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Curtiss-Wright launches GripTight® Elbow Plug for testing long radius elbows

by 03 Aug 2016
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Curtiss-Wright has lauched new GripTight® Elbow Plug which is  a revolutionary new plug designed for testing long radius elbows. EPC firms, Pipe Fabricators and Industrial Contractors alike will all benefit from the GripTight® Elbow Plug's ability to eliminate costly labor-intensive pre- / post-fabrication work. The GripTight® Elbow Plug comes in versatile design for testing elbow configurations to 3350 PsiG (231 BarG). Patent-pending dual-serrated GripTight MAX™ grippers give this unique plug design enhanced holding power to 3350 PsiG (231 BarG) – providing a safe and effective solution for pipe spools and piping systems terminating in long radius elbows.

Features & Benefits

  • Orientation Free Installation – no need to align with elbow
  • Test Pressure – 3350 PsiG (231 BarG) – higher pressures available upon request
  • Stocked sizes for NPS ranging from 2” thru 24” (DN50 – DN600), larger sizes built to order
  • Patent-pending dual-serrated gripper design
  • Fits all long radius elbows (45°, 90°, 180°)
  • Easy Installation – No welding or hot work required
  • Safe self gripping design uses test pressure to increase holding power
  • Save up to 80% in testing time vs. welded-on end cap procedures
  • Laser-marked top washer clearly identifies part number, size range, pressure rating, and document number for operating instructions

Ideal for a broad range of materials 

  • Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Super Duplex, Inconel, Incoloy, Hastelloy, ChroMoly, Clad Elbows, Hardened Materials
  • Reliable performance in a wide range of finishes – cast, rolled, extruded, machined, polished, honed, etc.

For More Details Contact: www.cw-estgroup.com/elbow