Square Head Plug
Part Number | Square Head Plug |
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Material | Stainless Steel 304 |
Size | 1/4" to 2-1/2" |
Working Pressure | Class 150# Fittings |
Seal | End Plug |
Thread | Male NPT |
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- Description:
- ● A Square Pipe Plug has a male pipe thread on one end and a closed off square shaped plug at the other end.
- ● It differs from a Hex Plug only in that it has a square shape head instead of a Hexagon head.
- Uses:
- ● Threaded Square Head Plugs are a cost effective way to close off a female threaded pipe connections.
- ● The square head nut allows for easy tightening and loosening.
- ● Often used as a easy and effective way to plug a pipe or fitting.
- ● Used to stop the flow of fluid or seal off a fitting opening.
- Advantages:
- ● The biggest advantage of a square head plug is that it can be tightened or loosed in tight spaces.
- ● Due to the protruding square shaped head, it can be tightened with a square socket wrench.
- Installation:
- ● Thread the external male NPT threads into a female NPT thread, to close off and seal a fitting.
- Size Classification:
- ● These threaded plug fittings are classified according to the size of the female thread they will seal.
- ● For Example: a 3/4" NPT pipe plug will seal a 3/4" internal female pipe thread.
- Also Known as a:
- ● Threaded Plug.
- ● NPT Pipe Plug.
- ● NPT Plug.
- Alternate Options:
- ● An alternative are Hex Plugs which are also threaded pipe plugs with a Hexagon shaped head instead of a square shaped head.
- ● Scroll down "Related Products" for more male threaded pipe plug options.
- ● A slightly different alternative are Threaded Caps which are female threaded pipe caps for closing off male NPT threaded pipe ends.
- ● Scroll down "Upsell Products" for more female threaded cap options.
- Materials:
- ● These Pipe Thread Plugs are manufactured from Stainless Steel 304 & 316.
More Information:
Threaded square head plugs are components used in plumbing and mechanical systems, offering a secure and reliable way to seal female threaded openings. Manufactured out of stainless steel 304 & 316 these NPT plug fittings have external (male) threads for easy installation and a square-shaped head that allows for easy tightening or loosening by using a wrench or socket tool. The square head design ensures a stable grip during installation, allowing for better control over the sealing process. Threaded square head plugs are used in residential plumbing and industrial machinery applications. Used for closing off unused openings, allowing maintenance procedures, or safeguarding female threaded connections, these stainless steel pipe plugs provide a reliable and robust sealing of threaded openings. Their robust construction and square head design make these threaded pipe plugs dependable components for allowing secure closures where threaded connections are prevalent.
Dimensions:
Specifications:
Part Number | Square Head Plug |
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Material | Stainless Steel 304 |
Size | 1/4" to 2-1/2" |
Working Pressure | Class 150# Fittings |
Seal | End Plug |
Thread | Male NPT |