Posts in “Plugs” category

Round, square, or egg-shaped – sealing cushions calculations.

Not all pipes are the same. And they come in a range of shapes and sizes. Some reasons are historical, (they used brick!) some are practical. It’s 100% important that you take the time to get all calculations right. Lives depend on it. And remember: for non-circular special profiles, only the devices with special sealing ...

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Posted: December 19, 2023Categories: ,

Do inflatable plugs fit different pipes?

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me: ‘do inflatable plugs work for different size pipes?’ I’d be a rich man. Though I have definitely saved people heaps of money along the way! The answer, by the way, is ‘yes’. In most cases inflatable plugs (also called pneumatic pipe plugs) can double ...

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Posted: November 7, 2023Category:

Pipe safety first, second and third!

Inflatable pipe plugs and sealing cushions are fantastic tools. And, for infrastructure work, especially, you totally can’t get by without them. But, as always, it’s a matter of safety first. (And second and third.) Absolutely nothing beats proper training. And anyone who is an “assistant” or is in training should always be closely supervised for ...

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Posted: October 15, 2023Categories: ,