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    Hollow Tapered Plugs

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Hollow Tapered Plugs.
    A hollow construction makes these plugs extra flexible, so they compress for easy installation and a snug fit. The tapered profile fits a range of hole diameters. If you flip the plug over, it can be used as a cap.
    Polyethylene—Convenient and economical. Instead of cleaning and reusing, just toss and grab a new plug.
    For ID
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Flange
    Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    0.236" to 0.302"1/8
    		5/16"-24
    		3/8"150Red7/16"100000000000000
    0.33" to 0.396"3/8
    		—3/8"150Red17/32"10000000000000
    0.419" to 0.485"1/4
    		1/2"-20
    		3/8"150Red5/8"100000000000000
    0.471" to 0.547"3/8
    		9/16"-18
    		7/16"150Red11/16"100000000000000
    0.58" to 0.667"1/2
    		—1/2"150Red13/16"100000000000000
    3/4" to 0.848"3/4
    		7/8"-14
    		9/16"150Red1"10000000000000
    0.915" to 1.04"3/4
    		1 1/16"-12
    		11/16"150Red1 5/32"10000000000000
    0.964" to 1.09"1
    		—3/4"150Red1 1/4"10000000000000
    1.312" to 1.465"1 1/4
    		—7/8"150Red1 5/8"1000000000000000
    1.513" to 1.6"1 1/4
    		1 5/8"-12
    		1/2"150Red1 3/4"100000000000000
    1.56" to 1.682"1 1/2
    		—3/4"150Red1 7/8"500000000000000
    1.975" to 2.132"2
    		—1"150Red2 1/4"50000000000000
    2.395" to 2.602"2 1/2
    		—1 1/32"150Red2 13/16"500000000000000
    2.975" to 3.103"3
    		—3/4"150Red3 11/32"250000000000000
    3.47" to 3.6"3 1/2
    		—3/4"150Red3 7/8"1000000000000
    4.02" to 4.14"4
    		—3/4"150Red4 17/32"1000000000000
    4.99" to 5.2"5
    		—1"150Red5 5/8"10000000000000
    7.97" to 8.14"8
    		—1"150Red8 3/8"5000000000000
     

    Pull-Tab-Release Hollow Plugs

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Protective Plugs. Pull-Tab-Release Hollow Plugs.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Pull-Tab-Release Hollow Plugs.
    Lift and pull the tabs with your fingers for easier removal than other plugs. With a tapered profile, these fit a range of diameters. Use to mask holes from coatings or protect threads during shipping.
    Polyethylene—Convenient and economical. Instead of cleaning and reusing, just toss and grab a new plug.
    For ID
    Ht.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Ring
    Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    3/16" to 1/4"7/16"150Blue3/4"10000000000000000
    2 29/64" to 2 1/2"1/2"150Blue3 1/16"10000000000000
     

    Metal Round Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Metal Round Caps.
    Tougher than plastic and rubber caps for best protection from impact and wear. These caps cover pipe ends to prevent damage and keep out dust and debris during shipping and storage.
    Steel—The strongest caps, but moisture can cause them to rust.
    Aluminum—Use aluminum caps instead of steel to prevent corrosion from spreading to aluminum pipe and tubing.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—Our most corrosion-resistant caps for parts exposed to moisture and the outdoors.
    Steel
    Aluminum
    18-8
    Stainless Steel
    For OD
    For Pipe
    Size
    Inside
    Ht.
    Flexibility
    Max.
    Temp.
    Each
    Each
    Each
    35/64"1/4
    		7/16"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    43/64"3/8
    		9/16"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    27/32"1/2
    		7/16"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/64"3/4
    		5/8"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 5/16"1
    		11/16"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 21/32"1 1/4
    		13/16"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 29/32"1 1/2
    		15/16"RigidNot Rated0000000000000000000000000000000000
    2 3/8"2
    		1 1/16"RigidNot Rated0000000000000000000000000000000000
    2 7/8"2 1/2
    		1 3/8"RigidNot Rated00000000000000000000000000000000000
    3 1/2"3
    		1 3/8"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    4"3 1/2
    		1 1/2"RigidNot Rated000000000000000000000000000000000000
    4 1/2"4
    		1 7/8"RigidNot Rated00000000000000000000000———0
    5 9/16"5
    		1 7/8"RigidNot Rated00000000000000000000000000———0
    6 5/8"6
    		1 7/8"RigidNot Rated0000000000000000000000000000000000000

