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Pipe Protection Caps & Plugs

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Manufactured in a range of different materials such as LDPE and Polyethylene, we stock a variety of caps and plugs designed to protect against debris and contamination threatening to damage vital pipes. Our range features different sizes and colours suited to your application. These strong, durable caps are the perfect solution to fit and protect the lip and face of your pipes. Head to our Quick Buyers Guide to Flange & Pipe Protection for more information and advice on these essential components.
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Finned Hole Plugs

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Finned Plugs push into a tube hole and prevent ingress from dirt. The hole plug is fitted with soft fins that make it an ideal choice for thin-walled copper tubing applications.

The design also features a small, unobtrusive pull-tab that makes fitting and removal quick, as well as easy.

  • Material: Low-Density Polyethylene
  • Colour: Blue

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Flexible Pipe Caps

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Rotational Moulded Cap protects threaded pipe ends. Due to its softer material it allows for easier fitting on pipes. These caps have outstanding toughness and are puncture resistant with good flexibility which makes assembly or removal easier.

They are used to fit different pipe and tubing configurations, and they can be used in applications such as automotive, HVAC, construction, and industrial equipment. These caps provide protection from dust, dirt, and moisture.

  • Material: PE, LDPE
  • Colour: Yellow, White, Black

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Heavy Duty Pipe Caps

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These Heavy Duty Pipe Caps are suitable for nominal pipe sizes and are a low cost, but high quality option. They are made from Black or Yellow Polyethylene. The internal ribs ensure a tight fit and release after pressure build up. The caps are available with or without a vent hole.

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Pipe Bevel Edge Protectors and Plugs

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Our Bevel Protectors are designed for use with a large range of pipes . The Bevel Protectors combine with Pipe Plugs in complementary sizes for optimal protection and pipe closure. The steel Bevel Protector keeps the pipe plug firmly in position during handling, transportation and storage. The bevel protector is easy to apply by pushing onto the pipe-end and hammering down the clamping system. Pipe plug has depth of at least 100 mm to accept crane hook. Available with a corrosion inhibitor to protect inside pipe against damage from moisture. We recommend that you contact our office to select the clamping system to fit your requirement.

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Recessed Pipe Caps

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Recessed Caps help protect pipe bevel edges and internal walls from corrosion and damage. They are able to accept crane hooks for the moving of pipes during storage, transit and laying.

Our range is available in a choice of two materials. The Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) option in Black is suitable for heavy duty applications. It is resistant to temperatures ranging from -30 up to +60 degrees Celsius. The Polyethylene (PE) option in Yellow is highly flexible. The soft material provides easy fitting for larger pipe sizes.

  • Suitable for a range of DIN Pipe Specifications: from DN 150 up to DN 1000.
  • Materials: Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Polyethylene (PE)
  • Colours: Black and Yellow

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Ribbed Pipe-End Plugs

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Ribbed pipe plugs are available in two styles with flexible ribs of different diameters to fit multiple schedules of NPT and drill pipe. The straight wall on the plug’s outside diameter provides a secure friction fit with the mating pipe’s inside diameter providing excellent protection against contaminants entering the pipe.

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SAE Butt Weld Covers

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SAE Butt Weld Covers are primarily used in hydraulic and pneumatic applications. They are a protective cap for use in 3000 and 6000 SAE PSI applications. Made from Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), two colour options are available.

The Natural option is designed to protect split-flange coupling surfaces. The translucent material allows the O-ring to remain visible, while providing secure protection by an internal locking bead.

The Red option is ideal for SAE flange nipple. It features a temperature range from minimum -30 degrees C up to a maximum +50 degrees C.

  • Material: LDPE
  • Colours: Natural and Red

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Standard Size Pipe Caps

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A range of protective caps designed for standard pipe sizes that are available at a low cost, but with a high quality finish. Our Standard Size Pipe Caps are available in a choice of material options; LDPE and Flexible PE, and cover a wide range of pipe end cap sizes.

These moulded pipe caps are designed to grip over the external diameter of pipes and tubes, to prevent the ingress of foreign agents, during storage and shipping. There design allows for quick and easy assembly and removal, either by hand or with the use of automated equipment.

The pipe cap range features caps that have internal ribs that ensure a tight fit and help release air pressure build up. In addition, the range includes caps that have a small vent hole. The vent hole allows the pipe end caps to be properly fitted, which also helps to eliminate air pressure.

  • Material: Low-Density Polyethylene and Flexible PE
  • Colours: Black, Grey, Red and Yellow
  • Meets ANSI and DIN specifications.

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Tapered Caps & Plugs - Heavy Duty

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These LDPE Heavy Duty Tapered Caps & Plugs include a rugged wall and seal rings for maximum protection. The tapered profile allows the versatile part to plug multiple internal diameters or cap various external diameters. Our range is available in either Red or White.

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Tapered Caps & Plugs - Standard

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Tapered Plastic Plug Caps have two functions; plug and cap.

The Tapered Plug is used to plug the end of tubing, pipes, and bars. Tapered Pipe Plugs are desiged to fit snugly on to the end of a tube to keep liquid, dirt and other ingres out of the cavity - or indeed to help retain the contents that is within. Alternatively, Cap Plugs can be used as Tapered Caps. The Tapered Cap fits neatly over the outside diameter at the end of a tube, pipe or bar. This prevents dirt, dust, moisture, liquids and other contaniments from entering the cavity opening during manufacturing, masking, storage, and transportation.

Our Tapered Cap Plug range is made from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE). This durable Plastic Plug Caps material protects the application from damage, as well as offering corrosion resistance.The Tapered Plug Caps range is suitable for a wide range of hole diameters, so you're sure to find a solution to suit your project requirments.

These Plug Caps are available in a choice of colour options, including; Black, Blue, Clear (Transparent), Red and Yellow.

  • Quick and Easy to install with a simply push-fit design.

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Tapered Caps & Plugs - Wide Flange

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The wide flange of these LDPE Tapered Caps & Plugs provides greater protection and easy removal. Designed for use as both a cap and a plug, they provide excellent protection from damage, dirt, moisture and corrosion during storage and transportation. Our range is available in Blue and Red.

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