Tube
Plugging
Overview
PipeServ offers Pop-A-Plug® Tube Plugs by Curtiss Wright EST Group, a superior and reliable solution for sealing heat exchanger tubes. Designed to address the limitations of traditional hammer-in or welded plugs, Pop-A-Plugs® provides a secure, long-lasting seal while minimising installation fatigue and the risk of tube sheet damage. Pop-A-Plugs only take seconds to install, which in turn reduced the downtime of the plant.
Key Benefits of Pop-A-Plugs®
- Helium Leak-Tight Seal: Rated to 1 x 10⁻⁶ cc/sec, ensuring exceptional performance.
- Material Compatibility: Plug material matches the tube material to prevent thermal expansion issues and galvanic corrosion.
- Durable Design: Metal-to-metal seals do not degrade like elastomer plugs, ensuring extended life.
- Wide Application Range: Suitable for through-the-tube plugging scenarios.
- Cost-Effective: Offers the lowest lifecycle cost compared to alternative methods.
- Quick Availability: Readily stocked with 24/7 emergency manufacturing capabilities.
Operating Capabilities
- Supports pressures up to 7,000 psi (480 bar) *Higher Pressures avaialble.
- Designed to outlast the operating life of the unit.
Operating Capabilities
Pop-A-Plugs® are versatile and suitable for a range of systems, including:
- Condensers
- Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
- Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
- Lube Oil Coolers
- Drain Coolers
- Floating Head Heat Exchangers
- Feedwater Heaters
- Reboilers
- Boilers
- Chillers
Why Choose
Pop-A-Plugs?
- Proven reliability in critical applications.
- Engineered for precision and durability.
- Compliant with the latest industry standards – Cited in ASME PCC2 article 312 and recommended by EPRI for power plants.
- Adopted as a Best Practice among major end users.
Enhance the performance and safety of your heat exchangers with PipeServ’s tube plugging solutions. Contact us for expert assistance and product support.
