Metal Tapered
Hammer-in Plugs
WEEKS
TO DAYS!
- TP No. Based on Size of Your Plug (see chart)
- Material Type (ie., Carbon Steel, Stainless - 316, Brass, Inconel, etc.)
- For Custom Plugs, Provide A, B & L Dimensions
- Quantity Needed
- Necessary Delivery Date
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Stocked Materials | A-105 Carbon Steel • 304/316 Stainless Steel • Brass (custom alloys rapidly manufactured upon request) |
| Stocked Part Numbers | TP-1 through TP-28 (custom plugs available to any required size) |
- Easily installed one-piece tapered design — no special tools required.
- Establishes a positive seal in seconds with minimal driving force.
- Quickly restores Fin-Fan® / air-cooled heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers to service.
- Tube plug and tube metal should match for optimal performance.
- Stocked in over 20 metals to match your application.
- Custom plugs available in any material and coating upon request.
- Serving oil & gas, chemical, and power industries.
- 500,000+ tube plugs in stock — ready to ship.
- Production capacity exceeds 5,000 plugs per day.
Tapered Plugs — Specs
| Tapered Plugs — Specs | Dimension (in.) +/- .005 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part No. | Tube O.D. (in.) | Gauge | "A" Small End | "B" Large End | "L" Length |
| (in.) | (in.) | (in.) | |||
(S) Stainless Steel (C) Carbon Steel (B) Brass (J) 70/30 CuNi (K) 90/10 CuNi (Y) Chrome/Moly (H) Hastelloy (I) Inconel (N) Incoloy (M) Monel (N200) Nickel 200 (T) Titanium (Z) Zirconium
Any material available upon request!
Note — Dimensions shown are +/- .005 in.
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Technical Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
The X is a placeholder for material type (e.g. Carbon, Stainless, Monel, etc..). Simply replace that with what ever material you need!
We manufacture all of our plugs in house, and are not limited by size. We can produce more than 5,000 plugs per day, at any size!
Tapered tube plugs are generally installed with a hammer. We strongly suggest using a tube cutter to puncture the inside of your tube before installing to prevent pressure building up over time and creating dangerous projectiles.
We will always recommend you puncture the tube before installing a tube plug to prevent pressure from building up and creating a dangerous tube plug projectile.
Yes. This is a common technique for ensuring a stronger seal.
We can recommend size(s) based on your inside diameter. Call us today and we'll be happy to help!
We are proud to be able to offer our products in more than 20 different materials. We've probably worked with whatever material you need in the past, and we're happy to make custom plugs on request, 24/7, 365 days a year!
Why USA Industries?
40+ years of manufacturing excellence and innovation
Fastest Turnaround
Same-day shipping on stock items. Custom orders in days, not weeks.
Manufactured In-House
U.S. produced steel, PMI verified, QC certified.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Quality-driven manufacturing process ensures excellence.
Engineering Innovation
Precision-Engineered Industrial Solutions — Delivered Fast!
100% USA Materials
All raw materials sourced from American mills.