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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.
    High-Temperature Silicone Rubber—Withstand multiple passes when paint baking, powder coating, and electroplating.
    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
    0.299" to 0.365"3/8"-24
    3/8"150Red1/2"100000000000000
    0.33" to 0.396"3/8
    3/8"150Red17/32"10000000000000
    0.361" to 0.427"7/16"-20
    3/8"150Red9/16"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
    0.532" to 0.608"5/8"-18
    7/16"150Red3/4"100000000000000
    0.55" to 0.631"3/8
    15/32"150Red3/4"100000000000000
    0.58" to 0.667"1/2
    1/2"150Red13/16"100000000000000
    0.64" to 0.727"3/4"-16
    1/2"150Red7/8"10000000000000
    0.69" to 0.788"1/2
    9/16"150Red15/16"1000000000000
    3/4" to 0.848"3/4
    7/8"-14
    9/16"150Red1"10000000000000
    0.866" to 0.975"1"-14
    5/8"150Red1 1/8"100000000000000
    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
    1.094" to 1.215"1
    3/4"150Red1 13/32"10000000000000
    1.175" to 1.284"1 5/16"-12
    5/8"150Red1 7/16"1000000000000
    1.175" to 1.284"1 5/16"-12
    5/8"150Red1 7/16"100000000000000
    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 3/4" to 1.88"1 7/8"-12
    3/4"150Red2"100000000000000
    1.781" to 1.805"1 1/2
    3/8"150Red2"100000000000000
    1.865" to 1.975"2"-12
    5/8"150Red2 3/8"500000000000000
    1.975" to 2.132"2
    1"150Red2 1/4"50000000000000
    2.067" to 2.243"2 1/4"-12
    1"150Red2 7/16"50000000000000
    2.23" to 2.26"2
    1/2"150Red2 1/2"50000000000000
    2.298" to 2.464"2 1/2"-12
    1"150Red2 5/8"1000000000000
    2.298" to 2.464"2 1/2"-12
    1"150Red2 5/8"500000000000000
    2.395" to 2.602"2 1/2
    1 1/32"150Red2 13/16"500000000000000
    2.614" to 2.79"2 1/2
    3/4"150Red2 15/16"50000000000000
    2.849" to 2.98"3"-12
    3/4"150Red3 1/4"50000000000000
    2.975" to 3.103"3
    3/4"150Red3 11/32"250000000000000
    3.27" to 3.562"3
    1.13"150Red3 11/16"1000000000000
    3.325" to 3.457"3
    3/4"150Red3 5/8"50000000000000
    3.47" to 3.6"3 1/2
    3/4"150Red3 7/8"1000000000000
    3.79" to 3.92"3 1/2
    3/4"150Red4 1/8"250000000000000
    4.02" to 4.14"4
    3/4"150Red4 17/32"1000000000000
    4.27" to 4.43"4
    7/8"150Red4 7/8"25000000000000
    4.99" to 5.2"5
    1"150Red5 5/8"10000000000000
    6.4" to 6.56"6
    0.87"150Red6 15/16"10000000000000
    7.97" to 8.14"8
    1"150Red8 3/8"5000000000000
     
    High-Temperature Silicone Rubber
    0.116" to 0.182"1/8
    3/8"450Red11/32"1000000000000
    0.24" to 0.295"1/4
    3/8"450Red15/32"1000000000000
    0.325" to 0.367"1/4
    3/16"450Red1/2"1000000000000
    0.361" to 0.418"3/8
    3/8"450Red19/32"1000000000000
    0.471" to 0.536"1/2
    7/16"450Red23/32"1000000000000
    0.58" to 0.667"1/2
    1/2"450Red27/32"1000000000000
    0.64" to 0.727"1/2
    1/2"450Red29/32"1000000000000
    0.69" to 0.788"3/4
    9/16"450Red31/32"1000000000000
    0.802" to 0.911"3/4
    5/8"450Red1 3/32"1000000000000
    0.866" to 0.975"3/4
    5/8"450Red1 5/32"1000000000000
    0.964" to 1.09"1
    3/4"450Red1 9/32"100000000000
    1.094" to 1.215"1
    3/4"450Red1 7/16"1000000000000
    1.224" to 1.355"1 1/4
    3/4"450Red1 17/32"10000000000000
    1.312" to 1.465"1 1/4
    7/8"450Red1 21/32"500000000000
    1.447" to 1.6"1 1/2
    7/8"450Red1 25/32"500000000000
    1.56" to 1.682"1 1/2
    3/4"450Red1 29/32"500000000000
    1 3/4" to 1.88"1 1/2
    3/4"450Red2 1/32"5000000000000
    1.78" to 1.95"1 1/2
    1"450Red2 5/32"200000000000
    1.9" to 2.076"2
    1"450Red2 9/32"200000000000
    2.035" to 2.21"2
    1"450Red2 3/8"200000000000
    2.255" to 2.43"2
    1"450Red2 19/32"200000000000
    2.525" to 2.7"2 1/2
    1"450Red2 27/32"200000000000
    2.765" to 2.94"2 1/2
    1"450Red3 3/32"200000000000
     

