The KST Series tapping machine from King Sang provides fully automatic tapping with easy change of thread-pitch gears. Safety stop devices enhance operator protection, while horizontal gear construction reduces noise and maximizes tapping consistency, making it suitable for a wide range of threaded assembly applications.

King Sang Horizontal Gear Type Automatic Tapping Machine (KST Series)

King Sang’s Horizontal Gear Type Automatic Tapping Machine combines durable gear-drive mechanics with reliable tapping performance. With variants like KST-204A, KST-224A, and KST-232A, it supports diverse tapping capacities and industrial workloads with precision and repeatability — improving throughput in fabrication and production lines.

Features

Gear-Drive Thread-Pitch Change

Allows easy swapping of thread-pitch gears, reducing wear and improving precision. Less slippage, better thread quality over long production runs.

Safety Stop Device

Enhances operational safety by stopping the machine in case of overtravel or other unsafe conditions. Prevents damage to threads and tooling.

Varied Model Options (Quill / Tapping Capacity / Taper-Spindle)

Three models (204A, 224A, 232A) with increasing quill diameters (Ø42 → Ø85 mm), spindle tapers (JT2, MT2, MT3), and tapping size capacities (from Ø1-8 mm up to Ø8-32 mm). Allows choosing machine matched to required workpiece size and thread.

Multiple Speeds & Motor Power Settings

Motor power ranges: from ½ HP 4-pole, 1 HP 6-pole up to 2 HP 6-pole depending on model; speed varies with frequency (50Hz / 60Hz) and model, allowing flexibility.

Compact Footprint with Robust Table & Base

Despite being automatic tapping machines, the KST series has manageable foundation area (about 165×205 mm up to 215×282 mm) and reasonable weight (50–125 kg depending on model), with table sizes suited for moderate workpiece holding.

Overview

Specification	KST-204A	KST-224A	KST-232A
Quill Diameter	Ø42 mm	Ø70 mm	Ø85 mm
Spindle Taper	JT-2	MT-2	MT-3
Maximum Spindle Stroke	45 mm	65 mm	65 mm
Height of Center	165 mm	220 mm	235 mm
Tapping Capacity	Ø1-Ø8 mm	Ø3-Ø16 mm	Ø8-Ø32 mm
Table Size	130×175 mm, 4-Ø9 holes	144×220 mm, 4-Ø14 holes	175×235 mm, 4-Ø16 holes
Foundation Area	165×205 mm	180×260 mm	215×282 mm
Motor	½ HP 4P / 3 phase	1 HP 6P / 3 phase	2 HP 6P / 3 phase
Speed (50 Hz)	620-980-1400 rpm	155-285-515 rpm	50-100-200 rpm
Speed (60 Hz)	740-1160-1670 rpm	190-340-620 rpm	60-120-240 rpm
Machine Size (L×W×H)	439×310×420 mm	460×370×530 mm	530×390×585 mm
Machine Weight	50 kg	103 kg	125 kg