Silicone Tapered Plugs

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600°F
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Silicone Tapered Plugs

Series: STP

High-temp masking plugs for powder coating, anodizing, ecoating & plating (600°F)

Save time and money by masking quickly and at low-cost with silicone tapered rubber plugs in powder coating, anodizing, electroplating and ecoating processes. Reusable silicone plugs rated to 600°F cover hole diameters from 0.062" to 4.75".

Max Temp

600 °F

Material

silicone

Color

white, pink, red, yellow, green, blue, grey, clear

Standard Sizes (44 options)

Popular Sizes

Technical Specifications

Properties

MaterialSilicone
Temperature RatingUp to 600°F / 315°C
Hole Coverage Range0.062" to 4.75" diameter
ReusableYes
Color CodedYes, for quick size identification
Typical ApplicationsThreaded/non-threaded blind and through holes; powder coating, e-coating, plating, anodizing
Resistance CharacteristicsRubber Material Guide

Application Tips

Plug Positioning
Most often a tapered plug is used to plug blind holes that do not go all the way through a part. Ideally, the plug should rest 1/3 to 1/2 way down into the hole at insertion, for best 'hold' when pushed or twisted in place and for sufficient plug left above for easy removal.
Sizing Guide
When trying to find the best plug for a given hole size, use these general guidelines: Bottom diameter should be 15% smaller than hole diameter; top diameter should be 15% larger than hole diameter.
Custom Solutions

Need a custom plug or cap?

We provide custom masking for powder coating, anodizing, plating and more.

  • EPDM, silicone, FKM, Neoprene & other materials available
  • Capable of handling small & large quantities
  • Single cavity tooling for prototypes or small quantities
  • Multi-cavity production tooling for large quantities
  • Design Engineer on staff to assist with custom masking needs

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