Flow Stoppers, Expansion Plugs, and Inflatable Plugs

No matter what style you need we have a size that will work for you. Please contact us and we will help find the best solution for your needs.


Aluminum Expansion Plugs

Expansion Plugs
Various size aluminum style plugs that expand when a threaded piece is tightened

  • Threaded pipe stem has removable cap
  • Durable cast aluminum
  • Heavy duty, non-corrosive and maintenance free with natural rubber
  • Lightweight, easy to handle – up to 70% lighter than similar steel plugs
  • Simple to install and work with – wing nut easily expands rubber seal
  • Special sizes are available to increase expansion plugs range
  • Will withstand up to 100 foot head of water

Note: Expansion plugs are less effective at higher limits of expansion than in the mid range. Let us help you by supplying the proper sizes for your requirements.


Nylon Expansion Plugs

Expansion Plugs
Various size nylon style plugs that expand when a threaded piece is tightened

  • Quality, lightweight, durable nylon
  • 20% lighter than metal
  • Tough/shatter-proof and easily cleaned and maintained
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Plaster or cement will not adhere to the plug
  • Natural rubber provides “superior” seal
  • Larger sizes incorporate strengthening ribs to provide rigidity in use
  • Silicon, nitrile, and viton seals available
  • Friction-reducing acetyl copolymer thrust washer inserted between plate and wing nut provides for easy expansion

Flow Stoppers

Flow StoppersVarious size rubber-like plugs that block the flow of liquids

  • Used as a block plug, a water/air test plug, or leak locating back plug
  • Grows shorter as it inflates to put less stress on plug
  • Kevlar reinforced with nylon can use nitrile as substitute
  • Can be floated down pipe and stopped at desired location to prevent going down a manhole for installation or removal


Inflatable Bag Plugs

Inflatable PlugsAn inflated white plug next to an uninflated plug

  • 2” – 96” available with custom printing
  • Natural rubber with poly cover pipe plugs (nitrile available)
  • Heat resistant materials available
  • Polyester cover protects the bladder and makes it stronger by restraining the bladder in case of over inflation
  • Pressure gauge sold separately
  • Available with or without tether loops and tether

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