tapping. HSS provides reliable performance on low to medium strength steels, aluminum, and other non-ferrous materials.

Broad Metric Size Range

With nine tap sizes spanning M2.5 through M12.0, the set covers a wide range of metric threading requirements in a single purchase. Contractors working across multiple metric fastener sizes can rely on one set rather than sourcing individual tools.

Organized Set Format

The set format keeps all matched pairs together, supporting organized tool storage and faster retrieval on the job site. Having drills and taps consolidated in one set reduces the chance of misplaced tools during multi-step drilling and threading operations.

Made in the United States

The 2800A set is manufactured in the United States, supporting consistent quality standards for professional metalworking applications.

Common Applications

Metric Thread Creation

The set is designed for drilling and tapping metric threads from M2.5 through M12.0 in metalworking applications. The matched drill and tap pairs ensure the correct hole size is produced before threading.

General-Purpose Metalworking

High-speed steel construction makes this set suitable for general-purpose drilling and tapping on low to medium tensile strength materials commonly encountered in fabrication and maintenance work.

Multi-Size Threading Jobs

When a job requires threading in multiple metric sizes, the 2800A set provides nine tap sizes and their corresponding drills in one kit, reducing the need to source individual tools for each size.

Product Documents

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Drillco Product Linecard

Safety Data Summary

Hazard Information

• During normal operation, high-speed steel products do not present inhalation, ingestion, or other chemical hazards.
• Operations such as grinding, cutting, machining, burning, and welding may release dusts, fumes, or vapors that can present health hazards if exposure limits are exceeded.
• Excessive inhalation of metallic fumes and dusts may cause irritation of eyes, nose, and throat; symptoms may include metallic taste, dryness and irritation of the throat, chills, and fever persisting 12 to 48 hours.
• Chromium (present 0–5% by weight) is listed as a carcinogen by NTP and OSHA; associated with dermatitis, upper respiratory tract inflammation/ulceration, and possible nasal passage and lung cancer.
• Tungsten (present 5–10% by weight): some evidence of pulmonary involvement such as cough.
• Vanadium (present 0–5% by weight): eye and respiratory tract irritant.
• Cobalt dust is identified as the most probable cause of respiratory diseases including occupational asthma and interstitial fibrosis.
• Skin contact with dust can cause irritation or allergic skin rash due to cobalt sensitization.
• Fine metal particles produced when ground or sawed can burn; high concentrations in air may present an explosion hazard.
• NFPA Hazard Rating: Health 1; Flammability 0; Reactivity 0.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Wear safety glasses or goggles with side shields; do not wear contact lenses when handling these materials.
• Cloth or leather gloves are recommended when contact with dust or mist is likely.
• Use an appropriate NIOSH-approved respirator if airborne dust concentration exceeds the applicable PEL or TLV.
• Hearing protection may be required.
• Always use machine guards and wear protective clothing to prevent injury in the event of tool breakage.
• Employer should provide an eye wash station within the immediate work area for emergency use.

Safe Handling

• Use only with local exhaust ventilation adequate to limit personal exposure to airborne dust below PEL or TLV levels.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling and before eating or smoking; wash exposed skin at end of work shift.
• Do not shake clothing, rags, or other items to remove dust — remove dust by washing or vacuuming with appropriate filters.
• Soiled clothing should be laundered separately.
• Store in a dry place in a manner that prevents accidental environmental contamination from traces of industrial lubricants or wetting oils.
• Clean up spills using methods that avoid dust generation such as vacuum with appropriate filters, wet dust mop, or wet clean up.
• Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizers.
• For powder fires, smother with dry sand, dry dolomite, ABC type fire extinguisher, or flood with water.
• Dispose of in compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local environmental regulations; send to an appropriate reclamation facility if available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What tap sizes are included in the 2800A set?
A: The set includes taps in the following metric sizes: M2.5, M3.0, M3.5, M4.0, M5.0, M6.0, M8.0, M10.0, and M12.0, each paired with a corresponding 800 Series drill.

Q: What material are the taps and drills made from?
A: All taps and drills in the 2800A set are constructed from high-speed steel (HSS).

Q: What measurement system does this set use?
A: The 2800A set uses the metric measurement system.

Q: Where is the 2800A set manufactured?
A: The set is manufactured in the United States.

Q: What is the item number and UPC for ordering?
A: The item number is 800A2018 and the UPC is 045997492216.

Q: What drill series is included with the taps in this set?
A: The set includes Drillco 800 Series drills, each matched to its corresponding tap size.