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Isolation & Testing Products

Flange Weld
Test Plug (FTP)

Available to Rent or Buy
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Money.
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Lower upfront cost • No storage • Reconditioned every turnaround
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  • Flange Rating (150#, 300#, 600#, 900#, 1500#, 2500#)
  • Size (3/4" - 24"*)
  • Pipe Schedule
  • Gasket Type
  • Quantity Needed
  • Rental or Purchase
  • Necessary Delivery Date

*Larger sizes available upon request

Technical Data Sheet
Flange Weld Test Plugs (FTP)
DS-FTP-001 Rev. Current
Specification Details
Stocked Line Sizes 3/4" – 24"
Flange Pressure Ratings 150# 300# 600# 900# 1500# 2500#
Flange Types Raised Face (RF) Ring-Type Joint (RTJ)
Construction Rugged, heavy-duty design for demanding applications
Compatibility Easily fits a wide range of pipe schedules
Operational Efficiency Enables faster pipe repairs and retrofits
Installation & Testing Safe, simple, and repeatable installation and test procedures
Water Usage Minimal water consumption; reduces handling and waste
Cost Reduction Lowers testing time, downtime, and waste disposal expenses
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Assurance
Manufactured under USA Industries' ISO 9001:2015 certified program. For custom requirements, USA Industries offers tailored solutions to meet your specifications.
Product Overview
Flange Weld Test Plug
FTP — by USA Industries

The FTP simplifies the welding process by allowing you to monitor conditions, isolate and purge the weld area, and complete the weld and hydrotest to meet code requirements — all with one tool. A high-lift seal expands to provide greater seal-to-pipe clearance, eliminating the need to grind excess root penetration.

High-Lift Seal
The expanding seal provides greater clearance past the weld area — no grinding of excess root penetration required, making repositioning fast and convenient.
Weld Isolation
The weld area is fully isolated without filling the entire line or vessel — simplifying the process and reducing hazardous waste disposal costs.
Minimal Water Use
Requires only a few cups to a few gallons of water for testing depending on line size — reducing costs, downtime, and environmental impact.
Eliminates Equipment
Removes the need for line blinds, vacuum trucks, dehydration services, and minimizes non-destructive examination (NDE) requirements.
Installation — Fast & Easy
1
Insert the plug into the pipe to be welded.
2
Bolt the flanges together and tighten the large compression nut(s) to expand the seal.
3
Weld, purge, and hydrotest — all with the plug in place, fully isolating the weld area.
USA Industries Flange Weld Test Plug Shown in Pipe for Explanation Purposes drawn by Mike Fuchsman
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.

FTP Technical Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

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