【1】The material of Hollow Hex Pipe Plug with O-Ring is diverse. It can be mainly classified into two categories: metal materials and special materials. Metal materials are the mainstream, among which steel, stainless steel, brass and aluminum are the most common.
(1)Carbon Steel
Core advantages: High strength, low cost, excellent value for money.
Applicable scenarios: General industry, mechanical equipment, batch applications with cost sensitivity
Key limitation: Poor corrosion resistance; surface treatment must be applied
(2)Stainless Steel
Core advantages: Excellent corrosion resistance and high strength
Applicable scenarios: Stainless steel Hollow Hex Pipe Plug with O-Ring are more suitable for use in ships, marine engineering, petrochemical industries, food and medical sectors, and high-corrosive environments.
Key limitation: High cost
(3)Brass
Core advantages: Good corrosion resistance, soft texture, does not easily damage the threads, and has a good appearance.
Applicable scenarios:Hydraulic systems, engines with high requirements for rust prevention, and applications that need to prevent thread seizing
Key limitation: The strength is lower than that of steel and is not suitable for extremely high-strength applications.
(4)Aluminum
Core advantages: Extremely lightweight and with excellent heat dissipation.
Applicable scenarios: Aluminum Hollow Hex Pipe Plug with O-Ring for racing cars, motorcycles, and applications where weight sensitivity is a concern.
Key limitation: The strength is relatively low, with weak tensile and torsional resistance. Excessive torque can cause deformation.
| PARTNO | THREAD | ED CAPTIVE | DIMENSIONS | ||||
| E | A | L | S | D | N.M | ||
| TMN08 | M8x1 | ED-08 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 8-10 |
| TMN10 | M10x1 | ED-10 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 10-12 |
| TMN12 | M12x1.5 | ED-12 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 17 | 15-25 |
| TMN14 | M14x1.5 | ED-14 | 12 | 17 | 6 | 19 | 20-35 |
| TMN16 | M16x1.5 | ED-16 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 22 | 25-40 |
| TMN18 | M18x1.5 | ED-18 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 24 | 30-45 |
| TMN20 | M20x1.5 | ED-20 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 35-50 |
| TMN22 | M22x1.5 | ED-22 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 27 | 40-70 |
| TMN24 | M24x1.5 | ED-24 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 29 | 40-70 |
| TMN26 | M26x1.5 | ED-26 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 32 | 60-100 |
| TMN27 | M27×2 | ED-27 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 32 | 100-135 |
| TMN33 | M33x2 | ED-33 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 40 | 150-240 |
| TMN42 | M42x2 | ED-42 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 50 | 250-360 |
| TMN48 | M48x2 | ED-48 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 55 | 300-400 |
| TMN60 | M60x2 | ED-60 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 70 | 380-450 |
【2】In addition to the above four basic materials, there are also some special materials tailored to specific needs:
(1)Magnetic Drain Plug: The main body is mostly made of carbon steel or aluminum alloy. The core component is a powerful neodymium magnet embedded in the head, which is used to attract the ferromagnetic metal debris generated during engine operation, effectively protecting the engine.
(2)Special plastics/composite materials: Primarily used in non-corrosive or low-load chemical application fields, the Hollow Hex Pipe Plug with O-Ring of special plastics have the advantages of extremely light weight and low cost. For instance, the glass fiber reinforced Teno polymer can withstand temperatures up to 130 degrees Celsius.
(3)Bronze: Similar to brass, but with better wear resistance and corrosion resistance, it is often used in heavy-duty or special fluid environments.