HFT Pipestoppers® Cylindrical & Spherical Inflatable Stoppers

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Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® manufactures a range of Inflatable Stoppers for pipes and ducts as a quick and easy way to stop the flow of gas or liquid, to stop the build up of debris and to prevent ingress of unwanted material or animals. 

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Will Even Pass Through Small Pipes!

HFT Pipestoppers Inflatable Stoppers


The versatile Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers can be inserted and retracted through small holes and then inflated to full size for stopping operations. They are used to service a wide variety of industrial applications and are available in the following ranges:

Standard Inflatable Stoppers:

Cylindrical Inflatable Stoppers

Spherical Inflatable Stoppers

The Standard Range of Inflatable Pipe Stoppers are available for immediate delivery with sizes ranging from 1 to 96" (25 to 2440 mm).

Cylindrical Inflatable Stoppers will not invert (turn over) inside a pipe when under pressure, because they are longer than their diameter.

Spherical Stoppers are used where the position of the stopper is not important and they can be put at any angle and still make a seal.

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PetroChem Inflatable Stoppers

Heat Resistant Inflatable Stoppers

The PetroChem Inflatable Stoppers are identical in appearance and performance to the Standard Inflatable Stoppers, except that the inside inflatable latex part is enclosed in a thin, flexible rubber that is resistant to the petrochemical fluids and vapours.

Heat Resistant Inflatable Covers are available with a performance rating to give protection up to a temperature of 300°C (572°F).

HFT®'s Pipestoppers® most common applications are:  

Debris stopping during machining operations

Leak testing of pipework systems in commercial, domestic and industrial applications

Low pressure hydrostatic tests

On-site thermoforming of bends in ducting and conduit materials

Fibre-optic construction projects

Debris and animal barriers for overnight protection of pipelines

Weld purging to isolate volumes in tanks, to minimise gas purging volumes

Plumbing operations

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All Sizes and All Shapes

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HFT Pipestoppers® Cylindrical and Spherical Inflatable Stoppers are available from 1 to 96" (25 to 2440 mm) diameter.

They are manufactured using a high quality robust latex inner tube and polyurethane impregnated nylon fabric outer cover and are supplied with a length of flexible inflation hose and sealing valve.

Inflatable Stoppers are available with heat resistant covers to protect them against high temperartures. 

All HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Pipe Stoppers are manufactured with a strong internal inflatable bag made to the required shape and covered in a waterproof sewn polyurethane coated nylon for low friction and to prevent the production of static electricity or accidental sparking.

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Heat Resistant Covers are available as an accessory for the Standard Cylindrical and Spherical Inflatable Stoppers range for when they are exposed to temperatures of up to 300ºC (572ºF).

These specially designed Covers can endure high temperatures, which protects the Inflatable Stopper, preventing them being damaged or bursting.

The Heat Resistant Covers are reusable time and time again, without losing their heat protecting properties.

HFT Pipestoppers® Heat Resistant Covers are manufactured to suit all sizes within the Standard Inflatable Stoppers range 1 – 96” (25 to 2,440 mm).

These Heat Resistant cover are also identical for use on the chemical resistant inflatable stopped called PetroChem Stoppers.

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Technical Data and Specification

Pipestoppers Inflatable Stoppers PlugsHFT® Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers are supplied with an inflation hose fitted with a Schrader valve.

1 to 24" Inflatable Stoppers have a 1.3 m hose length, 8 mm ID, 14 mm OD and are fitted with a standard Schrader valve. 

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers are totally collapsible and lightweight making them easy to handle on site and to ship around the World.

Each Inflatable Stopper is made specifically to suit the ambient conditions.

HFT Pipestoppers® Cylindrical and Spherical Inflatable Stoppers are usually supplied as standard with no through tube. Specials as well as Stoppers with through tubes are available as non-standard.

Foot pumps can be supplied where required.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Pipestoppers Inflatable Stoppers Pipe Plugs

1.0 How do I know when to choose between a Mechanical and an Inflatable Stopper?

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers can be inserted and retracted through holes smaller than the one to be sealed. They are much less expensive than mechanical stoppers, but are not so suitable for applications requiring the ruggedness and strength of a mechanical stopper. 

