5/16-18 thread Cleaning Tap

The 5/16-18 thread Cleaning Tap by ARP is a precision maintenance tool designed for armorers, gunsmiths, and tactical operators who work on AR-platform rifles and other firearms with 5/16-18 threaded components. This specialized tap is essential for restoring damaged threads on critical components such as barrel extensions, muzzle devices, and suppressor mounts, ensuring integrity under operational pressures.

Manufactured by ARP (Advanced Remanufacturing and Processing), this tap is constructed from hardened steel, allowing it to cut clean and precise threads without binding or stripping. The 5/16-18 specification indicates a 5/16-inch diameter with 18 threads per inch, which is the standard pitch for AR-15 barrel extensions and most muzzle brake mounting applications. ARP's precision engineering guarantees consistent thread geometry, crucial for components that will endure extensive use.

Tactical professionals, gunsmiths, and military armorers depend on the 5/16-18 thread Cleaning Tap to restore thread integrity on suppressor mounts, flash hiders, compensators, and rail systems where cross-threading or corrosion may have compromised the original threads. Its compact design, with an overall length of 3.85 inches, makes it easy to maneuver in tight spaces during both field repairs and bench work.