Pop-A-Plug® Boiler Tube Plugs

Product ID #

PAPBT

Unmatched Performance|Pop-A-Plug|Quick Installation Minimizes Downtime

These boiler repair plugs reliably plug boiler tubes without welding or time consuming pre-heating and post weld stress relieving and the weld inspections that go with it.

EST’s Pop-A-Plug® Boiler Plugs are made for fast, easy installation. Just position the plug in place and set with an easy to use hydraulic tool ram.

The unique breakaway controls installation force to ensure a positive seal without damage to tube, tube-to-tubesheet joints.

You get a reliable, leak-tight seal in just minutes.

Repairs go faster, and expensive downtime is substantially reduced.

No welding also means no waiting for inspections.

Product Specifications

Unmatched Performance Under Pressure: Pop-A-Plug Boiler Tube Plugs are conservatively rated for 1000 psi (69 Bar) service @ 1000°F
Higher pressures and temperatures are available – Contact factory
Safe: Once installed Pop-A-Plug Boiler Tube Plugs will not eject under pressure like hammer-in taper plugs
Leak Tight Seal: Properly installed Pop-A-Plug Boiler Tube Plugs are helium leak tight to 1 x 10-10 cc/sec
Quick Installation Minimizes Downtime
Pop-A-Plug Boiler Tube Plugs are simple mechanical plugs which can be installed hydraulically in minutes without damaging the tube, tubejoint or tubesheet
Installs using standard Pop-A-Plug System Ram Package or Manual Installation Tool
Easy Sizing and Installation
Use PAP Tube Cleaning Brush to prepare the tube end, gauge the tube with a PAP Go / No-Go Gauge, select the matching plug size and POP
Pop-A-Plug Boiler Tube Plugs may be removed when its time to retube
Kit: Available in kits of six plugs with a unique tube prep brush
Materials: Always match Pop-A-Plug Boiler tube plugs material to the tube material
Pop-A-Plug Boiler Tube Plugs are available for immediate shipment in CrMo alloy. Other alloys can be supplied by request – Contact factory

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