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Steel Expanding Drain Plugs

Steel Expanding Drain Plugs

Steel Expanding Drain Plugs

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and details for Pipestoppers™ expanding plugs, including steel, nylon, and aluminum variants, used for pressure testing and sealing pipework from 50 mm (2 inches) upwards.
Steel Expanding Plugs: These plugs are designed for arduous duties such as long immersion in water and higher temperatures. They are available in sizes starting from 2 inches and are equipped with 1/2", 1", and 2" outlets. The plugs conform to British Standards BS 8005 for low-pressure testing and sealing of pipes. Standard seals are made from natural rubber, with special rubber seals available for chemical applications.
Nylon Expanding Plugs: Manufactured from injection-molded components and rubber expansion rings, these plugs are available in various sizes. The performance depends on factors such as the exact internal diameter of the pipe, number of turns, and pipe condition.
Aluminium Expanding Plugs: Offered in sizes from 3 inches (75 mm), these plugs are an alternative where steel is not preferred. They also come with standard and special rubber seals for chemical resistance.
Technical Specifications: The document includes detailed tables listing the diameter, pressure range, and weight for each plug type. For example, steel plugs range from 2 inches to 36 inches in diameter, with varying pressure capacities and weights.
Additional Products: The Pipestoppers™ range also includes rectangular inflatable stoppers, ATO inflatable stoppers for concrete pipe joints, and special inflatable stoppers for nuclear applications.
Contact Information: Huntingdon Fusion Techniques Limited, located in the United Kingdom, provides contact details for further inquiries.
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For pressure testing and stopping all pipework from 50 mm (2") upwards. To complete the Pipestoppers range of nylon and alumimium expanding plugs we offer all sizes of steel expanding plugs. These are provided in sizes from 2", for more arduous duties such as long immersion in water and higher temperature.The plugs are merely inserted into the pipe and the wings tightened to force the top and bottom plates together, thereby expanding the rubber ring to seal tightly in the pipe. They are manufactured with > 1 / > 2 ", 1", 2" outlets as shown in the chart overleaf.The standard seals are made from natural rubber and special rubber seals are available for chemical applications where greater resistance is required.All plugs conform to British Standards BS 8005 for low pressure testing and sealing of pipes. >

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