HATFIELD, Pa. — Curtiss-Wright EST Group has released its new GripTight® Elbow Test Plug, a revolutionary new plug design for testing long-radius elbows. The GripTight Elbow Test Plug features orientation-free installation, eliminating the need to align with the elbow. Patent-pending, dual-serrated GripTight MAX™ grippers give this unique plug design enhanced holding power to 3,350 PsiG (231 BarG), providing a safe and effective solution for pipe spools and piping systems that terminate in long-radius elbows. Stock sizes for nominal pipe size range from 2 inches to 24 inches (DN50-DN600), with larger sizes available. The new plug fits all long-radius elbows (45 degrees, 90 degrees and 180 degrees) and saves up to 80 percent in testing time versus welded-on end cap procedures.
For more information, visit www.cw-estgroup.com or call (215) 721-1100.