Tapered silicone plugs, pull plugs and caps come in kits sized for common holes, studs and pipe threads. They survive cure temperatures and can be reused until cured powder buildup or tearing ruins them. On the floor the plug bin, and running out of the right size, is a constant topic.
Heard on the job
We're out of the half-inch plugs, use tape on the threads and order more today.
Also heard as
- caps and plugs
- silicone plugs
Related terms
Masking
Protecting threads, holes and contact surfaces from powder with heat-resistant tape, caps and plugs.
Hang
To load parts onto hooks or racks at the start of the line.
Hooks
The wire hangers that hold parts on the conveyor and carry the ground connection.
Racking
The racks, hooks and fixtures that carry parts through the line, and the job of arranging parts on them.