Rather than performing costly welding or installing ball plugs with excessive installation forces, you can use expansion plugs to seal cross-drilled holes and machined passageways in metal manifolds. With a guaranteed helium leak-tight seal, you do not need O-rings or other sealants that may degrade over time.
As the original inventor of expansion plug technology and with hundreds of millions proven in service in every conceivable environment, trust The Lee Company to provide the right solutions for your application.
View Lee expansion plugs in a variety of sizes, materials, and configurations for a wide range of end uses.
When you need to seal machined passageways that require removable and reusable access for maintenance or repair, Axial Force Only (AFO®) Plugs provide a leak-tight seal that can accommodate high pressure and high-temperature manifold applications.
The plugs have a simple threaded installation, guarantee a helium leak-tight metal-to-metal seal, and are capable of burst pressures up to 56,000 psi and temperatures up to 600°F.
View our line of AFO plugs in a variety of materials, diameters, and maximum proof pressure.
Do you need to control expansion for your thin-wall conditions or brittle materials? Our tapered expansion plugs are designed to guarantee helium leak-tight seals without the need for O-rings or sealants that degrade over time. Designed for high-volume applications, they are optimized for automated installation and have been field-proven in automotive, industrial, and medical applications.
View our plug solutions for sealing holes in metal castings or hard plastic manifolds in a variety of diameters.
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Partner with The Lee Company and get much more than just a supplier of top-quality fluid control products. Our reliable technical support team is available every step of the way to help you find solutions, maximize productivity, and drive efficiency across your operations. Check out these sealing solutions to learn more.
Over 100 million Lee Plugs have been used on aircraft, missiles, spacecraft, and other sophisticated hydraulic systems requiring a permanent leak-tight seal.
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