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.
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 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.
Plugs with a canvas sleeve keep gas, odor, and debris from leaking out through the seal. This makes them good for high-temperature applications, such as in pipe that’s being welded. The sleeve also protects against scrapes from rough pipe walls. Use the loops on the outside to route hose through your pipe to vent while welding, or to connect lines for pulling these plugs through your pipe.
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.
Plugs with a pressure-relief valve release excess pressure to reduce the risk of overinflating and rupturing.

For Pipe | Deflated | Max. Back Pressure | Material | |||||||||
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Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Eyebolt | Body Texture | Each | |
16 | 14.00"-16.25" | 13 3/4" | 19 3/4" | 13 | 30 | 25 | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | Zinc-Plated Steel | Ribbed | 0000000 | 0000000 |

For Pipe | |||||||||
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Size | ID | Deflated Ht. | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Max. Temp., °F | Seal Material | Body Texture | Features | Each | |
16 | 15.74"-16.41" | 24" | 6.5 | 210° | Natural Rubber | Smooth | Inflation Hose, Pressure-Relief Valve, Routing Loops | 00000000 | 0000000 |
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 | ||||||||||
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Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Gender | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Eyebolt | Each | |
16 | 14.00"-16.00" | 13 3/4" | 19 3/4" | 13 | 30 | 35 | 3 | NPT | Female | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | Zinc-Plated Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |