The open ends on hoses, pipes and also tubes need to be well covered especially during transportation and storage.
The cap plugs make this possible.
They are protective fittings which are of great importance in different kinds of application since they ensure that the contaminants such as dirt and dust among others are kept at bay from the open edges.
Such elements can end up damaging pipe thread edges thus leaving them in a poor state.
The cap plugs are also very helpful and useful in preventing injuries from sharp edges since they cover them completely.
You will therefore find that accidents are kept at bay when the cap plugs are in place.
They are also a great way of finishing the exposed ends of screws and bolts among other kinds of fitments and provide protection from air and moisture which can lead to corrosion on such areas.
The caps come in threaded options, tamper evident and tamper proof most ideal for transporting and storing toxic substances and hazardous volatile substances.
Pull tab type: they are cap plugs which come with a tab that can be pulled off either for easy grip or proper tearing during removal.
It is a type that is most ideal for application which need tamper evident caps.
Butt-weld type: this is a type of cap plugs that is most suitable for pumps, valves and heat exchangers.
The plugs are designed to meet all the needs that the applications have and they are very popular.
Finishing type: they are cap plugs that are slid over exposed pipe or tube ends to offer that neat and attractive finish to them.
They are also largely used as covering for those rough ends on furniture especially those made of metal.
They can include trolleys, display shelves, lawnmowers, wheelbarrows and garden equipment among many other things.
They are great in preventing injuries that could occur as a result of brushes against the ends.
Threaded type: they are normally made of polypropylene or aluminum to offer heavy duty dealing in different kinds of applications.
They will have flared and nosed designs for that correct pressure sealing and you will also find some with covers that are knurled to offer prevention of moisture and dirt when polishing, painting and decorating different surfaces.
Vented type: this type of cap plugs is used in medical fitments and tubing.
They have proved to be important for the storage, shipment and even sterilization processes in the medical field.
They have been designed to prevent building up of pressure.