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
- Alloy materials milled in America
- 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.
METAL TAPERED TUBE PLUG BENEFITS
Low-Cost & Quick Sealing Solution:
- Easily installed one-piece tapered tube plugs.
- Establishes a positive seal with minimal driving force in seconds.
- Quickly restores Fin-Fan® / air-cooled heat exchangers, boilers, or condensers.
Material Compatibility & Customization:
- Tube plug and tube metal should match for optimal performance.
- Stocked in over 20 metals.
- Custom plugs available in any material and coating upon request.
Industry Leader in Tube Plug Solutions:
- Serving oil & gas, chemical, and power industries.
- Over 500,000 tube plugs in stock, ready to ship.
- Production capacity exceeds 5,000 plugs per day.
INSTALLING TUBE PLUGS?
Ask For USA Industries' One Rev Internal Tube Cutter to Puncture Tubes Before Installation!
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Product Line Sheet
USA Industries
Product Line Sheet
USA Industries
Product Line Sheet
- 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
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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!