2.0 How do I prevent the stoppers from being pushed out of the pipe during a pressure test?

It is common to brace the ends of pipes to prevent stoppers sliding out. The Pipestoppers® Division of Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT® can provide further data.

3.0 Will your stoppers be suitable for use in petrochemical pipework where there are hydrocarbon liquids and gases present?

The HFT Pipestoppers® Division manufactures special Inflatable Stoppers for the petrochemical industry where long term resistance to chemicals and / or petrochemical oils and vapours is necessary.

 

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Shipping Information, Weights and Dimensions

HFT Pipestoppers Inflatable Stoppers Cylindrical and Spherical Pipe Low Pressure Testing


Customs Information:

Cylindrical and Spherical Stoppers

European Customs Tariff: 4016 9997
International Customs Tariff: 4016 999 0900
United States Customs Tariff:        4016 95 0000
Canada Customs Tariff: 4016 95 0000

 

Product Codes and Sizes:

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers are available for immediate delivery in a range of standard sizes.

All standard Inflatable Stoppers are manufactured in 1" (25 mm) size differences.

1" to 24" Inflatable Stoppers have a 1.3 metre inflation hose length, 8 mm ID, 14 mm OD and are fitted with a standard Schrader valve.

The HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers shown below in the following tables have 'no through tubes'.

If you require 'through tubes' in the cylindrical and spherical stoppers or have special size requirements, please contact us or your local Distributor.


HFT Pipestoppers® Cylindrical Inflatable Stoppers

All dimensions are based on the imperial system. Sizes shown in mm are only mathematic conversions of the imperial dimensions and are not intended to represent metric standards. 

PART Nº PRODUCT SIZES
INCH                       MM
INFLATION PRESSURE
PSI                          MB
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
PSI0001
PSI0002
PSI0003
PSI0004
PSI0005
PSI0006
PSI0007
PSI0008
PSI0010
PSI0012
PSI0014
PSI0015
PSI0016
PSI0018
PSI0020
PSI0022
PSI0024
PSI0030
PSI0032
PSI0036
PSI0040
PSI0044
PSI0048
PSI0055
PSI0060
PSI0062
PSI0064
PSI0068
PSI0070
PSI0072
PSI0076
PSI0080
PSI0082
PSI0086
PSI0090
PSI0096
1"
2"
3"
4"
5"
6"
7"
8"
10"
12"
14"
15"
16"
18"
20"
22"
24"
30"
32"
36"
40"
44"
48"
55"
60"
62"
64"
68"
70"
72"
76"
80"
82"
86"
90"
96"
  25 mm
  51 mm
  76 mm
 102 mm
 127 mm
 152 mm
 178 mm
 203 mm
 254 mm
 305 mm
 356 mm
 381 mm
 406 mm
 457 mm
 508 mm
 559 mm
 610 mm
 762 mm
 813 mm
  914 mm
1016 mm
1118 mm
1219 mm
1397 mm
1524 mm
1575 mm
1626 mm
1727 mm
1778 mm
1829 mm
1930 mm
2032 mm
2083 mm
2184 mm
2286 mm
2438 mm
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
    8 psi
    8 psi
    5 psi
    4 psi
    3 psi
    3 psi
    3 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
 1.5 psi
 1.0 psi
 1.0 psi
 1.0 psi
 1.0 psi
 0.5 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
544 mb
544 mb
340 mb
272 mb
204 mb
204 mb
204 mb
136 mb
136 mb
136 mb
136 mb
136 mb
102 mb
 68 mb
 68 mb
 68 mb
 68 mb
 34 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
17 x 13 x 12"
17 x 13 x 12"
17 x 13 x 12"
17 x 13 x 12"
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
0.3 kg
0.3 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
0.6 kg
0.6 kg
0.7 kg
0.8 kg
1.0 kg
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
4.8 kg
4.8 kg
4.8 kg
4.8 kg
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
5.2 kg
5.2 kg
5.2 kg
PSIS001
PSIS002
Foot pump for Inflatable Stoppers
Hand pump for Inflatable Stoppers
 

 

HFT Pipestoppers® Spherical Inflatable Stoppers

All dimensions are based on the imperial system. Sizes shown in mm are only mathematic conversions of the imperial dimensions and are not intended to represent metric standards.

