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Polyethylene 1/4 NPT Protective Tear Cap For Pipe Threads

Brand Essentra Plastics	Brand Essentra Plastics	Pack Size 1.00	UOM EA	Size 1/4 NPT	Supplier Part Number Y-1/4	Thread Sealant No	Alternate Part Numbers Alternate Part Number C1EJ91, Alternate Part Number MI-08753066, Alternate Part Number MINO-02310X93325	Product Weight 0.01 lbs

Product Questions & Answers 3

Product Questions & Answers

got a bunch of bare 1/4 npt threads sitting around getting dusty. these just go over the end and tear off when you need the pipe right

Question by: Chad M on Feb 10, 2026, 4:31 PM

Pushing these protective closures over 1/4 NPT pipe threads keeps dirt out until you are ready to use the fitting. The polyethylene tear cap style allows for quick removal by pulling the plastic apart when it is time to connect the line.

Answer by: Customer Support on Feb 12, 2026, 2:15 PM

got a 1/4 npt port i’m trying to keep clean in the shop. is this cap the right size?

Question by: Hugh M on Apr 30, 2025, 7:52 PM

For a 1/4 NPT pipe thread, this protective tear cap is the matching size. It is made to cover 1/4 NPT pipe threads to help keep the threads protected.

Answer by: Customer Support on May 2, 2025, 6:29 AM

these come off clean or do they leave residue on the threads when you pull em?

Question by: Cheryl F on Nov 15, 2025, 7:23 AM

Polyethylene caps like these are made to pull away without leaving behind adhesive or residue. The tear-off design means you're not fighting with a tool or worrying about contamination on your pipe threads before assembly. Clean removal is the whole point of using a cap like this over tape or a plug.

Answer by: Customer Support on Nov 17, 2025, 6:35 AM

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