BT40 or BT40-ER16: which do I order?

Q: BT40 or BT40-ER16: which do I order?

Short answer: Order `BT40-ER16` when you already know the shank size you run (1–10 mm). Order a bare BT40 holder when you will change collet sizes between jobs. 7:24 taper, JIS B 6339, pull stud M16. Buying the assembled BT40-ER16 saves matching a nut and collet yourself.

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Short answer: Order `BT40-ER16` when you already know the shank size you run (1–10 mm). Order a bare BT40 holder when you will change collet sizes between jobs.

7:24 taper, JIS B 6339, pull stud M16. Buying the assembled BT40-ER16 saves matching a nut and collet yourself.