{"product_id":"high-temp-fme-foam-plugs-heat-rated-debris-exclusion-sponges-to-500-f-safe-t-sponge®","title":"High-Temp FME Foam Plugs — Heat-Rated Debris Exclusion Sponges to 500°F (Safe-T-Sponge®)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKeep debris out when the metal is still hot — rated to 500°F\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-Temp FME foam plugs are built for work the standard sponges can't take.\nA different high-temperature foam composition is fully encased in flame-retardant\nlaminate, giving a continuous rating of \u003cstrong\u003e500°F (260°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e —\nmore than double the 212°F limit of the standard line. That means you can seal\nopenings during and right after hot work, on warm turbines, steam and exhaust\nsystems, and heat-treat operations, without pulling the plug just to wait for\ncooldown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy High-Temp\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500°F (260°C) continuous rating\u003c\/strong\u003e — the only Safe-T-Sponge round good above 212°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-temperature foam core\u003c\/strong\u003e (a different material than the standard sponges), \u003cstrong\u003efully encased in flame-retardant laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e on every face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded spark and abrasion resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e from the sealed flame-retardant skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSame fast FME workflow\u003c\/strong\u003e — compression fit, loop-pull removal, no pump or tools needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-halogen, low-metals construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — documented low-contaminant standard, independent lab testing, lot-number traceability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented design, made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere they're used\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePost-weld FME before full cooldown, steam turbine overhauls, boiler and exhaust\nsystems, heat-treatment work, and any hot piping, tubing, or valve opening where\nForeign Object Damage (FOD) is a risk and temperatures exceed the 212°F limit\nof standard sponges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round plug, high-temp foam core fully encased in flame-retardant laminate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes listed here:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\"–24\" outside diameter (127 mm–610 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500°F (260°C) continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e individually (each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e made to order, about 5 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in U.S.A. · Patented (U.S. Pat. 6,506,014 \/ 6,824,356 \/ 7,533,698)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eUse \u0026amp; care (always follow site FME procedures)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoose a size that seats snugly with compression but still inserts and retracts easily; position the loop below any tooling used afterward and keep it centered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect before, during, and after use; account for and replace any damaged plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVacuum loose debris before retracting the plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRated for high heat, but keep away from direct welding slag, grinding sparks, open flame, and ignition sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid acetone and alcohol-based solvents and oils — they can weaken the laminate bond. Don't soak or immerse. Don't step on or cut the plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAttach a lanyard per your site standards — required for vertical-down applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed 26\"–30\" or a custom high-temp size?\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger High-Temp plugs are\nmade to order — \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/rfq\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll price it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), certificate of compliance, or RFID-tagged\nsponges?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a note to your order or contact us and we'll provide documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"accesssolutions.net","offers":[{"title":"5\" \/ 127 mm","offer_id":45214022270999,"sku":"HT5","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" \/ 152 mm","offer_id":45214022303767,"sku":"HT6","price":194.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8\" \/ 203 mm","offer_id":45214022336535,"sku":"HT8","price":244.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\" \/ 254 mm","offer_id":45214022369303,"sku":"HT10","price":286.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12\" \/ 305 mm","offer_id":45214022402071,"sku":"HT12","price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14\" \/ 356 mm","offer_id":45214022434839,"sku":"HT14","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16\" \/ 406 mm","offer_id":45214022467607,"sku":"HT16","price":382.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18\" \/ 457 mm","offer_id":45214022500375,"sku":"HT18","price":433.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20\" \/ 508 mm","offer_id":45214022533143,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22\" \/ 559 mm","offer_id":45214022565911,"sku":"HT22","price":547.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\" \/ 610 mm","offer_id":45214022598679,"sku":"HT24","price":572.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/5754\/7287\/files\/Hightemp.jpg?v=1781290256","url":"https:\/\/www.accesssolutions.net\/products\/high-temp-fme-foam-plugs-heat-rated-debris-exclusion-sponges-to-500-f-safe-t-sponge%c2%ae","provider":"accesssolutions.net","version":"1.0","type":"link"}