PART Nº PRODUCT SIZES
INCH                       MM
INFLATION PRESSURE
PSI                           MB
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS WEIGHT













Spherical stoppers are not stock items.

Please contact to confirm application details with us and for a lead time.

1"
2"
3"
4"
5"
6"
7"
8"
10"
12"
14"
15"
16"
18"
20"
22"
24"
30"
32"
36"
40"
44"
48"
55"
60"
62"
64"
68"
70"
72"
76"
80"
82"
86"
90"
96"
  25 mm
  51 mm
  76 mm
 102 mm
 127 mm
 152 mm
 178 mm
 203 mm
 254 mm
 305 mm
 356 mm
 381 mm
 406 mm
 457 mm
 508 mm
 559 mm
 610 mm
 762 mm
 813 mm
  914 mm
1016 mm
1118 mm
1219 mm
1397 mm
1524 mm
1575 mm
1626 mm
1727 mm
1778 mm
1829 mm
1930 mm
2032 mm
2083 mm
2184 mm
2286 mm
2438 mm
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
   10 psi
    8 psi
    8 psi
    5 psi
    4 psi
    3 psi
    3 psi
    3 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
    2 psi
 1.5 psi
 1.0 psi
 1.0 psi
 1.0 psi
 1.0 psi
 0.5 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
0.25 psi
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
680 mb
544 mb
544 mb
340 mb
272 mb
204 mb
204 mb
204 mb
136 mb
136 mb
136 mb
136 mb
136 mb
102 mb
 68 mb
 68 mb
 68 mb
 68 mb
 34 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
 17 mb
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
10 x 10 x 4"
17 x 13 x 12"
17 x 13 x 12"
17 x 13 x 12"
17 x 13 x 12"
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
on request
0.3 kg
0.3 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.4 kg
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
0.5 kg
0.6 kg
0.6 kg
0.7 kg
0.8 kg
1.0 kg
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
1.4 kg
4.8 kg
4.8 kg
4.8 kg
4.8 kg
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
5.0 kg
5.2 kg
5.2 kg
5.2 kg
PSIS001
PSIS002
Foot pump for Inflatable Stoppers
Hand pump for Inflatable Stoppers
 

  

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Items available as 'Downloads'

HFT Pipestoppers Inflatable Stoppers Pipe Stopping Low Pressure Testing


Leaflets and general sales material are available to everyone visiting our website.

Restricted access items are shown at the end of this Download section.

 

HFT Pipestoppers® Cylindrical Inflatable Stoppers A4 Leaflet

HFT Pipestoppers® Spherical Inflatable Stoppers A4 Leaflet

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Rectangular and Square Flyer

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Frequently Asked Questions FAQ


HFT Pipestoppers® Heat Resistant Covers A4 Leaflet

HFT Pipestoppers® Heat Resistant Covers Flyer



HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Chart Expansion Range

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Chart Pressure Range



HFT Pipestoppers® Plugs and Stoppers Leaflet showing all available models

HFT Pipestoppers® Plugs and Stoppers Flyer showing all available models

HFT Pipestoppers® All Pipe Plugs and Stoppers Poster

 

Special Note: The items below are restricted and only available in our Secure Login section.  This is mainly for the protection of our Exclusive Distributor network.
Should you wish to receive an item mentioned below which is not active as a 'download' link on this page, please contact us or your nearest Distributor.

HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers User Instructions Technical Manual
HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers User List Customer Reference
HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Certificate of Conformity
HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Technical Notes
HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Price List Cylindrical
HFT Pipestoppers® Inflatable Stoppers Price List Spherical

 

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