T-Handle Gripper Pipe Plugs
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.
Category Questions
How do I choose the correct T-Handle Gripper?
Choose t-handle 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 T-Handle 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 T-Handle Gripper available for rent?
Selected t-handle gripper are available for rent from RTO. Confirm the pipe size, blocking or bypass requirement, expected pressure, accessories, and project dates before ordering.