Frequently Asked Questions – Plugco https://www.plugco.net Just another WordPress site Fri, 06 Sep 2019 17:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 What is the back pressure? https://www.plugco.net/what-is-the-back-pressure Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:09:47 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=621 Back pressure is calculated using the elevation difference between the upstream and downstream ends of the test line, or, in other words, the height of the water column behind the plug. Ten meters of water column equals 1 Bar back pressure. The surface area and the shape of the water column are not important, only the height of the water column needs to be considered.

]]> Can I use inflatable pipe plug for oil and gas applications? https://www.plugco.net/can-i-use-inflatable-pipe-plug-for-oil-and-gas-applications Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:09:36 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=619 Standard or regular inflatable pipe plugs should not be used in applications where oil, gasoline or other petrochemical fluids are in contact with the plug. The materials of these plugs do not have adequate resistance to chemical attack from these fluids. Instead, PlugCo recommends using its special Gas Test Plugs constructed of high-quality nitrile rubber which has excellent resistance to petrochemicals.

For additional information, click on the following link:
https://www.plugco.net/products/gtp-gas-nitrile-rubberplug-oil-chemical-application

]]> What is a bypass connection? https://www.plugco.net/what-is-a-bypass-connection Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:09:14 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=617 A bypass connection, or “Flow Through Connection” is a pipe that passes entirely through the plug, from one end to the other. It can be used for filling the piping to be tested with air or water. It can also be used to bypass the water flow and discharge it to another line connected to a pump.

]]> What are the important factors selecting a pipe plug? https://www.plugco.net/what-are-the-important-factors-selecting-a-pipe-plug Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:09:01 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=615 You should consider the following items when selecting a plug:

  1. Pipe size
  2. Back Pressure
  3. Media used for leak testing – water, petrochemicals, etc.
  4. Requirement or need for a bypass connection
]]> Can PlugCo manufacture custom products? https://www.plugco.net/can-plugco-manufacture-custom-products Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:08:34 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=613 We have made custom pipe plugs for many customers who needed specialized designs tailored to their specific applications. If you feel you need a custom plug, just contact our team who will gladly work with you to understand your requirements and suggest a solution fitted to your specific application.

]]> What are the differences between Pipe Plug and Pipe Test Plug? https://www.plugco.net/what-are-the-differences-between-pipe-plug-and-pipe-test-plug Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:08:20 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=611 Both plugs have essentially the same design. The PTP plugs do have a bypass connection which can be used to fill the piping to be tested with water or other test media fluids.

]]> What are the differences between Pipe Plug and Conical Plug models? https://www.plugco.net/what-are-the-differences-between-pipe-plug-and-conical-plug-models Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:07:52 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=609 The application field is same for both plugs. They are used mainly for temporarily blocking the pipe line. But the CP model plugs do have some advantages when compared to PP model plugs.

The differences between Pipe Plug and Conical Plug

  1. For its size, a CP plug has a relatively lower weight
  2. A CP plug can be tightly folded for easy insertion through narrow openings
  3. CP plugs do not usually require additional bracing
  4. CP plugs are repairable
  5. A CP plug can be used for many different pipe profiles, including egg-shaped profiles, kite profiles, throat profiles, rectangular channels, dry-weather channels and open U-channels. One single device may thus meet many of your project’s needs.
]]> What type of pipes are suitable to be plugged? https://www.plugco.net/what-type-of-pipes-are-suitable-to-be-plugged Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:07:16 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=607 PlugCo’s products are suitable for all kind of pipe lines including concrete, steel, cast iron, PVC and CPVC. Before a stopper is installed in any pipe however, the piping should be thoroughly and properly cleaned of all foreign debris or substances to ensure solid contact between the plug and the pipe wall.

]]> What are PlugCo’s delivery terms? https://www.plugco.net/what-are-plugcos-delivery-terms Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:07:03 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=605 We can deliver your order to wherever you specify by air freight with the best available delivery time. We are pleased to offer many delivery terms including:

CIP to any Air Port: “Carriage and Insurance Paid” means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the buyer to an agreed-upon airport. Transportation and insurance costs are the responsibility of the seller.

FCA Our Factory (Free Carrier): “Free Carrier” means that the seller delivers the goods to the carrier or another person nominated by the buyer at the seller’s premises or other named place. The custom clearance is the responsibility of the seller.

DAP to your warehouse (Delivered at Place): “Delivered at Place” means that the seller delivers the products to a destination specified by the buyer. All charges except local taxes and/or custom duties are the responsibility of the seller.

DDP to your warehouse (Delivered Duty Paid): “Delivered Duty Paid” means that the seller delivers the goods to a destination specified by the buyer. All charges are the responsibility of the seller.

If your delivery terms need to be different than those above, please let us know.

]]> What are PlugCo’s Payment Terms? https://www.plugco.net/what-are-plugcos-payment-terms Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:06:41 +0000 http://localhost/plugco/?p=603 PlugCo support the following payment methods: Wire transfer, credit card by mail order, cash and letter of credit

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