Pipe
Pipe Tools and Equipment
Shop or rent pipe tools and equipment from RTO, including inflatable and mechanical pipe plugs, cutting systems, smoke testing equipment, and pipe freezing tools.
Inflatable Pipe Plugs
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Mechanical Plugs
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Hoses, Controllers, and Accessories
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Smoke Testing
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Pipe Cutting
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Pipe Freezing
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Pipe Maintenance, Testing and Repair Equipment
RTO provides pipe equipment for municipalities, utilities, sewer crews, plumbers, contractors, and industrial teams working with pipe systems of different sizes and materials. This category includes equipment for pipe isolation, flow control, sewer inflow testing, field cutting, frozen pipe response, and repair support.
Inflatable Pipe Plugs
Inflatable pipe plugs create a temporary seal inside sewer lines, storm drains, plumbing systems, pipelines, and other pipe applications. RTO offers blocking plugs, bypass plugs, large-diameter pillow-style plugs, municipal plugs, and commercial series plugs for isolation, testing, and controlled flow applications.
Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Mechanical pipe plugs provide reusable sealing without inflation equipment. They are commonly used for plumbing, sewer, drain, DWV, stack testing, cleanout, and low-pressure water or air testing applications. Available styles may include gripper plugs, hub-fit plugs, cleanout plugs, bypass plugs, chemical-resistant plugs, and tool-free mechanical plugs.
Pipe Plug Hoses, Controllers and Accessories
Pipe plug hoses, controllers, and accessories help crews set up and manage inflatable pipe plugs in the field. Common options include inflation hoses, controllers, gauges, protective sleeves, fittings, and connection hardware for plug inflation, pressure monitoring, and pipe plug protection.
Smoke Testing
Sewer smoke testing helps locate inflow sources, leaks, cross-connections, and defects in sanitary sewer systems. Municipalities and wastewater crews use smoke testing to identify issues such as downspout connections, leaking manholes, broken laterals, foundation drains, sump pump connections, and other sources of unwanted inflow.
Pipe Cutting
Pipe cutting equipment supports field, utility, municipal, industrial, fabrication, plumbing, maintenance, and pipeline work. RTO offers cutting options for ductile iron, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, HDPE, plastic, cement, and concrete pipe, depending on the machine, blade, chain, pipe diameter, wall thickness, and jobsite access.
Pipe Freezing and Thawing
Pipe freezing tools create a temporary frozen plug inside compatible water-filled piping so crews can complete certain repairs without draining the full system. Pipe thawing equipment restores flow through frozen metal pipes without open flames, excavation, or unnecessary demolition.
Choosing Pipe Equipment
Start with the pipe diameter, pipe material, flow conditions, pressure requirements, access point, and repair objective. RTO can help match the equipment to the application, whether the job involves isolation, bypass, smoke testing, cutting, freezing, thawing, maintenance, or repair.
Helpful answers
Category Questions
What are inflatable pipe plugs used for?
Inflatable pipe plugs are used to block, test, isolate, or control flow inside pipelines and sewer systems. Commonly used during pipeline maintenance, construction, repair, inspection, and pressure testing. Once inserted into a pipe and inflated with air or inert gas, the plug expands to create a secure seal inside the pipe. These plugs are widely used in municipal sewer systems, industrial pipelines, commercial plumbing, and large diameter pipe applications
How do inflatable pipe plugs work?
Inflatable pipe plugs work by expanding inside a pipe to create a temporary seal. The plug is inserted into the pipeline in its deflated state and then inflated using air or inert gas. As the plug expands, it presses against the inside pipe wall to block flow or isolate a section of pipe. Depending on the model, plugs may be used for blocking, bypass flow, smoke testing, or pressure testing applications.
What is the difference between blocking pipe plugs and bypass pipe plugs?
Blocking plugs are designed to isolate a pipe section by completely sealing the line. Bypass pipe plugs include a rigid center tube that allows air, water, or testing equipment to pass through the plug while the pipe remains sealed. Bypass models are commonly used for sewer testing, flow-through operations, and pressure testing applications.
Are inflatable pipe plugs available for chemical or corrosive environments?
Certain pipe plug models are manufactured using chloroprene compounds designed to resist chemicals, corrosion, and harsh industrial conditions. These materials are often used in facilities where standard rubber compounds may degrade due to chemical exposure or aggressive operating environments
What makes SAVA inflatable pipe plugs different?
SAVA pipe plugs are reinforced with Kevlar for added durability and are manufactured using specialized rubber compounds designed for toughness and flexibility. Their compact deflated size allows for easier installation through manholes, bends, and restricted access points. Models are available for commercial, municipal, high-pressure, and large diameter pipe systems, including options with bypass capability for testing and flow-through applications.
What should be checked before installing Pipe?
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.
