Merit Brass
3000# Forged Steel Hex Head Threaded Plug
- SKU:
- C3517H
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
3000# Forged Steel Hex Head Threaded Plug
3000# Forged Steel Hex Head Threaded Plugs provide a durable threaded closure for compatible female-threaded openings in demanding industrial piping systems. Manufactured from normalized forged carbon steel, these plugs feature an external hex head for convenient wrench engagement during installation and removal.
The fittings conform to ASTM A105N-09, ASME SA105N, and ASME B16.11-2009. The normalized material provides enhanced hardness, strength, and machinability, and the manufacturing facility is ISO certified.
Product Highlights
- 3000# forged steel threaded plug
- Hex head design
- Male threaded connection
- Designed to close compatible female-threaded openings
- External hex head provides wrench engagement
- Forged carbon steel construction
- Normalized for enhanced hardness, strength, and machinability
- ASTM A105N-09
- ASME SA105N
- ASME B16.11-2009
- Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility
Forged Carbon Steel Construction
These 3000# hex head threaded plugs are manufactured from forged carbon steel conforming to ASTM A105N-09 and ASME SA105N requirements. Forged construction provides the strength required for demanding industrial threaded piping applications.
Normalized Material
The forged steel material is normalized for enhanced hardness, strength, and machinability. This heat-treatment process supports the mechanical properties required for heavy-duty piping installations.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Hex Head Threaded Plug |
|---|---|
| Material | Forged Carbon Steel |
| Pressure Class | 3000# |
| Connection Type | Male Threaded |
| Head Style | Hex Head |
| Material Specification | ASTM A105N-09 / ASME SA105N |
| Fitting Standard | ASME B16.11-2009 |
| Heat Treatment | Normalized |
| Manufacturing Facility | ISO Certified |
Hex Head Plug Design
The plug features a male threaded connection for closing a compatible female-threaded opening. The external hex head provides a convenient wrenching surface for installation and removal.
Standards & Manufacturing
- ASTM A105N-09: Forged carbon steel material specification
- ASME SA105N: Forged carbon steel material specification
- ASME B16.11-2009: Forged threaded fitting dimensional standard
- Manufacturing Facility: ISO Certified
Selection & Application Guidance
- Select the plug to match the nominal size of the female-threaded opening.
- Confirm 3000# forged steel construction is appropriate for the application.
- Verify carbon steel compatibility with the intended process media and environment.
- Confirm system pressure and temperature requirements before installation.
- Use an appropriate thread sealant compatible with the process media.
- Use the hex head for proper wrench engagement during installation and removal.
- Follow proper threaded fitting engagement and installation practices.
Important Ordering Notes
- 3000# forged steel hex head threaded plug.
- Male threaded connection.
- Forged carbon steel construction.
- ASTM A105N-09 and ASME SA105N.
- ASME B16.11-2009.
- Normalized for enhanced hardness, strength, and machinability.
- Manufactured in an ISO-certified facility.
- Confirm nominal pipe size before ordering.
- Verify material, pressure, temperature, and process-media compatibility before installation.
Product Documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What pressure class is this hex head plug?
This is a 3000# forged steel threaded plug.
What material is the plug made from?
It is manufactured from forged carbon steel conforming to ASTM A105N-09 and ASME SA105N.
What is a hex head threaded plug used for?
It is used to close a compatible female-threaded opening in a piping system.
What type of connection does the plug have?
The plug has a male threaded connection.
What is the purpose of the hex head?
The external hex head provides a wrenching surface for installation and removal.
Are these plugs normalized?
Yes. The forged carbon steel is normalized for enhanced hardness, strength, and machinability.
What fitting standard applies to these plugs?
These forged steel threaded fittings conform to ASME B16.11-2009.
Where can I find fitting dimensions?
Use the Merit Brass Carbon Steel Fittings & Outlets document in the Product Documents section above for dimensional information.
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