Pipe Stoppers

pipe plugs


Underground inflatable pipe plugs are specialized, heavy-duty expandable bladders used to temporarily or permanently block, seal, or isolate subterranean passages. They function like inflatable rugby/soccer balls that expand to EXACT SIZE Inner Dimensions to fit perfectly to the walls of pipes OR tunnels.


What They Are Used For (Applications)

These plugs serve critical safety, environmental, and structural functions across municipal infrastructure, civil engineering, and mining operations.


  • Pipeline Maintenance and Repair: They isolate specific sections of an underground pipe so workers can clean, weld, or repair it without shutting down the entire network. 
  • Leak and Pressure Testing: Plugs seal off a section of the pipeline to carry out standardized air or water pressure tests to detect cracks or joint failures. 
  • Flow Diversion (Bypassing): Specialized plugs feature an integrated hollow centre (bypass), allowing wastewater to be safely pumped or diverted through the plug while the surrounding pipe structure is worked on. 

Pipe Plugs are used for Sewer, Water, and Industrial Pipelines.

Inflatable Innovations offers a customized and bespoke pontoon for inflatable shaft and pipe plugs 

We use heavy duty German inflatable boat fabric to manufacture the plugs

All seams are either hot-air thermo-welded or Radio Frequency electrically welded

The inflatable cylinders have multiple webbing slings to attach the salvage

Tethering anchors are fitted as per directives of the customer)

Lifting Bags are crated and will be delivered to any physical address in Gauteng – South Africa