Solid / Hollow Plug

GENERAL

The threads on the hollow plug which mate with

the access fitting body are right-handed, while its
The solid / hollow plug is a key component to the
base uses left-handed threads. This arrangement of
Caproco high pressure access fitting assembly, as
right and left-handed threads ensures that the
the plug body provides the seal in the access fitting,
functional parts of the monitoring device cannot
thereby maintaining line pressure. The plug also
become unscrewed during the extraction process.
serves an important function of holding the monitoring
equipment which is exposed to the system, and is the The internal bore of the access fitting narrows so
component to which the Caproco Retriever attaches that should the monitoring device or the plug retaining
in order to access and service the monitoring nut attached to the plug come loose, it cannot fall
equipment. through the access fitting body into the line (but will
come to rest at a narrowing just below the packing
There are two types of plug assemblies which
seat). It may then be retrieved using a fishing tool
can be used in any of the Caproco high pressure
designed for this purpose.
access fittings:
Solid Plug - used in conjunction with:
• Corrosion coupon holders
• Injection/Sampling equipment
• Bacterial sampling probes
• Sand probes
Hollow Plug - used in conjunction with:
• Electrical Resistance probes
• Linear Polarization probes
• Galvanic and Hydrogen probes
When combined with the Caproco access fitting,
the Caproco plug facilitates accessing the operating
system under full operating conditions (up to 6,000
psi / 41.4 Mpa), thereby eliminating the need to shut
down in order to obtain vital corrosion data.
HOLLOW PLUG ASSEMBLY
The standard Hollow Plug Assembly consists of:
• Hollow Plug Body
• Primary Packing
• Hollow Plug Packing Retaining Nut
• Probe Packing
• Hollow Plug Seal Nut
• Pipe Plug
The hollow plug packing retaining nut holds the Hollow Plug
primary packing in position to allow for a primary seal
between the hollow plug and the access fitting body.
The following options are available for the hollow
The hollow plug seal nut holds the probe packing plug assembly:
in position to allow for a primary seal between the
hollow plug and hollow plug seal nut. 1) Metallurgy changes to ferrous and non-ferrous
alloys for special service
2) Packing material changes for special service
Hollow Plug Assembly Parts List The following options are available for the solid
plug assembly:
P ART
D ESCRIPTION M ATERIAL W EIGHT
N UMBER 1) Metallurgy changes to ferrous and non-ferrous
Hollow Plug 1 lb 12 oz.
alloys for special service
10591 ---- (794 g) 2) O-ring material changes for special service
Assembly
1 lb 4 oz.
3) Packing material changes for special service
Hollow Plug Body 10592 316 SS (567 g)
Solid Plug Assembly Parts List
Hollow Plug 2.7 oz.
10593 316 SS (76 g)
Retaining Nut P ART
D ESCRIPTION M ATERIAL WEIGHT
N UMBER
Hollow Plug Bore 4.5 oz.
10594 316 SS (127 g) 1 lb 12 oz.
Sealing Nut Solid Plug Assembly 10584 ---- (794 g)
Set Screw 0.1 oz.
10589 316 SS (2 g) Solid Plug Body 10585 316 SS
1 lb 8 oz.
(2 required) (680 g)

25% Glass 0.3 oz. Solid Plug Packing 2 oz.

Primary Packing 10587 (8 g) 10586 316 SS
Filled Teflon Retaining Nut (56 g)

25% Glass 0.2 oz. 0.05 oz.

Probe Packing 10596 (5 g) Set Screw 10589 316 SS (1 g)
Filled Teflon
0.1 oz. Solid Plug 0.1 oz.
Pipe Plug (½"NPT) 10597 Plastic (2 g) 10588 Viton (2 g)
O-Ring
Special Materials 25% Glass 0.3 oz.
Primary Packing 10587 (8 g)
1 lb 12 oz.
Filled Teflon
Hollow Plug Assembly 20050 Hastelloy C276
(794 g)
1.7 oz.
Pipe Plug (½"NPT) 10590 316 SS (48 g)
1 lb 12 oz.
Hollow Plug Assembly 20115 Inconel 625 (794 g)

SOLID PLUG ASSEMBLY

The standard Solid Plug assembly consists of:
• Solid Plug Body
• O-ring
• Probe Packing
• Packing Retaining Nut
• Pipe Plug
The packing retaining nut keeps the primary
packing in position and ensures that a sound seal is
achieved when a corrosion monitoring device is not
attached to the solid plug.
The O-ring provides a secondary seal and
protects the bore threads from unnecessary exposure
to the system's fluid.
Like the Caproco hollow plug, the threads on the
solid plug which mate with the access fitting body are
right-handed, while the threads at its base are left-
handed. This arrangement of right and left-handed Solid Plug
threads has a tendency to screw the monitoring
device or retaining nut to the solid plug during the
extraction process, which ensures that the functional
parts of the monitoring device are not lost during this
operation.
SOLID / HOLLOW PLUG

HOLLOW AND SOLID PLUG - EXPLODED VIEW

 ACCESS FITTING FLAREWELD-
INCONEL 625 ASTM B564 N06625

The Caproco high pressure access fitting assembly provides access to systems under full
operating conditions (up to 3600 psi). The access fitting bodies in conjunction with either the solid or
hollow plugs are the key items of the Caproco High Pressure access system. With the use of a
Caproco retriever and service valve, placement, removal and maintenance of a variety of
equipment (eg. coupon holders, electrical resistance probes, etc.), to monitor the corrosive conditions in
pipelines. Vessels and other equipment can be accomplished with ease.
ACCESS FITTING BODY (non-tee) - Figure 1
Access fitting bodies are available in five main body shapes:

1) Flareweld 2) Buttweld 3) Socketweld 4) NPT 5) Flanged

The Caproco Inconel Access Fitting is manufactured from extremely corrosion resistant
ASTM B564 N06625 material to be used on pipeline/ vessel’s constructed with compatible
materials.