    Hollow Tapered Plug Assortments

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Protective Plugs. Hollow Tapered Plug Assortments.
    Plug holes big and small. In addition to the hollow construction that compresses for a snug fit, these plugs have a tapered shape to fit a range of diameters. In a pinch, they can also be used as caps.
    Polyethylene—Convenient and economical. Instead of cleaning and reusing, just toss and grab a new plug.
    Total No.
    of Pieces
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Includes
    Color
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Polyethylene
    42018030 each of 14 plug sizes for hole IDs ranging from 0.361" to 0.848"RedPlastic Box00000000000000
     

    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
    For Pipe
    Size
    For Thread
    Size
    Ht.
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Color
    Ring
    Dia.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Polyethylene
    3/16" to 1/4"7/16"150Blue3/4"10000000000000000
    11/32" to 3/8"1/8
    1/4"150Blue3/4"100000000000000
    29/64" to 31/64"1/4
    1/4"150Blue13/16"100000000000000
    31/64" to 35/64"9/16"-18
    5/16"150Blue7/8"100000000000000
    33/64" to 19/32"5/8"-18
    7/16"150Blue31/32"1000000000000000
    9/16" to 5/8"3/8
    3/8"150Blue31/32"100000000000000
    5/8" to 23/32"3/4"-16
    1/2"150Blue1 3/32"1000000000000000
    43/64" to 49/64"1/2
    1/2"150Blue1 5/32"100000000000000
    47/64" to 53/64"7/8"-14
    9/16"150Blue1 1/4"1000000000000000
    57/64" to 31/32"3/4
    1/2"150Blue1 11/32"100000000000000
    61/64" to 1 3/64"1 1/16"-12
    1/2"150Blue1 3/8"1000000000000000
    1 1/8" to 1 7/32"1
    1/2"150Blue1 23/32"1000000000000000
    1 1/2" to 1 37/64"1 1/4
    1/2"150Blue2"1000000000000000
    1 3/4" to 1 13/16"1 1/2
    1/2"150Blue2 5/16"50000000000000
    2 7/32" to 2 1/4"2
    1/2"150Blue2 25/32"500000000000000
    2 29/64" to 2 1/2"1/2"150Blue3 1/16"10000000000000
     

    Thread-Masking Press-Fit Nuts for Sheet Metal

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Press-Fit Nuts. Thread-Masking Press-Fit Nuts for Sheet Metal.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Press-Fit Nuts. Thread-Masking Press-Fit Nuts for Sheet Metal.
    Shield internal threads from paint and debris during finishing processes. The removable rubber plug withstands high-temperature treatments such as powder coating. When you're ready to insert a screw, just push out the plug with a screwdriver or other tool.
    Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these nuts to rust.
    Head
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Min.
    Panel Thk.
    For Maximum Panel
    Hardness
    OD
    Ht.
    PEM® Part
    No.
    Plug
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
     
    Steel
    10-32
    1/4"
    0.056"Brinell 150, Rockwell B800.34"0.09"SS-032-2Rubber
    2500000000000000
    1/4"-20
    11/32"
    0.056"Brinell 150, Rockwell B800.44"0.17"S-0420-1Rubber
    100000000000000
     
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