OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000147

Pump plug removal and installation tool

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:32.517343Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000147
Categories: Tools & Tooling > Clamping Tools

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ABSTRACT

Plug removal and installation tools and methods of operating such to remove
suction port plugs and discharge port plugs from a fluid end on a pump (e.g.,
hydraulic fracturing positive displacement pump) and to insert new plugs are
disclosed. The plug removal tool includes a reaction bar assembly, a drive
assembly, and a threaded rod assembly. The plug removal tool may be operated
by rotating the drive assembly using a high torque, powered impact tool to
reduce the time, labor, and fatigue associated with manually removing plugs
from a pump using a traditional manually operated plug removal tool. The drive
assembly is rotatable independently of the threaded rod assembly and reaction
bar assembly. Rotation of the drive assembly results in linear movement of the
threaded rod assembly to extend and retract the threaded rod assembly relative
to the drive assembly and reaction bar assembly.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000147
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:32.517343Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000147