Inflatable Bladders

Inflatable Pipe Plugs and Bladders

Compare inflatable bladders and pipe plugs for temporary pipe isolation, flow blocking, pipe-end protection, foreign-material exclusion and testing applications. An inflatable bladder is a flexible temporary isolation option when the selected size, material, pressure limit and access arrangement match the work.

Choosing an Inflatable Pipe Plug

• Light duty inflatable plugs: for temporary low-pressure isolation, flow blocking, pipe-end protection and foreign-material exclusion where easy handling is important.
• Chemical-resistant inflatable plugs: for applications involving oils, solvents, hydrocarbons or other aggressive media where material compatibility must be confirmed.
• Heavy duty inflatable plugs: for more demanding isolation, maintenance and testing applications requiring reinforced construction.

Before selecting a plug, confirm the pipe inside diameter, pipe material and condition, medium, temperature, expected back pressure and available access opening. Match these requirements to the manufacturer’s published size range, inflation pressure, back-pressure rating and material compatibility. Contact Justram when application review is required.

Always inspect, position, inflate, brace and restrain inflatable plugs in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and maintain the specified exclusion zone.