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Tube Venting and Plugging Tools

Elliott's line of mechanical Torq-N-Seal high pressure tube plugs are the latest innovation in tube plugging. All that is needed to install our mechanical tube plugs is a torque wrench. Paired with our One-Rev tube fly cutters, our customers achieve the longest tool life of any One-Rev tube puncturing tool on the market. Contact us today and get everything you need to vent and plug tubes in the most cost-efficient way possible.

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One-Rev Tube Cutters for Puncturing Tubes

Elliott’s One-Revolution Series tube cutters are unlike any other one-revolution cutter. Using more advanced engineering principles the cutter and blade have been designed to last longer, withstand more wear, and require less force to cut the tube.

  • Tube Size: 0.375" to 2.500" (9.53 - 63.5mm) OD

  • Reach: 6" & 12" (152.4 & 304.8mm)

  • Type: Tube Cutter

  • Great For Puncturing Or Cutting

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Tube Plugging, Cleaning & Testing Tools

Explore our extensive range of tube tools for plugging, venting, cleaning & testing heat exchanger and chiller tubes.

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Torq-N-Seal Tube Plugs

Mechanical High-Pressure Tube Plugs

Elliott’s Torq N’ Seal Mechanical Tube Plugs create a positive mechanical contact seal in excess of 6,500 PSI (448.2 bar), making them ideal for high-pressure applications.


  • Tube Size: 0.410” to 1.000 (10.4 to 25.4mm) ID

  • Maximum Pressure: 6,500 PSI

  • Materials: Brass, Steel, Stainless, Titanium, and more.

  • ASME PCC-2-2015 Compliant

  • Comprehensive Testing and Quality Assurance Standards.

  • Easy To Install- No Hydraulic Equipment Needed.

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Two-Piece Tube Plugs

Two-Piece High Pressure Tube Plugs

Elliott’s Two-Piece Tube Plugs offer more sealing due to the tapered pin design. This gives even expansion to the ring and a long contact to the seal.


  • Tube Size: 0.375” to 1.250 (9.5 - 31.8mm) OD

  • Maximum Pressure: 150 PSI

  • Materials: Brass, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and more.

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One-Piece Tube Plugs

One-Piece Tube Plugs

Elliott’s One-Piece Tube Plugs cover a wide tube OD range, making them ideal for sealing leaky tubes in both heat exchangers and boilers.


  • Tube Size: 0.375" to 3.000" (9.5 - 76.2mm) OD

  • Maximum Pressure: 150 PSI

  • Materials: Brass, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Monel, and more.

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RECON 1250-2500 Tube Testers

For Pressure Testing Tubes for Leaks

 The RECON 1250 and 2500 are simple to operate. Connect the air supply, insert the seals into both sides of the tube ends and pressurize the tubes. Then monitor the gauges for drops in air pressure, which indicate a tube leak.


  • Tube Size: 0.500” to 2.500 (12.7 – 63.5mm) OD

  • Type: Pressure Test Gun

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RECON 1500 Tube Testers

For Vacuum Testing Tubes for Leaks

Operating the RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun is simple. With the air supply connected, plug one tube end with the test gun and the other end with the T-Handle Plugging Tool. Press the lever trigger and the Venturi System quickly and efficiently evacuates the tube. Then monitor the gauge for loss of vacuum, which indicates a tube leak.


  • Tube Size: 0.280” to 2.456” (7.1 – 62.4mm) ID

  • Type: Vacuum Test Gun

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Soot Buster Tube Cleaner

For Cleaning Soot from Firetube Boiler Tubes

The Soot Buster, used for cleaning firetube boiler tubes, is a pneumatically actuated cleaning tool that propels itself inside of tubes and scrubs the tube ID with each pulse.


  • Tube Size: 1-1/4″ to 4″ (31.8 – 101.6mm) OD

  • Tube Section: Straight

  • Deposit Type: Soft (Soot)

  • Thickness: Light & Medium

  • Flush: Dry

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5224XL & 5125 Series Tube Cleaners

For Cleaning Hard Deposits from Heat Exchanger Tubes

The Soot Buster, used for cleaning firetube boiler tubes, is a pneumatically actuated cleaning tool that propels itself inside of tubes and scrubs the tube ID with each pulse.


  • Tube Size: 1-1/4″ to 4″ (31.8 – 101.6mm) OD

  • Tube Section: Straight

  • Deposit Type: Soft (Soot)

  • Thickness: Light & Medium

  • Flush: Dry

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DieHard Cableless Tube Cleaner

For Cleaning Hard Deposits from Heat Exchanger, Chiller and Condenser Tubes

Elliott’s Die-Hard™ is the first cableless tube cleaner that successfully cleans light to medium deposits found in chiller, condenser, and heat exchanger tubes.


  • Tube Size: 3/4″ to 1″ (19.1 – 25.4mm) OD

  • Tube Section: Straight

  • Deposit Type: Soft, Gummy, or Organic

  • Thickness: Light to Medium

  • Flush: Wet

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Tube Brushes & Tube Pilots

For Cleaning Deposits from Heat Exchanger, Chiller and Condenser Tubes & Guiding in New Heat Exchanger Tubes

Elliott’s Tube Sheet Hole Brushes clean and remove hard deposits from tube sheets and support plate holes in surface condensers and heat exchangers.

Elliott’s Tube Pilots, also known as Tube Guides, are used to pilot replacement tubes through tube sheets and tube support plates that are commonly found in heat exchangers and surface condensers.

  • Tube Size: 0.500” to 1.500” (12.7 – 38.1mm) OD

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Contact

Contact us 24/7 for rentals, demos, training programs, expert support and emergency tool deliveries.

17351 Hard Hat Dr B14, Covington, LA 70433, USA

(678) 387-7885

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