Cherne’s Gripper 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. 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
Easy to install extra large zinc wing nut – won’t rust
Natural rubber o-ring
Galvanized carriage bolt to prevent corrosion
Cherne Original Gripper Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Hub Fit Gripper Mechanical Pipe Plugs
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 Hub Fit Gripper Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Clean Out Gripper Plugs
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
Cherne Clean Out Gripper Mechanical Pipe Plugs
T Handle Gripper Plugs
T-Handle Aluminum Gripper® Plug Features:Ideal for long term applications.
6″ – 12″ plugs are sized for concrete, clay, and SDR 26 and 35 pipe
15″ and 18″ plugs are sized for concrete and clay pipe sizes only
Available with or without bypass
Can be used for sewer air pressure tests
Heavy duty aluminum body and T-handle
Chemical resistant neoprene o-ring
Cherne T Handle Gripper Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Econ O Grip Plugs
Cost effective method for plugging open ended pipe.
Works well as a pipe dust cover
Galvanized metal plates and bolts
Natural rubber o-ring
Cherne Econ O Grip Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Petro Econ O Grip Plugs
Cost effective, chemical-resistant plug.
Works well as a pipe dust cover
Stainless steel bolt and plate
Chemical resistant nitrile rubber
Cherne Petro Econ O Grip Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Sure Grip Plugs
Polypropylene construction.
Fits all types of pipe at nominal sizes
Permanent or temporary use
Natural rubber o-ring
Can be tapped for use with
Cleanout cover
Cherne Sure Grip Mechanical Pipe Plugs
Kwik N Sure Plugs
Works in all types of pipe Ideal for plugging water line stub-outs
Designed for high pressure applications
Natural rubber o-ring
Wing nut on the .39″-1.25″ sizes
Hex nut on the 1.5″-5″ sizes
Cherne Kwik N Sure Plugs
Monitor Well Plugs
Designed to seal monitor wells
Meets all EPA requirements for locking plugs
Sized to seal Schedule 40 piping
2″ and 4″ sizes can also seal Schedule 5 pipe
Works with Cherne’s solid brass padlock
Chemical and petroleum-resistant Estaloc™ plastic top and bottom plates