STANDARD ACCESS FITTING ASSEMBLIES (NON-TEE)

Max. Working
Body Style/ Part Height Weight
Material Pressure
Line Size No. (in) (mm) (lb) (g) (PSI) (MPa)

2x2 14432 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625

3x2 14433 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625

4x2 14434 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625

6x2 14164 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625

10 - 8 x 2 14435 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625
18 - 12 x 2 14417 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625
36 - 20 x 2 14223 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625
Flat x 2 14436 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

N06625
Non Flareweld 15076 ASTM B564 5.25 133 5.5 2500 6000 41.36

18-12 x 2 N06625

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 ACCESS FITTING FLAREWELD-
INCONEL 625 ASTM B564 N06625

Figure 1.

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 Protective Covers
GENERAL

Caproco offers a range of protective covers

designed to protect the exposed threads on access
fittings from mechanical damage, dust, dirt and
moisture.
Several types of covers are available: Heavy
Duty, Heavy Duty Pressure Containing and Dust.
Within these categories are a variety of design
options to satisfy any field application.
HEAVY DUTY COVER
The heavy duty cover is threaded internally to
mate with the access fitting body. The heavy
construction of the cover provides protection from Heavy Duty Steel Cover
mechanical damage to the access fitting Acme (without hole)
threads. Heavy duty covers are available in both
steel and molded glass-filled neoprene. The glass- HEAVY DUTY PRESSURE CONTAINING COVER
filled neoprene cover withstands extreme atmospheric Pressure-containing covers come equipped with
conditions, is resistant to all hydrocarbons, has a a bleed valve and/or pressure gauge. They are
coefficient of expansion similar to steel, and has an designed as a secondary safety containment in the
operating temperature range from -40 NF (-40 NC) to event that a seal in the fitting should develop a leak.
250 NF (121 NC). The gauge indicates the presence of any pressure
build-up, which the valve can be used to purge prior
to removing the cover.

Heavy Duty Neoprene Cover

Heavy Duty Steel Pressure
Cover with Bleed Valve
(Without hole)
DUST COVER
Dust covers are available in both aluminum and
stainless steel. These covers slip over the Acme
threads and protect the access fitting from dust and
dirt. The stainless steel cover provides more
protection from mechanical damage than the
aluminum cover.
 PROTECTIVE COVERS
D ESCRIPTION P ART N UMBER M ATERIAL H EIGHT D IA W EIGHT

Heavy Duty Protective Cover 3.75 “ 3.5 “ 3 lb 11 oz.

10598 1020 CS (95 mm) (89 mm) (1672 g)
W ithout Hole

Heavy Duty Protective Cover W ith 2.25 “ 3.5 “ 2 lb 2 oz.

10599 1020 CS (57 mm) (89 mm) (964 g)
Hole

Heavy Duty Protective Cover W ith 5.00 " 3.5 “ 9 lb 3 oz.

10600 1020 CS (127 mm) (89 mm) (4190 g)
Bleed Valve

Stainless Steel Dust Cover 3.75 “ 3.25 “ 5 oz.

10601 316 SS (95 mm) (83 mm) (142 g)
W ithout Hole

Stainless Steel Dust Cover W ith 3.75 “ 3.25 “ 4.5 oz.

10606 316 SS (95 mm) (83 mm) (128 g)
Hole

Aluminum Dust Cover W ithout 3.75 “ 3.25 “ 2.8 oz.

10603 Aluminum (95 mm) (83 mm) (79 g)
Hole
3.75 “ 3.25 “ 2.7 oz.
Aluminum Dust Cover W ith Hole 10604 Aluminum (95 mm) (83 mm) (77 g)

Heavy Duty Protective Cover Glass-Filled 4.00 “ 3.75 “ 10 oz.

10602 (102 mm) (95 mm) (284 g)
W ithout Hole Neoprene

Heavy Duty Protective Cover Glass-Filled 2.25 “ 3.75 “ 7 oz.

11687 (57 mm) (95 mm) (198 g)
W ithout Hole Neoprene

Heavy Duty Protective Cover 3.75 “ 3.5 “ 3 lb 11 oz.

21024 316 SS (95 mm) (89 mm) (1672 g)
W ithout Hole

Heavy Duty Protective Cover W ith 2.25 “ 3.5 “ 2 lb 2 oz.

21043 316 SS (57 mm) (89 mm) (964 g)
Hole

Heavy Duty Protective Cover Duplex UNS 3.75 “ 3.5 “ 3 lb 11 oz.

21041 (95 mm) (89 mm) (1672 g)
W ithout Hole S31803

Heavy Duty Protective Cover Inconel 625 3.75 “ 3.5 “ 3 lb 11 oz.

21049 (95 mm) (89 mm) (1672 g)
W ithout Hole N06625

Dust Cover Heavy Duty Cover

(with/without hole) (with hole)
Stainless Steel or Aluminum Steel or Neoprene