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What is Hex Plug?

Hex plug is a forged pipe fittings with a Hexagonal Head and thread body.It is used in piping systems to close or seal the end of a pipe or fittings.

Shoulder plug or header plug are made for plugs type header boxes in air cooled heat exchangers or fin fan air coolers. A shoulder plugs and gasket are located opposite each tube which allows access for inspection and cleaning of individual tubes. Spare plugs and gaskets may be needed to replace originals during routine maintenance or used to plug leaking tubes.

Shoulder plugs are made from different material grades, such as SA 105  /ASTM A105  forged steel.

What is ASTM A105?

ASTM A105 is a specification for carbon steel forgings, such as flanges, fittings, valves, and other parts that are used in pressure-containing applications.

Chemical Composition of ASTM A105

* Properties as per ASME SA-105
C Mn Si Cu Cr Ni Mo P S V
Min. 0.60 0.15
Max. 0.35 1.05 0.35 0.40 0.30 0.40 0.12 0.035 0.040 0.08

Heat Treatment

ASTM A105 Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength min. Yield Strength min. Elongation min. Reduction of Area, min. Hardness
MPa ksi MPa ksi % % HBW
485 70 250 36 22 30 137-187

ASTM A105  shall be annealing, normalizing, or normalizing and tempering or quenching and tempering in accordance with Specification A961/A961M

ASTM A105 Hex Head shoulder Plug Dimension

Hex Head Shoulder Plugs for Heat Exchangers

Plug Std Length Length Hex
Size
Inch
Hex
Size
MM
Dia UNF Under
Head
Inch
Under
Head
MM
3/4 16 5/8 15.90 1 25.40
3/4 19.05
7/8 22.23
1 25.40
1.1/4 30.75
7/8 14 7/8 22.23 1.1/8 28.58
1 25.40
1.1/8 12 3/4 19.05 1.3/8 34.93
7/8 22.23
1 25.40
1.1/8 28.58
1.1/4 30.75
1.3/8 34.93
1.1/2 38.10
1.5/8 41.28
1.3/4 44.45
2 50.80
1.3/8 12 3/4 19.05 1.5/8 41.28
7/8 22.23
1 25.40
1.1/8 28.58
1.5/8 12 7/8 22.23 1.7/8 47.63
1 25.40

Hex plugs are integral forged pipe fittings designed to provide a reliable and durable solution for sealing the ends of pipes or fittings for heat exchanger.

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