External Square Drive Inserts

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Tapered-Thread Pipe Fittings

U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) Qualifying

Yes

Hardness

Durometer 55A

Durometer 65D

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

EAR99

DFARS Specialty Metals

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REACH

Construction

14 Products

Attachment Type

Push In

The quickest to install and remove

6 products

Screw In

Threaded for the most secure fit on female pipe and fittings

8 products

Performance

High Temperature

Withstand temperatures of 350° F and above

6 products

High Visibility

Easy to see when installed or if dropped on the floor

8 products

Screw-In Plugs for Pipe and Tubing

Threaded for the most secure fit on female pipe and fittings. These plugs protect from damage during shipping and storage. They also keep dust, paint, and coatings from blocking holes and threads.

For Tapered-Thread Fittings

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. Screw In, For Round Holes, For Pipe, For Round Shapes, For Tapered-Thread Fittings , External Square Drive.

External Square

Drive

Polyethylene—A balance of wear and chemical resistance for use in a variety of environments. These plugs withstand scratches and scrapes as well as mild acids, solvents, and chemical cleaners.

	Max. Temp., ° F	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
External Square Drive







	Polyethylene

	1/8	NPT	7/16"	160	Red	100	5481K14	00000


	1/4	NPT	1/2"	160	Red	100	5481K15	00000
	3/8	NPT	1/2"	160	Red	100	5481K16	00000
	1/2	NPT	19/32"	160	Red	100	5481K17	00000
	3/4	NPT	5/8"	160	Red	50	5481K18	00000
	1	NPT	23/32"	160	Red	25	5481K19	00000
	1 1/4	NPT	3/4"	160	Red	25	5481K21	00000
	1 1/2	NPT	31/32"	160	Red	10	5481K22	00000

Vented Plugs for Pipe and Tubing

Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Protective Plugs. For Pipe, For Round Holes, Vented, For Round Shapes, Push In.

Keep coatings out of female threaded pipe and release pressure while they cure. Push in these plugs and a rib holds them in place. Tear away the tab to vent.

High-Temperature Silicone Rubber—Withstand multiple passes when paint baking, powder coating, and electroplating.

	Max. Temp., ° F	Color	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
External Square Drive







	High-Temperature Silicone Rubber

	1/2	NPT	19/32"	600	Pink	10	5481K61	000000


	3/4	NPT	19/32"	600	Yellow	10	5481K62	00000
	1	NPT	11/16"	600	Clear	1	5481K63	0000
	1 1/4	NPT	3/4"	600	Green	1	5481K64	0000
	1 1/2	NPT	23/32"	600	White	1	5481K65	0000
	2	NPT	23/32"	600	Blue	1	5481K66	0000