Tube Plugs
Failures in heat exchangers, boilers, and air coolers can cause costly downtime and wasted efforts. With Equipment Group International's testing tools, you can quickly and efficiently identify problem tubes for replacement or plugging. We offer vacuum and pressure tester options to detect tube sheet joint and tube failures, increasing long-term reliability throughout maintenance and use. EGI is the global sales leader for the EST-Curtiss Wright Pop-A-Plug® product line, which encompasses the most trusted line of mechanical plugs in the industry. We also manufacture and stock traditional Airetool drive-in tapered plugs.
Order using the options below, or contact our headquarters in South Houston, Texas, and our staff will gladly assist you in finding the right tube plug tools for your application.
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Mechanical Plugs - Pop-A-Plug® Mechanical Tube Plugs
We are a proud distributor of Pop-A-Plug® CPI/Perma heat exchanger and condenser tube plugging systems from Curtiss-Wright. These high-performance mechanical tube plugs are resistant to thermal cycling and are able to provide a seal that is helium leak-tight. Pop-A-Plug Mechanical Tube Plugs are installed using a controlled force. This protects against damage to tubesheet ligaments and adjacent tubesheet joints, extending the life of your heat exchanger and reducing total operating costs. They are designed to be a Through-The-Tube plugging solution. This design allows the tube plug to be passed through the length of a straight through-tube heat exchanger and installs in the tubesheet without removing the bundle or far end cover.Fast, Safe, and Reliable Way to Seal Leaking Heat Exchangers & Condensers
- Fast - Simple hydraulic installation significantly reduces turnaround/downtime
- Safe - Pressure rated to 1,000 PsiG (69 BarG)
- Reliable - Provides helium leak tight seal to 1x10-6 cc/sec
- Lowest life cycle cost compared to alternative plugging methods
- Permanent solution, engineered for optimal performance throughout the life cycle of the heat exchanger
- Unique breakaway controls installation force for consistent, repeatable results
- Eliminates the need for welding or explosives
- Fast installation without ligament or roll joint damage
- Patented internal & external serrated ring
- Compliant with several QA Systems, including ANSI N45.2, 10 CFR 50 App. B, and 10 CFR 21
Sizing Options for Pop-A-Plug Mechanical Tube Plugs
Standard sizes: 0.472" - 2.067" (11.99mm - 52.50mm); larger sizes available upon request.Material Options for Pop-A-Plug Mechanical Tube Plugs
Available in: Brass, Carbon Steel, 316 Stainless Steel, 304 Stainless Steel, 4142 Alloy, 70/30 CU/NI, 90/10 CU/NI, Monel, Titanium, Duplex 2205, Chromoly Grade 11, Chromoly Grade 22, additional materials available upon request.Driven Tube Plugs
Driven tube plugs are tried-and-true solutions for sealing leaky tubes in condensers or heat exchangers. The two-piece design has more sealing area and reduces the risk of damaging the tube sheet. EGI offers a variety of Airetool drive-in tapered plugs in a range of materials and size options. These plugs are reliable, easy to install, and an excellent choice for lower-pressure applications.Types of Driven Tube Plugs
- Brass Ring and Pin Set
- One Piece Tapered Plug
- Steel Ring and Pin Set
- Two Piece Tube Plugs
Sizing Options for Driven Tube Plugs
- Tube Gauge Range: 12-22
- Tube Outer Diameter Range: 5/8 – 1"
- Tube Inner Diameter Range: 0.435 – 0.944"
Industrial Applications for Tube Plugs
Our tube plugs are designed for use in a variety of industries for reliable performance. Industrial equipment that utilize mechanical tube plugs and driven tube plugs include:- Heat Exchangers
- Condenser Tubes
- Boiler Tubes