Metal Tapered Heat Exchanger & Chiller Tube Plugs
The Industry Standard for Plugging Leaky Tubes in Heat Exchangers, Boilers & Condensers
METAL TAPERED TUBE PLUG PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Stocked Part No.'s: TP-1 thru TP-28; custom plugs can be made to any required size
- Stocked Materials: A-105 Carbon Steel, 304/316 Stainless Steels, and Brass; custom plugs can be made rapidly with any required alloy
- Production capabilities of more than 5,000 plugs per day
- In-stock items ship within 24 hours, and same day local delivery ability in Texas and Louisiana
For best results with sealing tubes without damaging tubesheets, be sure to use the correct size plugs (based on tube O.D. and gauge using our chart below). When ordering, please keep in mind that the tube plug and the tube metal should always match. Please contact us if you have any questions about our plugs or if you require more information.
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Metal Tapered tube plugs offer a low-cost and quick method of sealing leaky tubes. Our one-piece tapered tube plugs are easily installed, so you can establish a positive seal with minimal driving force in seconds and get your Fin-FanĀ® / air-cooled heat exchanger, boiler or condenser back online quickly. The tube plug and tube metal should always match. Consequently, our tapered plugs are stocked in more than 20 metals. Also, we are happy to customize tube plugs according to your needs and in ANY material and coating upon request.
USA Industries is a leader in offering tube plug solutions to users in the oil & gas, chemical and power industries. We have more than 500,000 tube plugs in stock and ready to ship, and our production capabilities exceed 5,000 plugs per day.
A SPECIAL WORD OF CAUTION:
USA Industries highly recommends you use ourĀ One Rev Internal Tube CutterĀ to puncture the tube before installing any plug to ensure that pressure cannot build up in the tube and cause the plugs to loosen or blow out.
INSTALLING TUBE PLUGS?
Ask For USA Industries' One Rev Internal Tube Cutter to Puncture Tubes Before Installation!
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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!