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Erikor Engineering Supplies

Name: Erikor Engineering Supplies
Address: 124 Terrace Road, Edenvale, 1600, ZA
Telephone: +27114526321

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Erikor is a proud BEE Level 1 firm, focusing on supplying the best quality engineering cutting tools

29/10/2026

⚙️ Narex Oxide-Coated Machine Taps: Spiral Point vs Spiral Flute! 🔩

Choosing the right machine tap makes all the difference in your threading performance! The Narex oxide-coated spiral point and spiral flute machine taps are designed for different applications, helping you achieve reliable results when the correct tool is matched to the job.

🔹 Spiral Point Machine Taps
Designed primarily for through-holes, spiral point taps push chips forward and out through the bottom of the hole. Their efficient chip evacuation makes them an excellent choice for production tapping where chips have enough clearance to escape.

🔹 Spiral Flute Machine Taps
Ideal for blind holes, spiral flute taps use their twisted flutes to pull chips back up and out of the hole. This helps prevent chip build-up and allows threads to be cut closer to the bottom of a hole.

🛠️ What Does the Oxide Coating Do?

The oxide coating helps retain cutting lubricant, improves lubrication during tapping and reduces friction between the tool and workpiece. This can support smoother cutting performance, help reduce wear and contribute to consistent thread quality when used under the correct machining conditions.

Whether you're machining through-holes or blind holes, selecting the right Narex tap geometry is essential for efficient chip control, dependable threading and reliable workshop performance.

🚀 Ready to improve your threading operations? Contact us today to find the right Narex spiral point or spiral flute machine tap for your next project! https://erikor.co.za/narex/

28/10/2026

🔩 Helion 11.8 Universal Coated Carbide Drill - Precision Meets Performance! ⚙️

Looking for a drill that delivers accuracy, durability and outstanding performance? The HELION 11.8 Universal Coated Carbide Drill is designed to take machining operations to the next level! 🚀

💪 Why choose carbide over HSS?

Compared with conventional High-Speed Steel (HSS) drills, the Helion 11.8 Universal Coated Carbide Drill offers greater hardness, improved wear resistance and the ability to operate at higher cutting speeds under the correct conditions. This can mean increased productivity, consistent hole quality and longer tool life. Its coating further enhances wear resistance, making it a reliable choice for demanding machining applications.

🛠️ What materials can Helion 11.8 drill?

The Helion 11.8 Universal Coated Carbide Drill is designed for a wide range of machining applications, including:
🔹 Carbon and alloy steels
🔹 Stainless steel
🔹 Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals
🔹 Brass and copper
🔹 Cast iron
🔹 Selected high-performance alloys

📏 How deep can the Helion 11.8 drill?

The maximum drilling depth depends on the drill's specific length variant. Carbide drills are available in different depth-to-diameter ratios, such as 3×D, 5×D and beyond. For an 11.8 mm drill, a 3×D version allows a drilling depth of approximately 35.4 mm, while a 5×D version allows approximately 59 mm. Always check the exact specifications of the Helion 11.8 model before machining.

⚙️ Choose the Helion 11.8 Universal Coated Carbide Drill for precision, productivity and dependable performance in your workshop.

👉 Upgrade your drilling performance with Helion today! https://erikor.co.za/helion/

22/10/2026

🔩 M10×1 Spiral Flute Helion Machine Tap

Precision meets performance! ⚙️ The M10×1 Spiral Flute Helion Machine Tap is designed for accurate internal threading, making it a valuable tool for demanding machining applications.

🛠️ Spiral Flute Tap: Materials
Depending on the tap’s specific grade and coating, it can be used on stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, cast iron and non-ferrous metals such as aluminium. Always check the manufacturer’s specifications for the recommended materials.

📏 Spiral Flute Tap: Threading Depth
Spiral flute taps are ideal for blind-hole threading because their helical flutes help pull metal chips out of the hole. The maximum tapping depth depends on the specific Helion model. For reference, a depth of 2.5×D on an M10 tap equals approximately 25 mm. Always confirm the recommended depth in the product specifications.

Looking for clean, reliable threads and precision machining? The right threading tool makes all the difference! 🔧

👉 Get in touch with us to find the right tap for your next machining project! https://erikor.co.za/helion/

13/10/2026

The Helion milling cutter range is still on special , various types of cutters , 4 flute Yellow Blade, 4 flute Trochoidal, 5 flute Trochoidal and roughing cutters , from 6-16mm sets for the unbelievable price of R3700.00 per set exvat. Only available while stocks last.

29/09/2026

Nothing but Smoxh holders , quality priced right! Call Erikor Engineering Supplies for your holder inquiries.

27/09/2026

Narex is a brand manufactured in the Czech Republic, the Narex brand offers a good balance of price and performance. Narex offers a wide range of cutting geometries made from different materials, HSS, HSSE, PM Grade and carbide taps. Pictured here is the Red Band TICN spiral point HSSE, we have great success using this tap in a variety tool steels , and EN19 material.

27/09/2026

Gauges galore at Erikor Engineering Supplies this week , if it says Emuge on the gauges , you know it is quality.

19/09/2026

The Lubero range of taps , made in Germany available in South Africa from Erikor Engineering Supplies.

11/09/2026

The Smoxh brand of holders available from Erikor , we are looking for resellers/ distributors who are interested in supplying their clients with a good quality well priced product, that offers all the associated spares for each holder type .

01/06/2026

Big and small, short and tall , the Emuge thread cutting range has you covered in range and quality! Give Erikor Engineering Supplies a call for all your thread cutting requirements.

Address

124 Terrace Road
Edenvale
1600

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 14:00

Telephone

+27114526321

Website

http://www.erikor.co.za/

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