Find mechanical pipe plugs designed for dependable sealing and straightforward installation across plumbing, sewer, drain, and maintenance applications. RTO offers multiple Cherne® plug styles and configurations to accommodate different pipe locations, fitting types, testing requirements, and flow-control needs, making it easier to select the right solution for the job.
Cherne® Clean-Out Gripper® Plugs, made with glass-reinforced ABS plastic, have a natural rubber threaded cleanout plug that is guaranteed to seal most damaged threads.
Cherne® Econ-O-Grip® Plugs are a cost-effective solution for low-pressure blocking applications or for plugging open-ended pipes.
Cherne® End-of-Pipe Gripper® Plugs can be used in applications including DWV (drain, waste and vent) testing and stack testing. End-of-pipe design seals only at the end of a pipe.
Cherne® Hub-Fit Gripper® Plugs are easy to install and ideal for use in hub fittings and bell-end pipes.
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.
Cherne® Iron Grip Bypass Plug can be used for a variety of low-pressure, water/air testing or blocking applications. Its large wing nut design allows for easy, tool-free installation and superior sealing.
Cherne® Petro Econ-O-Grip® Chemical Resistant Plugs are cost-effective, chemical-resistant plugs for low-pressure blocking applications.
Cherne® Schedule 40 Sure-Grip® Plugs can be installed without tools and are ideal for both water and air testing of plumbing systems or blocking stub out lines as a temporary or permanent plug.
Cherne® T-Handle Gripper® Plugs with and without Bypass include a zinc plated steel handle, aluminum body, and a chemical-resistant neoprene O-ring that makes this gripper ideal for long-term plug or bypass applications.
Mechanical pipe plugs provide a reliable, reusable solution for blocking, sealing, testing, and bypassing pipe systems without the need for inflation equipment. RTO offers Cherne® mechanical pipe plugs for a wide range of plumbing, sewer, drain, waste and vent (DWV), stack testing, cleanout, and low-pressure water or air testing applications.
Available designs include cleanout plugs for damaged threads, economical plugs for open-ended pipe blocking, end-of-pipe and inside-of-pipe gripper plugs, hub-fit models for bell-end pipes and fittings, bypass plugs for controlled flow-through applications, chemical-resistant plugs, and tool-free mechanical plugs for temporary or permanent sealing. With multiple materials, sealing configurations, and installation styles available, mechanical pipe plugs offer a practical option for contractors, plumbers, municipalities, maintenance crews, and industrial facilities that need secure pipe isolation or testing across a variety of applications.
