Pipe Plugs - Inflatable All Types

Inflatable pipe plugs made from a wide range of materials for multiple applications

Petersen Products designs, manufactures and sells an extensive range of inflatable pipe plugs to meet your pipeline needs. Our inflatable pipe plugs have the widest range of materials from natural rubber, urethane, aramid reinforced molded rubber, nitrile, ballistic nylon, Kevlar, and more for testing, sealing, blocking, bypassing, and plugging. Have difficult pipeline conditions? Some of our pipe plugs can be customized for most size, temperature, pressure, and chemical requirements.

Give us a call or contact us for assistance with your inflatable pipe plug requirements.

Pipe Plug, MultiFlex High Expansion, 113 Series

Pipe Plug, MultiFlex Oil Resist. with or without bypass 114-115 Series

Pipe Plug, MultiFlex, Oil Res. W or WO bypass, Heavy Duty, 124-125 Series

Pipe Plug, Rigid Core, Bore Hole Plugs with Bypass 126 Series

Pipe Plug, MultiFlex, Inflatable High Pressure, 127 Series

Pipe Plug, MultiFlex High Pressure Block & Bleed, 127BB Series

Medium Pressure Line Stop Installed Downstream of the Hot Tap, 128 Series

High Pressure Line Stop Installed Below the Hot Tap, 129 Series

High Flow Line Stop for Blocking Pipeline Flow, 129-8 Series

Valve Replacement Line Stop Installed Through the Pressurized Valve

Rubber Plumber Test Plugs, 130-0 Series

Rubber Stack Test Plugs, 130-1 Series

Rubber Municipal Style Bypass Plugs, 130-2 Series

Rubber Long Test Plugs, 130-3 Series

Rubber Leak Detector Test Plugs, 130-4 Series

Rubber Packer Carrier with & without Bypass, 130-5 Series

Rubber Plugs with Large Flow-Through Bypass, 130-6 Series

Rubber Remote Placement Plugs, 130-7 Series

Rubber Pillow Style Test Ball Plugs, 130-9 Series

Rubber Aramid Reinforced Pipe Plugs, 136 Series

Rubber Plumber Test Plugs, With & Without Bypass, 137 Series

Low Pressure Gas Plugs, 154 Series

Inflatable Pipe Plugs for Testing, Sealing Grouting and Blocking

Inflatable pipe plugs provide a practical method for isolating sections of pipe during maintenance, repair, inspection, and pressure testing. Once positioned inside the pipe, the plug is inflated to create a seal against the pipe wall. Depending on the application, inflatable plugs can be used for blocking flow, conducting pressure or leak tests, sealing pipe sections, or supporting bypass operations.

Petersen Products offers inflatable pipe plugs designed for different pipe sizes, operating conditions, and application requirements. Selecting the appropriate plug helps provide the required level of isolation and sealing for the work being performed.

Types of Inflatable Pipe Plugs

Petersen Products offers a range of inflatable pipe plugs for different applications and operating conditions. Product options include

Multi-Flex® Chemical Resistant pipe plugs
Multi-Flex® Chemical Resistant pipe plugs are designed for applications where pipe plugs may be exposed to chemicals or demanding pipeline conditions. They provide a reliable solution for testing, blocking, sealing, maintenance, and repair applications. Selection should consider pipe diameter, pressure, temperature, and chemical exposure.
PeteStop® Line Stop Pipe Plugs
PeteStop® Line Stop Pipe Plugs are designed for temporary flow control and pipeline isolation during maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection. They help isolate selected sections of a pipeline while work is performed. The appropriate plug should be selected based on pipe diameter, pressure, temperature, and application requirements.
Rubber Molded Pipe Plugs
Rubber Molded Pipe Plugs provide an inflatable solution for pipe blocking, sealing, testing, maintenance, and repair applications. Their molded rubber construction provides consistent expansion and sealing when properly selected and inflated. Available configurations can accommodate different pipe sizes and operating requirements.

Inflatable pipe plugs can be manufactured using materials selected for the application, including requirements related to pressure, temperature, chemicals, and pipe conditions. Some configurations are designed for applications where access, placement, flow control, or bypass requirements need to be considered.

Selecting the Right Inflatable Pipe Plug

Choosing an inflatable pipe plug starts with understanding the pipe and application requirements. Important considerations include pipe diameter, pipe configuration, operating pressure, temperature, chemical exposure, required expansion range, and whether the application requires blocking, sealing, testing, or bypass flow.

Petersen Products can help determine the appropriate inflatable pipe plug based on the specific operating conditions and application requirements. Most size, pressure, chemical, and temperature requirements can be addressed through the available product configurations.

Inflatable Pipe Plugs for Sewer Line Repair

Inflatable pipe plugs can be used as part of sewer line repair and maintenance work to temporarily isolate sections of sewer piping. By blocking flow through a selected section, an inflatable pipe plug can help create a controlled work area for inspection, testing, maintenance, and sewer pipe repair.

For commercial sewer repair, inflatable pipe plugs can help contractors and maintenance teams isolate pipe sections while repair work is performed. Depending on the system and flow conditions, bypass configurations can also be used where continued flow management is required during commercial sewer line repair.

Petersen Products offers inflatable pipe plugs in different sizes, materials, and configurations to address varying sewer conditions. These products can be part of practical sewer repair solutions when temporary isolation, sealing, flow control, or testing is required.

FAQs About Inflatable Pipe Plugs

Can inflatable pipe plugs be used for sewer line repair?
Yes. Inflatable pipe plugs can be used to temporarily isolate sewer pipe sections during repair, inspection, maintenance, and testing.
How do inflatable pipe plugs help with sewer pipe repair?
They can block or isolate flow through a selected section, helping create a controlled area for sewer pipe repair and maintenance work.
How do I choose an inflatable pipe plug for a sewer application?
Consider pipe diameter, pressure, temperature, chemical conditions, expansion requirements, and whether blocking or bypass flow is needed.

Find the Right Inflatable Pipe Plug for Your Application

Petersen Products provides inflatable pipe plugs for pipe isolation, testing, sealing, blocking, bypassing, and repair applications. Contact our team on 262-692-3100 or email sales@petersenproducts.com to discuss your pipe conditions and application requirements and identify a suitable inflatable pipe plug.