    Tapered Caps

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Tapered Caps.
    Don't worry about having the exact size you need on hand. These caps are shaped to fit a range of ODs—just keep pushing on until they're snug. Because they make less contact with the parts they cover, they’re easier to remove than straight caps. In a pinch, you can flip tapered caps over and use them as plugs.
    Polyethylene—Convenient and economical, these flexible caps are one and done. Instead of cleaning and reusing, just toss and grab a new cap.
    For OD
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Thread
    Size
    Inside
    Ht.
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    0.487" to 0.568"1/4
    		9/16"-18
    		15/32"Flexible150Red100000000000000
    1.249" to 1.402"1
    		—7/8"Flexible150Red100000000000000
    1.568" to 1.688"1 1/4
    		—3/4"Flexible150Red100000000000000
    1.781" to 1.938"1 1/2
    		—1"Flexible150Red5000000000000
    3.41" to 3.54"3
    		—3/4"Flexible150Red10000000000000
    3.94" to 4.07"3 1/2
    		—3/4"Flexible150Red250000000000000
    6.53" to 6.63"6
    		—1 1/2"Flexible150Red100000000000000
     

    Snap-On Caps for Pipe Flanges

    Image of ProductInUse. Cap Installed on ANSI Flange. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Snap-On Caps for Pipe Flanges, Polyethylene, For ANSI Flanges.

    Cap Installed

    on ANSI Flange

    Image of Product. For ANSI Flanges. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Snap-On Caps for Pipe Flanges, Polyethylene, For ANSI Flanges.

    For ANSI Flanges

    Image of Product. For SAE Flanges. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Snap-On Caps for Pipe Flanges, Polyethylene, For SAE Flanges.

    For SAE Flanges

    Align the tabs with the bolt holes and snap on for a perfect fit. These caps protect flange threads from damage, or mask them during painting and coating.
    Polyethylene—These tough caps are hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Pressure
    Class
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    For Bolt Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
     
    For ANSI Flanges
    1/2
    		150
    		Rigid175Red2 3/8"10000000000000
    3/4
    		150
    		Rigid175Red2 3/4"1000000000000
    1
    		150
    		Rigid175Red3 1/8"10000000000000
    1 1/2
    		150
    		Rigid175Red3 7/8"10000000000000
    2
    		150
    		Rigid175Red4 3/4"10000000000000
    2 1/2
    		150
    		Rigid175Red5 1/2"100000000000
    3
    		150
    		Rigid175Red6"100000000000
    4
    		150
    		Rigid175Red7 1/2"100000000000
    6
    		150
    		Rigid175Red9 5/8"1000000000000
     
    For SAE Flanges
    1/2
    		3000
    		Rigid175Blue0.69", 1 1/2"1000000000000
    1/2
    		6000
    		Rigid175Red0.72", 1.59"1000000000000
    3/4
    		3000
    		Rigid175Blue0.88", 1.88"10000000000000
    3/4
    		6000
    		Rigid175Red0.94", 2"1000000000000
    1
    		3000
    		Rigid175Blue1.03", 2.06"10000000000000
    1
    		6000
    		Rigid175Red1.09", 2 1/4"10000000000000
    1 1/4
    		3000
    		Rigid175Blue1.19", 2.31"10000000000000
    1 1/4
    		6000
    		Rigid175Red1 1/4", 2.63"10000000000000
    1 1/2
    		3000
    		Rigid175Blue1.41", 2 3/4"10000000000000
    1 1/2
    		6000
    		Rigid175Red1.44", 3.13"10000000000000
    2
    		3000
    		Rigid175Blue1.69", 3.06"10000000000000
    2
    		6000
    		Rigid175Red1 3/4", 3.81"10000000000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Caps for Pipe Flanges

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Caps. Adhesive-Back Caps for Pipe Flanges.
    Stick these caps onto the raised face of flanges to prevent nicks and scratches during shipping and storage. They stay in place until you peel them off and leave no residue behind.
    Polyethylene—These tough caps are hard and wear resistant to hold up against scrapes and gouges.
    For Pipe
    Size
    For OD
    Flexibility
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Adhesive
    Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
     
    For ANSI Flanges
    1/2
    		1 3/8"Rigid160BlackRubber200000000000000
    3/4
    		1 11/16"Rigid160BlackRubber15000000000000
    1
    		2"Rigid160BlackRubber15000000000000
    1 1/4
    		2 1/2"Rigid160BlackRubber10000000000000
    1 1/2
    		2 7/8"Rigid160BlackRubber10000000000000
    2
    		3 5/8"Rigid160BlackRubber10000000000000
    2 1/2
    		4 1/8"Rigid160BlackRubber6000000000000
    3
    		5"Rigid160BlackRubber4000000000000
    3 1/2
    		5 1/2"Rigid160BlackRubber4000000000000
    4
    		6 3/16"Rigid160BlackRubber3000000000000
    5
    		7 5/16"Rigid160BlackRubber3000000000000
    6
    		8 1/2"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    8
    		10 5/8"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    10
    		12 3/4"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    12
    		15"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    1416 1/4"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    1618 1/2"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    1821"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
    2023"Rigid160BlackRubber1000000000000
     
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