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    Air-Inflatable Plugs

    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. They’re better for lower-pressure applications than water-inflatable plugs. Inflate them with a hand pump; an air compressor may overinflate the plug and cause damage.
    Plugs with a chain or eyebolt can be tethered through either so they don't get lost or stuck in your pipes during installation. For easy removal once testing is complete, pull on your tether.
    With Zinc-Plated Steel Eyebolt
    Image of Product. Smooth Body. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. Air-Inflatable Plugs, With Zinc-Plated Steel Eyebolt, Smooth Body.

    Smooth

    Body

    Maximum Air Back Pressure—Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
    Maximum Water Back Pressure—Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
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    Pipe
    Deflated
    Max. Back
    Pressure
    Size
    ID
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Air,
    psi
    Water, ft.
    of head
    Req. Inflation
    Pressure, psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Body
    Texture
    Each
    12 to 2411.00" to 24.25"10 3/4"37"1535450 to 125Natural Rubber
    		Smooth3058K34000000000
    With Nickel-Plated Steel Eyebolt and Natural Rubber Sleeve
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. Air-Inflatable Plugs, With Nickel-Plated Steel Eyebolt and Natural Rubber Sleeve.
    Plugs with a natural rubber sleeve are protected from debris and sharp objects in your pipe, as well as rough pipe walls. This extends the plug’s life and ensures the seal stays intact.
    Ribbed Body—Plugs with a ribbed texture have better traction against pipe walls than plugs with a smooth texture. When sealing oily or polished walls, they’ll resist slipping.
    Pressure-Relief Valve—Plugs with a pressure-relief valve release excess pressure to reduce the risk of overinflating and rupturing.
    Maximum Air Back Pressure—Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
    Maximum Water Back Pressure—Maximum water back pressure refers to the pressure resulting from the height of the water above the plug.
    For
    Pipe
    Deflated
    Max. Back
    Pressure
    Size
    ID
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Air,
    psi
    Water, ft.
    of head
    Req. Inflation
    Pressure, psi
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Body
    Texture
    Features
    Each
    12 to 2411.00" to 24.50"10 3/4"37"13303035 to 120Natural Rubber
    		Ribbed—3058K136000000000
    12 to 2411.00" to 24.50"10 3/4"37"13303035 to 120Natural Rubber
    		RibbedPressure-Relief Valve3058K13800000000

    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.
    With Zinc-Plated Steel Eyebolt
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Expansion Plugs. Air-Inflatable Plugs with Bypass, With Zinc-Plated Steel Eyebolt.
    Maximum Air Back Pressure—Maximum air back pressure is the amount of pressure a plug can withstand without moving.
    Maximum Water Back Pressure—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
    Size
    ID
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Air,
    psi
    Water, ft.
    of head
    Req. Inflation
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Seal Material
    Each
    12 to 2411.25" to 24.00"11"37"1330453
    		NPT
    		Male-20 to 125Natural Rubber
    		2580K313000000000
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