Cherne Mechanical Plugs

Cherne-Original-Gripper

Cherne‘s Gripper plugs can be used in a variety of applications including DWV (drain, waste and vent) testing and stack testing. End-of-Pipe design won’t fall in, whereas the Inside-of-Pipe design allows you to locate the plug inside the pipe as far as you need. Time tested, the Gripper® remains one of the most popular mechanical plugs on the market.

Original Gripper® Plug Features:

  • Ideal for sewer testing and long-term applications
  • Made with glass-reinforced ABS plastic
  • End-of-pipe design seals only at the end of a pipe
  • Inside-of-pipe design seals inside pipe as far as needed 

Equipped with:

  • Easy to install extra large zinc wing nut – won’t rust
  • Natural rubber o-ring
  • Galvanized carriage bolt to prevent corrosion
Cherne Hub Fit Clean Out
Cherne Hub Fit

Hub-Fit Gripper® Plug Features:

  • Ideal for use in hub fittings and in bell-end pipe
  • Pressure rated for conducting DWV tests
  • Made with glass-reinforced ABS plastic
  • Yellow color for greater visibility in pipe
  • Natural rubber o-ring for positive seal
  • Galvanized carriage bolt to prevent corrosion
  • Easy-to-install, extra large zinc wing nut – won’t rust
Cherne Clean Out

 Clean-Out Gripper® Plug Features:

  • Guaranteed to seal any damaged threads
  • Made with glass-reinforced ABS plastic
  • Black color blends well with cast-iron pipe
  • Stainless steel hardware
  • NPT sizes, including hard to find 3½”
  • Natural rubber threaded o-ring for positive seal

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