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. Plugs with a stainless steel plate have excellent corrosion resistance.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | |||||||
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Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Style A | ||||||||
Stainless Steel Plate | ||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.44"-2.60" | 5 | 12 | 2 13/16" | 0° to 175° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
Style D have an eyebolt that allows you to tether or hang the plug for convenient storage.
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 | |||||||
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Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Brass Handle | ||||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel Plate | ||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.44"-2.60" | 5 | 12 | 3 7/8" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Handle | ||||||||
Stainless Steel Plate | ||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.44"-2.60" | 5 | 12 | 3 7/8" | -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 | |||||||
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Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal Material | Each | |
Brass Handle | ||||||||
Zinc-Plated Steel Plate | ||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.47"-2.55" | 5 | 12 | 2 5/16" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Handle | ||||||||
Stainless Steel Plate | ||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.47"-2.55" | 5 | 12 | 2 5/16" | -40° to 250° | Neoprene Rubber | 0000000 | 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 C and D have an NPT threaded bypass for making leak-tight connections.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Pipe | Max. Back Pressure | Material | Bypass | ||||||||||
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Size | ID | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | O'all Ht. | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Bypass Cap | Pipe Size | Thread Type | Thread Size | Gender | Each | |
Style D | |||||||||||||
Plastic Stem | |||||||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.40"-2.76" | 30 | 69 | 4 1/2" | -40° to 180° | Natural Rubber | Plastic | 1/2 | NPT | __ | Male | 0000000 | 000000 |
Style G | |||||||||||||
Steel Stem | |||||||||||||
2 1/2 | 2.44"-2.71" | 5 | 12 | 4 15/16" | -40° to 210° | Neoprene Rubber | Plastic | __ | Schrader | 0.305"-32 | __ | 00000000 | 000000 |
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 ribbed texture have better traction against pipe walls than plugs with a smooth texture. When sealing oily or polished walls, they’ll resist slipping.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Pipe | Deflated | Max. Back Pressure | Material | |||||||||||
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Size | ID | Dia. | Ht. | Chain Lg. | Air, psi | Water, ft. of head | Required Inflation Pressure, psi | Temp. Range, °F | Seal | Chain/Ring | Body Texture | Each | ||
C | 2 1/2 | 2.34"-2.75" | 2 5/16" | 4 1/2" | 12" | 13 | 30 | 35 | -20° to 125° | Natural Rubber | Zinc-Plated Steel | Ribbed | 000000 | 000000 |
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.