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10 psi to 24 psi

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Material

Stainless Steel

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ID

25/64" to 19/32"

33/64" to 45/64"

41/64" to 25/32"

23/32" to 15/16"

51/64" to 1 1/64"

29/32" to 1 1/16"

61/64" to 1 3/32"

1 1/32" to 1 1/4"

1 5/64" to 1 21/64"

1 3/16" to 1 29/64"

1 15/64" to 1 17/32"

1 5/16" to 1 39/64"

1 27/64" to 1 11/16"

1 15/32" to 1 49/64"

1 1/2" to 1 51/64"

1 21/32" to 1 31/32"

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Maximum Temperature

Less than 150° F

150° F to 174° F

175° F to 199° F

200° F to 249° F

250° F or greater

Overall Height

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Height

Seal Material

Maximum Water Back Pressure

Less than 50 ft. of head

50 ft. of head to 99 ft. of head

100 ft. of head to 199 ft. of head

200 ft. of head to 249 ft. of head

250 ft. of head or greater

With Bypass

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Maximum Pressure

Less than 50 ft. of head

50 ft. of head to 99 ft. of head

100 ft. of head to 199 ft. of head

200 ft. of head to 249 ft. of head

250 ft. of head or greater

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392 Products

Expansion Plugs

Wing-Nut Expansion Plugs

Wing-Nut Expansion Plugs

Twist the wing nut to expand the seal without needing tools

Expansion Plugs with Bypass

Expansion Plugs with Bypass

Use the bypass tube to add fluid to pipelines or to reduce pressure

Hex-Nut Expansion Plugs

Hex-Nut Expansion Plugs

Install with a nutdriver for a tighter seal than hand-tightened nuts

T-Handle Expansion Plugs

T-Handle Expansion Plugs

Easier to grip and twist than wing nuts, especially when wearing gloves

Air-Inflatable Plugs

Air-Inflatable Plugs

Temporarily seal wide and out-of-round pipes

Long-Reach Wing-Nut Expansion Plugs

Long-Reach Wing-Nut Expansion Plugs

Insert deep within your pipe to seal it off from the inside

Air- and Water-Inflatable Plugs

Air- and Water-Inflatable Plugs

Fit into tight pipe joints with our most flexible expansion plugs

Air-Inflatable Plugs with Bypass

Air-Inflatable Plugs with Bypass

Temporarily seal wide and out-of-round pipes, with a bypass tube to add air and fluid

Square-Head Expansion Plugs

Square-Head Expansion Plugs

Turn the square head into the sealing ring to close off pipelines

Long-Reach Hex-Nut Expansion Plugs with Bypass

Long-Reach Hex-Nut Expansion Plugs with Bypass

Use the bypass tube to add air and fluid to pipelines or to reduce pressure

Quick-Snap Expansion Plugs

Quick-Snap Expansion Plugs

Turn the handle to expand the seal, then snap it down for fast installation

Expansion Plugs for Conduit

Expansion Plugs for Conduit

Seal conduit openings to keep water, dirt, and animals from damaging your wiring

Air-Inflatable Plugs for Tee Connections

Air-Inflatable Plugs for Tee Connections

Often used for plumbing tests, thread into tees and inflate to block flow

Expansion Plugs for Cleanout Tees

Expansion Plugs for Cleanout Tees

No need to inflate with an air compressor or hand pump

Air- and Water-Inflatable Plugs for Wye-Joints

Air- and Water-Inflatable Plugs for Wye-Joints

Extra long to seal off two pipes in a wye-joint at the same time

Quick-Locking Expansion Plugs

Quick-Locking Expansion Plugs

Save time by installing with just one quarter turn

Remote-Access Air-Inflatable Plugs

Remote-Access Air-Inflatable Plugs

Plug pipe that’s hard to reach, such as underground sewage lines

Other Products

Protective Plugs

Protective Plugs

Insert into holes in pipe, containers, panels, and parts to keep out debris

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