Introducing the Brand New XLT Tapper Tool Eddie Burlem, April 11, 2017February 21, 2024 Champion Cutting Tools is Changing the Way You Tap Holes Forever Tap More Holes. Save More Time. Create Precise Threads. Champion Cutting Tools was looking for a solution to easily and efficiently tap a large number of holes without having to lug around a big bulky tool. And what they came up with was the perfect tool for tapping holes on the go, introducing the Brute Platinum XLT Tapper Tool. The XLT Tapper was designed to increase the tapping productivity when threading a large amount of holes in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Far exceeding the competition and traditional ways of tapping, the XLT Tapper taps holes 10X faster than handheld tapping using a tap wrench. High Performance: Tap 10X Faster Than Hand Tapping Less Tap Breakage Increases Productivity Powerful 450 Watt Motor High Tech: Automatic Reversing Action Consistent Speed Control for Precise Threading and Less Tap Breakage. If you work in the architectural metal and glass, steel fabrication, elevator maintenance, automotive, MRO or other similar industries… the XLT Tapper is the perfect tool for you! The XLT Tapper has been specifically engineered for heavy duty jobs, whether you are on site or in the shop. Able to tap steel / ferrous materials from #10 up to 9/16″ (14mm) and aluminum / non-ferrous materials from #10 up to 5/8″ (16mm). Boasting high tech features like the auto reverse, speed control and pivoting tap collet to help reduce tap breakage – saving you time and money on the job. High Capacity: Fits standard Square Shank Taps Can Tap Steel/Ferrous Materials from #10 up to 9/16″ (14mm) Can Tap Aluminum/Non-Ferrous Materials from #10 up to 5/8″ (16mm) Champion Cutting Tools not only wanted to design the perfect tapping tool, they also wanted it to be user friendly. With that in mind, the XLT Tapper is easy to use and extremely lightweight (only 6 lbs.). Featuring a depth-stop control threading depth, along with a spindle clutch for safer jam-free tapping. To optimize effectiveness and for fast and easy tapping, be sure to use Brute Platinum XL22 Spiral Point Taps with BruteLube Cutting Fluid. The XLT Tapper is the newest addition to the Brute Platinum Family at Champion Cutting Tools, the perfect heavy duty tools for your heavy duty jobs! Easy to Use & Safe: Built-In Safety Clutch Lightweight (6lbs) Pivoting Tap Collet for Trouble-Free Tap Alignment Maximize XLT Tapper Performance: Use Brute XL22 Spiral Point Taps and BruteLube Fluid Cutting Tools