Caplugs LLC
Fasteners
Company Overview and Expertise
Caplugs has been a trusted leader in product protection, masking, and custom molding solutions for over 75 years. With three U.S. manufacturing facilities and a global network, the company specializes in onshoring plastic components and providing expert solutions across various industries. Caplugs operates with certified quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949, and maintains a Class 8 clean room for medical applications, ensuring high standards in all operations. The company's portfolio includes Polykap, Safeplast, and Tri-Star Protectors, underscoring its comprehensive market presence.
Diverse Product and Service Offerings
Caplugs offers an extensive catalog of protective parts, including tubing, netting, containers, and a wide array of thread protectors. Their masking solutions encompass caps, plugs, tapes, die-cuts, and hooks, featuring high-temperature materials like Ultrabake'™ silicone, capable of withstanding up to 600°F (315°C). The company is a key provider of hose protection through its Safeplast and Pig's Tail brands, offering spiral wraps with resistance to chemicals, UV, and static, with temperature ratings from -60°F to 280°F. Specialized protection is available for pipes, valves, flanges, and electronic components, including static dissipative and conductive options.
Custom Molding and Industry Solutions
A core strength of Caplugs lies in its custom molding capabilities, supported by the industry's largest in-house team of design engineers and advanced tool fabrication. They utilize six different molding processes—injection molding, dip molding, extrusion, rubber molding, and die-cutting—to meet precise cost, performance, and production requirements. This expertise extends to tailored solutions for critical sectors such as automotive (IATF 16949 certified), aerospace and defense (meeting MIL/NAS specifications), medical devices (partnering with top manufacturers), electronics, and hydraulics. Caplugs provides rapid prototyping, 3D modeling, and secondary finishing options, ensuring bespoke solutions from concept to full production.
