Wing Nut Expansion Plugs
Twist the wing nut on these plugs to expand the seal and close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Style A aren’t recommended for pressure testing, so they’re often used as a dust cover. Style B have a wide top flange so they don’t fall into your pipe. They’re often used for plumbing pressure tests. Style C are the easiest to grip. The handle has more surface area than that of our other styles. Style E have an eyebolt, so you can tether or hang them for convenient storage. Plugs with a zinc-plated steel plate have fair corrosion resistance. Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance. Plugs with a plastic plate weigh less than plugs with a metal plate.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Style A | ||||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.44"-1.65" | 2 | 5 | 2 9/16" | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Stainless Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.44"-1.65" | 2 | 5 | 2 9/16" | 0° to 175° | Buna-N Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Style B | ||||||||
Yellow Plastic Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.48"-1.65" | 17 | 40 | 1 3/4" | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | 0000000 | 0000 |
Style C | ||||||||
White Plastic Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.48"-1.75" | 50 | 115 | 2 1/2" | -40° to 180° | Natural Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Style E | ||||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.31"-1.70" | 15 | 34 | 6" | -20° to 225° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hex-Nut Expansion Plugs
Tighten the nut on these plugs to expand the seal and close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance.
Plugs with a zinc-plated steel plate have fair corrosion resistance.
T-Handle Expansion Plugs
Twist the easy-grip T-handle on these plugs to expand the seal and close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Plugs with a zinc-plated steel plate have fair corrosion resistance.
Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Brass Handle | ||||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.44"-1.55" | 5 | 12 | 2 3/4" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Handle | ||||||||
Stainless Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.44"-1.55" | 5 | 12 | 2 3/4" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Quick-Snap Expansion Plugs
Turn the cam handle to expand the seal, then snap the handle down to hold it in place and close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Plugs with a zinc-plated steel plate have fair corrosion resistance.
Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Brass Handle | ||||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.38"-1.55" | 5 | 12 | 2 3/8" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Handle | ||||||||
Stainless Steel Plate | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.38"-1.55" | 5 | 12 | 2 3/8" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 00000 |
Square-Head Expansion Plugs
Turn the square head of the plug into the sealing ring to close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Plastic Head | ||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.61"-1.71" | 21 | 50 | 2" | 35° to 210° | PVC | 00000000 | 00000 |
Expansion Plugs with Bypass
Use the bypass tube on these plugs to add air, water, and other fluid to your pipeline or to relieve pressure while testing. The seal expands to temporarily close off pipe openings. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For Styles A-E and H-L, twist the wing nut to expand the seal.
Styles A and B have an NPS threaded bypass for routing moderately pressurized fluids.
Styles C and D have an NPT threaded bypass for making leak-tight connections.
Styles E and F have a barbed bypass for quick connections to tubing.
For Styles F and G, twist the easy-grip T-handle to expand the seal.
Styles G, J, and K have a Schrader valve bypass. An internal spring holds the valve shut until you depress the pin, giving you control over air flow.
Style L have a GHT bypass that connects to standard garden hoses. Ideal for pipe cleanout, they allow for easy, controlled drainage.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | Material | Bypass | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Bypass Cap | Hose Size | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Size | Gender | For Tube ID | Tube Connection Type | Each | |
Style A | ||||||||||||||||
Aluminum Stem | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.53"-2.25" | 125 | 288 | 8 1/4" | -20° to 170° | Natural Rubber | Metal | __ | 3/8 | NPS | __ | Male | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Style D | ||||||||||||||||
Plastic Stem | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.42"-1.93" | 50 | 115 | 4 1/2" | -40° to 180° | Natural Rubber | Plastic | __ | 1/2 | NPT | __ | Male | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Style F | ||||||||||||||||
Stainless Steel Stem | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.44"-1.58" | 5 | 12 | 4" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | __ | 1/4" | Barbed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Style G | ||||||||||||||||
Steel Stem | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.44"-1.58" | 10 | 23 | 4" | -40° to 210° | Neoprene Rubber | Plastic | __ | __ | Schrader | 0.305"-32 | __ | __ | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
Style K | ||||||||||||||||
Plastic Stem | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.50"-1.71" | 40 | 92 | 3 3/4" | Not Rated | PVC Plastic | Plastic | __ | __ | Schrader | 0.305"-32 | __ | __ | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Style L | ||||||||||||||||
Plastic Stem | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.50"-1.71" | 40 | 92 | 3 3/4" | Not Rated | PVC Plastic | Plastic | 3/4 | __ | GHT | __ | Male | __ | __ | 0000000 | 0000 |
Deep-Reach Wing Nut Expansion Plugs
Plate With
Brass Stem
Insert these plugs deep within your pipe to temporarily block off a line. Twist their wing nut to expand the seal. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Deep-Reach Hex Nut Expansion Plugs with Bypass
Plug your pipe from the inside. Insert these expansion plugs deep into your pipe, and then tighten the nut on the stem. Use the bypass tube to add air, water, and fluid or relieve back pressure. Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | Bypass | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Each | |
Zinc-Plated Steel Stem | |||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.58"-1.61" | 75 | 173 | 6 3/8" | -20° to 225° | Neoprene Rubber | 1/8 | NPT | Male | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Air-Inflatable Plugs for Tee Connections
Often used for plumbing tests, these plugs thread into tees and inflate to block flow across the pipe. After your test is complete, deflate the bladder to drain the fluid from your line. Leave the plug installed while the draining the pipe—the threads create a leak-free seal, so no water will splash out. Also known as pneumatic plugs, they can lose pressure over time, so they’re designed for temporary seals. To inflate, use a hand pump (not included) since an air compressor might overinflate and burst them.
Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving. Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For Pipe | Deflated | Max. Back Pressure | Material | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Thread | Each | |
NPT Male | |||||||||||
| 1 1/2 | 1.61" | 1 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 13 | 30 | 30 | 0° to 125° | Natural Rubber | ABS Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Air-Inflatable Plugs with Bypass
Conform to wide and out-of-round pipes with these inflatable plugs. Also known as pneumatic plugs, they're designed for temporary seals since they can lose pressure over time. Use the bypass tube on these plugs to add air, water, and other fluid to your pipeline or to relieve pressure while testing.
Inflate with a hand pump (sold separately); an air compressor may overinflate the plug and cause damage. Tether the plugs using either the eyebolt or chain/ring so they don't get lost or stuck in your pipes during installation. Pull on the tether for quick and easy removal once testing is complete.
Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
For Pipe | Deflated | Max. Back Pressure | Bypass | Material | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Chain Lg., ft. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Chain/Ring | Each | |
| 1 1/2 | 1.49"-1.88" | 1 3/8" | 3 13/16" | 1 | 22 | 50 | 40 | 1/4 | NPT | Male | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |