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Pipe Plug Fittings

Pipe plugs are defined as cap end of fractional tubes used in a large number of industries. These pipe plugs are designed to insert into the end of tubing to dead-end the flow. Various materials are used to manufacture high quality tube plugs in a variety of end connections.

These pipe plugs come in one piece body design and the easy to replace plug assembly make these industrial pipe fittings very easy to maintain and clean. The pipe plugs are an easy and cost effective way to plug your pipe. These pipe plugs are often plated with chrome or nickel for a superior finish and better resistance to corrosion.

Materials used:
Some common materials used in the making of plugs are as follows:

Steel
Copper
Stainless Steel
Brass
Aluminum
Rubber
Carbon steel
Plastic etc.

Buyer's guide

What should buyers consider for bulk purchase of pipe plugs?
Certain important specifications are to be considered like:

The size of the pipe in which the plug is to be fitted.
Which type of plug you require: whether square or hollow or hex plug or others.
The size and dimension of the plug.
The materials used in its construction.
Good fitting.
Good finish.
Features of pipe plugs like threaded, tapered, expanded plug, pull or lift-tab plug, ribbed plug etc.
Durability
Temperature and pressure resistance.
Corrosion resistance etc.

Application of Pipe Plugs:

Pipe plugs are used in the closing of the ends of various hydraulic or pneumatic pipes or tubes. Plugs are essential devices used in the plumbing apparatus of both industrial and domestic water supply lines, machinery and so on. They are also for removal of air blocks on water pump lines. Some of the applications of pipe plugs are in the field of:

Hydraulic system
Pneumatic system
Pharmaceutical fittings
Air brake fittings
Gas fittings
Refrigerant fittings etc.

Pipe Plug Drive Styles:

Types of Pipe Plugs:
Let us now know more about these pipe plugs under the following categories:

Hex Plug

Hollow Plug

Square Plug

The points mentioned below will be a guide for the buyers: