Loading ...
tubotech-logo-01.webp
Menu
Logo
  • Email

    sales@tubotechalloys.com
  • Phone

    +91 9769961320
  • Address

    Pathan Durgadevi Udyan, Ground Floor, 25 Plot No 74/80, Patra Chawl, Maruti , Mandir Marg, Second Street, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004

Tube Plug

Introduction

In a piping system a mechanical device used to seal the end of a tube is called Tube Plug. It is usually found in heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, chillers, and other tubular equipment. Typically, it is inserted into a tube to block flow, isolate a damaged section, or prevent leakages. The use of Tube plug ensures that replacing the entire tube bundle is not required.   At Tubotech, a leading  piping and tubing components manufacturer in India we offer you a Tube Plug  which is designed to ensure reliable sealing and deliver a ‘High-Performance’. Ideal for use in various applications. These include heat exchanger, condenser, boiler, and chiller tubes.  More importantly, our Tube Plug is constructed with ‘Validity’ for hasty installation and long-term durability. It in addition helps in safely isolating leaking or devastated tubes while minimizing downtime and enlarging equipment life.  We also ensure that our Tube Plug is manufactured using high-quality assets such as Stainless Steel (304/316), Instrument, Copper, Carbon Steel, and Inconel. Thereby, forming them suitable for a wide range of industries.  So, at Tubotech, a leading  piping and tubing components manufacturer in India we aim to provide for your business customized, corrosion-resistant solutions that meets the highest safety and performance standards. 

Specifications Chart of Tube Plug:  

The specification details of Tube Plug are given in a tabular form below:

Tube OD (Inch) Tube ID (mm) Plug Small Dia (mm) Plug Large Dia (mm) Plug Length (mm) Standard Material
1/2″ 10.5 – 11.5 10.2 12.7 30 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
5/8″ 13.5 – 14.5 13.0 15.9 35 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
3/4″ 16.5 – 17.5 16.0 19.0 40 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
7/8″ 19.5 – 20.5 19.0 22.0 45 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
1″ 22.5 – 23.5 22.0 25.4 50 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
1-1/4″ 28.5 – 29.5 28.0 31.8 55 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
1-1/2″ 35.0 – 36.0 34.5 38.1 60 SS 304 / 316, Brass, CS
 

Chemical composition of Tube Plug:

Stainless Steel 304/316, Brass, and Carbon Steel are materials that are used to manufacture Tube Plug. The chemical content in it are given in a table below: 

Material C (%) Mn (%) Si (%) P (%) S (%) Cr (%) Ni (%) Cu (%) Fe (%) Other Elements
SS 304 ≤ 0.08 ≤ 2.00 ≤ 0.75 ≤ 0.045 ≤ 0.03 18.0–20.0 8.0–10.5 Balance
SS 316 ≤ 0.08 ≤ 2.00 ≤ 0.75 ≤ 0.045 ≤ 0.03 16.0–18.0 10.0–14.0 Balance Mo: 2.0–3.0
Brass (IS 319) ≤ 0.05 ≤ 0.50 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.10 ≤ 0.10 60–63 Zn: Balance
Carbon Steel ≤ 0.30 0.60–1.65 ≤ 0.60 ≤ 0.04 ≤ 0.05 Balance
Inconel 600 (Optional) ≤ 0.15 ≤ 1.00 ≤ 0.50 ≤ 0.02 ≤ 0.015 14.0–17.0 72.0 min      
 

Mechanical Properties of Tube Plug:

The mechanical properties of Tube Plug usually manufactured Stainless Steel 304/316, Brass, and Carbon Steel are given below in the table format: 

Material Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Hardness (HB) Elongation (%) Temp Resistance (°C)
Stainless Steel 304 515 – 750 ≥ 205 160 – 190 ≥ 40 Up to 870
Stainless Steel 316 515 – 760 ≥ 205 160 – 200 ≥ 40 Up to 925
Brass (IS 319 Type I) 350 – 500 ≥ 100 80 – 120 ≥ 25 Up to 250
Carbon Steel (CS 1018) 440 – 580 ≥ 250 120 – 170 ≥ 15 Up to 425
Inconel 600 (Optional) ≥ 655 ≥ 240 150 – 200 ≥ 30 Up to 1100
 

Types of Tube Plug:

Usually, a Tube Plug is categorised into types based on design,installation method, and material. They are given below: 

  • Tapered Solid Tube Plug
  • Threaded Tube Plug
  • Expandable Rubber Tube Plug
  • Snap-It or Push-Type Plug
  • Welded Tube Plug
  • Custom Machined Tube Plug
  • Two-Piece Tube Plug (Expandable Type)

Pathan Durgadevi Udyan, Ground Floor, 25 Plot No 74/80, Patra Chawl, Maruti , Mandir Marg, Second Street, Girgaon, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400004

These fittings are crucial in ensuring smooth, dependable, and ordinary fluid and gas waft at some stage in various high-stakes programs.

Sizes of  Tube Plug:

The size details of Tube Plug that are usually used in heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, and chillers are given in the tabular form below: 

Tube Outer Diameter (OD) Tube Inner Diameter (ID) Plug Small Dia (mm) Plug Large Dia (mm) Standard Length (mm)
1/4″ (6.35 mm) 4.5 – 5.5 4.3 6.2 25
5/16″ (7.94 mm) 6.0 – 6.8 5.8 7.8 25
3/8″ (9.52 mm) 7.5 – 8.5 7.2 9.4 30
1/2″ (12.7 mm) 10.5 – 11.5 10.2 12.7 30
5/8″ (15.88 mm) 13.5 – 14.5 13.0 15.9 35
3/4″ (19.05 mm) 16.5 – 17.5 16.0 19.0 40
7/8″ (22.23 mm) 19.5 – 20.5 19.0 22.2 45
1″ (25.4 mm) 22.5 – 23.5 22.0 25.4 50
1-1/4″ (31.75 mm) 28.5 – 29.5 28.0 31.8 55
1-1/2″ (38.1 mm) 35.0 – 36.0 34.5 38.1 60
 

Weight Charts of Tube plug:

 The weight details of Tube Plug are given in the table below: 

Tube OD (Inch) Plug Length (mm) Approx. Weight per Plug (grams)
1/4″ 25 ~15 g
5/16″ 25 ~22 g
3/8″ 30 ~30 g
1/2″ 30 ~45 g
5/8″ 35 ~70 g
3/4″ 40 ~100 g
7/8″ 45 ~135 g
1″ 50 ~180 g
1-1/4″ 55 ~260 g
1-1/2″ 60 ~360 g

Industrial Applications of Tube Plug :

Typically, Tube Plug are used in a wide range of industries as applications. They are as given below: 

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power Generation
  • Petrochemical & Refineries
  • HVAC & Refrigeration
  • Chemical Processing 
  • Food & Beverage
  • Pulp and Paper 
  • Steel & Metallurgy

Why choose Tubotech for Tube Plug?:

Since, at Tubotech, we are a leading  piping and tubing components manufacturer in India, we understand that every heat exchanger, condenser, and boiler relies on reliable sealing components to ensure long-term performance and safety. A major reason why industries worldwide trust our Tube Plugs instantly.  Besides, there are several  other reasons why you need to choose us over your competitors for the few reasons given below: 

  • Offers  wide range of materials 
  • Availability of customization 
  • Reliability and High-Performance 
  • Use of high-quality Precision  
  • A few types of Tube Plug available 
  • Quick and efficient delivery of product

Contact Us– Trusted Tube Plug Supplier and Exporter

If you're seeking dependable, high-performance equivalent Tube Plug for your next project, look no further than Tubotech. As a fine Tube Plug Vendor and Tube Plug Exporter, we are ready to copy your operations with world-class fittings and unmatched customer service