Merit Brass
3000# Forged Steel Square Head Threaded Plug
- SKU:
- C3517
- Availability:
- Usually Ships Same Day
- Weight:
- 0.00 LBS
Description
3000# Forged Steel Square Head Threaded Plug
3000# Forged Steel Square Head Threaded Plugs provide a durable threaded closure for female-threaded openings in high-pressure industrial piping systems. Manufactured from normalized forged carbon steel, these plugs feature a square head for positive wrench engagement during installation and removal.
Sizes 1/8" through 3/8" feature solid construction, while sizes 1/2" through 2" are cored. The fittings conform to ASTM A105N-09, ASME SA105N, and ASME B16.11-2009 requirements.
Product Highlights
- 3000# forged steel threaded plug
- Square head design for wrench engagement
- Male threaded connection
- Designed to close compatible female-threaded openings
- Sizes 1/8" through 3/8" are solid
- Sizes 1/2" through 2" are cored
- 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
Solid & Cored Construction
Construction varies by nominal size. 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8" plugs are solid, while sizes from 1/2" through 2" are cored. Select the appropriate size based on the female-threaded opening being closed.
Forged Carbon Steel Construction
These 3000# square head threaded plugs are manufactured from forged carbon steel conforming to ASTM A105N-09 and ASME SA105N requirements. Forged construction provides the strength and durability required for demanding threaded piping installations.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Square Head Threaded Plug |
|---|---|
| Material | Forged Carbon Steel |
| Pressure Class | 3000# |
| Connection Type | Male Threaded |
| Head Style | Square Head |
| 1/8" – 3/8" Sizes | Solid |
| 1/2" – 2" Sizes | Cored |
| Material Specification | ASTM A105N-09 / ASME SA105N |
| Fitting Standard | ASME B16.11-2009 |
| Heat Treatment | Normalized |
| Manufacturing Facility | ISO Certified |
Normalized Material
The forged steel material is normalized for enhanced hardness, strength, and machinability, supporting dependable performance in demanding industrial and process piping applications.
Square Head Plug Design
The male-threaded plug is designed to close a compatible female-threaded opening. Its square head provides external wrenching surfaces for installation and removal, making the closure accessible when future piping system service or modification is required.
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.
- Note the construction difference between solid 1/8" through 3/8" sizes and cored 1/2" through 2" sizes.
- Confirm 3000# forged steel construction is appropriate for the piping system.
- 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 square head for proper wrench engagement during installation.
Important Ordering Notes
- 3000# forged steel square head threaded plug.
- Male threaded connection.
- Sizes 1/8" through 3/8" are solid.
- Sizes 1/2" through 2" are cored.
- 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 are these square head plugs?
These are 3000# forged steel threaded plugs.
Which sizes are solid?
Sizes 1/8" through 3/8" are solid.
Which sizes are cored?
Sizes 1/2" through 2" are cored.
What is a square 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 material are these plugs made from?
They are manufactured from forged carbon steel conforming to ASTM A105N-09 and ASME SA105N.
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.
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