Premier Hydrostatic Testing Plugs Ensuring
Safety, Advanced Technology, Reliability,
and Outstanding Value
Hydrostatic Pressure Test Plugs featuring a patented independent actuating wedge system, Gritlock® wedge surface technology, and high-performance Tri-Ply® seals
Customer Testimonial
1 - Advanced Engineering
2 - Wedge System
3 - Gripping Wedges
4 - Tri-Ply Seals
5 - Less Weight
Case Study
BIC Magazine
Patents & Trademarks
Designed, Manufactured & Supplied Exclusively by USA Industries, an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company.
- US PATENTS: 9,927,058 | 9,810,364 | D894,349 | 10,746,339 | 11,391,404 | 11,408,548 | 11,408,549
- US REGISTERED TRADEMARKS: 6,540,339 | 6,540,338 | 6,2569,105
- CANADIAN PATENT: 3,004,787 | 3,114,389 | 3,086,395 | 3,144,389
- CANADIAN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN: CA 186293
- CANADIAN TRADEMARKS: 1,168,054 | 1,168,053
- EUROPEAN PATENT: EP3377797 B1 | EP386575B1 | EP3728929B1
- EUROPEAN PATENT [Germany]: 602016051864.3
- EUROPEAN UNION DESIGN REGISTRATION: 00628264-001
- EUROPEAN UNION INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION #'s: 1567890 | 1550298 | 1550337
- AUSTRALIAN PATENT: 2016355337 | 2018392008 | 2022231742 | 2020304050
- AUSTRALIAN TRADEMARK NUMBER: 2120735
- Other US and Foreign Patents Pending
GRIPSAFE ST CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL
"GripSafe plugs have been valuable assets on the LNGC site. The quick and easy installation, use, and removal of the plugs have made testing plain end pipe simple. The Lifting Device makes rigging of the larger plugs into position fast, convenient, and safe. The design of the grippers leave little to no marks inside the pipe. Torque values and plug info on the front plate makes plug identification and double-checking for the right plug usage easy. Overall, the GripSafe plugs are an excellent product."
T. Read / Hydro Foreman,
S. Daigle | Global EPC Company
WORLDS MOST ADVANCED ENGINEERED PIPE PLUG
- Innovative Patented Technology Outperforms Traditional Designs of the Past Six Decades
- 21 Patents Registered in the US & Internationally
- 7 Trademarks Registered in the US & Internationally
- Additional Patents Pending in the USA & Internationally
- Seven Years Dedicated to Research & Development with In-House Engineering
- Expertise Sixty-Seven Years of Combined Engineering Experience from Our Professional Industrial Design Team
- Conducted Over 4,000 Load & Pressure Tests
- Five Years of Demonstrated Success in the Field
- Thorough Validation Testing of Design
- GripSafe ST Positioned to Become the New Industry Standard with Confidence
INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATING WEDGE SYSTEM
- Even Distribution of Load Across All Wedges Guarantees Maximum Surface Contact & Holding Capacity
- Addresses Ovality or Irregularity in Pipe Shape
- Wedges Automatically Adjust to Conform to Pipe Wall
- Exceptional Self-Gripping Functionality
- Increased Pressure Strengthens Grip Against Pipe Wall
- Prevents Formation of Damaging Pressure Points
- Automatic Gripping Upon Installation Available in 2 out of 3 Models
GRIPPING WEDGES
- Secure Grip With Exclusive Gritlock® Surface Coating Technology
- Utilizes Thousands of Microscopic Contact Points
- Exceptionally Dense and Long-lasting
- Endures Thousands of Full-Cycle Hydro Test Cycles Without Compromising Performance
- Leaves Virtually No Surface Damage to Pipe
- Non-Contaminating Coating Application
- Wedges Compatible With All Alloy Piping Varieties
TRI-PLY® SEALS
- Innovative Multi-Durometer Seal Technology Protected by Patent
ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEEL BODY ON 10" AND LARGER MODELS
- On average, lighter weight compared to competing models, crafted from aviation-grade aluminum.
A Critical Reminder: Conducting pressure testing poses significant hazards, demanding strict adherence to safety protocols. Ensure all connections, valves, flanges, and fittings are suitable for pressure testing. Verify the compatibility of line ID & Plug Range. Most importantly, never position yourself in front of a test plug or enclosure during testing. Discharge from a plug during testing could result in severe injury or fatality.
Failure to adhere to the complete installation procedures outlined in our operating manuals may lead to personnel injury and equipment damage.
Temperature Range
- -10° to 170°F - Continuous
- 200°F - Intermittent
Industry Compliance
- ASME B16.5, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3
- Meets ASME PCC-2-2018 standards