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Low Pressure Isolation & Testing Products

Non-Gripping
Double Block & Bleed

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Technical Data Sheet
Non-Gripping Double Block & Bleed
DS-DBB-NG-001 Rev. Current
Standard Size Range
3/4" – 24" NPSLarger sizes available upon request
Working Pressure
2,500 PSI Between the Seals 172.4 Bar
Seal Material
UrethaneHigh-performance seals
Water Usage
< 1 GallonReduces fill time & treatment costs
SpecificationDetails
Body Construction Lightweight aluminum/steel assembly for strength and portability
Portability Compact, easy to position, and designed for quick deployment
Pipe Protection Will not damage internal pipe walls during installation or removal
Testing Requirements Small test volume only — compatible with simple hand pump operation
Monitoring Capability Allows monitoring of isolation zone and upstream pressure to prevent backpressure during testing
Efficiency Reduces repair and weld-testing time and associated labor costs
Safety Built-in safety factor helps reduce NDE requirements
Purge Reduction Minimizes purge gas usage and waste generation
Cost Reduction Less than one gallon of water required — reduces fill time, waste, and treatment costs
Additional Technical Features
Seal Redundancy — Dual-seal configuration provides enhanced isolation integrity
Pressure Relief Port — Bleed/vent port to safely remove trapped pressure
Application Flexibility — Effective for hydrostatic testing, weld isolation, and temporary line blocking in maintenance environments
Product Overview
Double Block & Bleed
DBB Pipe Plug — by USA Industries

The DBB pipe plug features two separate sealing areas that positively isolate upstream gases from internal piping — making modifications, repairs, and hot work safer, quicker, and easier. A vent between the compression seals allows verification of seal integrity and pressure testing of hydrotest welds by positioning the weld between the two seals.

Dual Seals
Two independent compression seals create a positive isolation zone between them — containing upstream gases and protecting the work area.
Bleed Vent
The vent between seals allows operators to verify seal integrity and pressure test hydrotest welds by positioning the weld within the isolation zone.
Pressure Rating
Isolation zone can be pressurized up to 2,500 psi (172.4 Bar) for weld testing and verification.
How It Works
1
Install the DBB plug upstream of the hot work area after determining pipe and schedule size.
2
Expand the seals by tightening the compression nut(s).
3
Inject inert gas or water between the seals to pressurize the isolation zone.
4
Monitor the isolation zone and upstream pressure throughout the hot work operation.
5
After the weld cools, release pressure, reposition the isolation zone over the weld area.
6
Pressurize the isolation zone up to 2,500 psi (172.4 Bar) to hydrotest the weld.
Quality Assurance
All USA Industries isolation and test plugs are manufactured under a strict quality assurance system and certified to ISO 9001 standards.

Custom 44" Double Block and Bleed Isolation Plug from USA Industries

Pressure Testing Solutions

ISOLATION/TEST PLUGS VS. WELDING END-CAPS

Isolation/Test plugs deliver faster turnarounds, lower costs, improved safety, and greater flexibility than welding end caps on pipe spools—transforming pressure testing from a bottleneck into a streamlined operation.

THE COMPARISON

GSST Isolation / Test Plugs

Recommended

Welding End-Caps

Legacy Method
Speed
Install in minutes with no hot work. Immediate test-readiness with rapid insertion and removal.
Speed
Requires welding, cooling, then grinding off after test. Each cycle adds hours of labor and downtime.
Cost
Reusable across multiple tests. No welders, no consumables, no post-test grinding or NDE required.
Cost
Single-use caps, welder labor, consumable materials, grinding, and follow-up inspections all drive up costs.
Safety
No hot work permits needed. Eliminates arc flash, fumes, and burn hazards. Cold installation process.
Safety
Open flame, arc flash, fumes, and hot metal. Requires hot work permits, fire watches, and PPE protocols.
Flexibility
Quickly reposition and reuse plugs across different pipe sizes and test configurations as needed.
Flexibility
Each cap is permanently welded and must be destructively removed. Changes require starting over.
Quality Impact
No heat-affected zones. When installed correctly, low risk of contamination or distortion to the pipe spool material.
Quality Impact
Welding introduces heat-affected zones, potential distortion, and requires post-weld NDE verification.

WHY PLUGS WIN

01

Faster Turnarounds

Eliminate welding and grinding time. Go from installation to pressure testing in minutes, not hours—keeping your project schedule on track.

02

Lower Total Cost

Reusable plugs replace single-use caps, welder labor, consumables, and post-weld inspections. The ROI is immediate and compounding.

03

Improved Safety

Zero hot work means no fire watches, no arc flash risk, no fume exposure, and no hot work permits. A fundamentally safer process.

04

Greater Flexibility

Quickly adapt to changing test configurations. Reposition plugs across different spools and pipe sizes without rework or waste.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Isolation/Test plugs transform pressure testing from a bottleneck into a streamlined operation—delivering speed, savings, safety, and flexibility that welding end-caps simply cannot match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why USA Industries?

40+ years of manufacturing excellence and innovation

Fast Turnaround

Fastest Turnaround

Same-day shipping on stock items. Custom orders in days, not weeks.

In-House Manufacturing

Manufactured In-House

U.S. produced steel, PMI verified, QC certified.

ISO Certified

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Quality-driven manufacturing process ensures excellence.

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Engineering Innovation

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USA Materials

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All raw materials sourced from American mills.