Tube plug

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1983-01-03

1985-03-05

Bryant, III, James E.

Pipes and tubular conduits

With closures and plugs

Inflation stem type

29523, F16L 5510

Patent

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045025118

ABSTRACT:
The tube plug comprises a one piece mechanical plug having one open end and one closed end which is capable of being inserted in a heat exchange tube and internally expanded into contact with the inside surface of the heat exchange tube for preventing flow of a coolant through the heat exchange tube. The tube plug also comprises a groove extending around the outside circumference thereof which has an elastomeric material disposed in the groove for enhancing the seal between the tube plug and the tube.

REFERENCES:
patent: 791351 (1905-05-01), Malloy
patent: 1837345 (1931-12-01), Thomas
patent: 4178966 (1979-12-01), Savor et al.
patent: 4237937 (1980-12-01), Healy
patent: 4303103 (1981-12-01), Marks et al.
patent: 4390042 (1983-06-01), Kucherer et al.

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