What is the difference between a pipe plug and a tube plug?
64 Piece NPTF Cap and Plug Assortment Kit
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May 14, 2026 - 07:34 AM
A pipe plug is a fitting used to close the end of a threaded pipe, typically having male threads that xxxx into a pipe fitting. A tube plug, on the other hand, is used to seal the end of a tube—often by being inserted into the tube's open end—commonly found in heat exchangers or condensers. The main difference lies in their application: pipe plugs are for threaded pipes, while tube plugs are for sealing smooth-bore tubes.
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64 Piece NPTF Cap and Plug Assortment Kit
CPKIT-NPTF is a 64 piece assortment of NPTF pipe caps and plugs for protecting hydraulic fittings and closing unused pipe connections. The updated kit provides more than 20 percent better value at the same price. Caps: Ten 5406C-04, ten 5406C-06, six 5406C-08, four 5406C-12, and two 5406C-16 Plugs: ...
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