Inside-of-Pipe Gripper
Inside-of-Pipe Gripper Pipe Plugs
Now available from Rental Tools Online, Cherne® Inside-of-Pipe Gripper® Plugs! Time tested, the Gripper remains one of the most popular mechanical plugs on the market.
Cherne® Inside of Pipe Gripper® Plugs can be used in applications including DWV (drain, waste and vent) testing and stack testing. Inside-of-pipe design allows location of the plug inside the pipe.
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Category Questions
How do I choose the correct Inside-of-Pipe Gripper?
Choose inside-of-pipe gripper by pipe inside diameter, pipe material, available insertion length, required backpressure, whether bypass flow is needed, and the condition of the pipe interior.
What should be checked before installing Inside-of-Pipe Gripper?
Confirm the actual pipe inside diameter, clean the contact area, inspect the plug and hardware, verify inflation or mechanical expansion limits, restrain the plug against movement, and keep personnel out of the potential ejection zone.
Are Inside-of-Pipe Gripper available for rent?
Selected inside-of-pipe gripper are available for rent from RTO. Confirm the pipe size, blocking or bypass requirement, expected pressure, accessories, and project dates before ordering.


