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Product Overview

The Orange Drain Plug for Spills is a 6-inch diameter polyurethane plug with a removable eyebolt, designed for sealing larger floor drains during spill containment and hazardous material response. Manufactured by UltraTech, this 8 lb safety orange plug creates a heavy-duty, watertight seal in 6-inch round floor drains found in heavy industrial plants, chemical processing facilities, and large warehouse operations. The removable eyebolt enables ergonomic handling with hooks or retrieval tools, which is especially valuable given the plug's substantial weight. High-visibility safety orange coloring ensures the plugged drain is immediately noticeable to all personnel in the area.

Technical Specifications

SKU A2117-PLUG6U
Diameter 6 inches
Material Polyurethane with removable eyebolt
Color Safety Orange
Weight 8 lbs
Manufacturer UltraTech
Quantity 1 Plug
Application Floor drain spill containment
Compliance EPA stormwater regulations
Shipping Ships free to lower 48 states

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Feature Storm Drain Cover Seal Deluxe Drain Cover Drain Filter Insert Floor Drain PlugThis Product Pipe Sock Trench Drain Boom
Best For Blocking storm drain inlets during spills Heavy-duty drain sealing with vehicle traffic Filtering oil & sediment from stormwater Sealing indoor floor drains during spills Filtering oil from outfall pipe discharge Absorbing oil from trench drain channels
Protection Type Complete drain blockage — watertight seal Complete drain blockage — heavy-duty seal Oil absorption + sediment filtration Complete drain blockage — expandable seal Oil absorption at pipe outlet Passive oil absorption in channel
Installation Place over drain — no tools needed Place over drain — no tools needed Drop into catch basin frame — under 60 sec Press into drain opening — expands to fit Slide over pipe + cinch drawstring Place in channel — secure with rebar
Drain Location Outdoor storm drain inlets Outdoor storm drain inlets Outdoor catch basins Indoor floor drains Outfall discharge pipes Trench & channel drains
Vehicle Traffic Rated No vehicle traffic No vehicle traffic N/A — sits below grate N/A — sits inside drain N/A — attaches to pipe N/A — sits in channel
Reusable ✓ Yes — clean & redeploy ✓ Yes — clean & redeploy Replace media when saturated ✓ Hundreds of deployments Replace when saturated Replace when saturated
Regulatory Support CWA, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC CWA, NPDES, SWPPP, SPCC NPDES, SWPPP, CGP, MS4 BMPs SPCC, NPDES, SWPPP NPDES, SWPPP, CWA BMPs NPDES, SWPPP, CWA BMPs
Available Sizes 12″–54″ round & square 18″–48″ round 48×36 & 60×60 inserts 2″–12″ diameter 8″, 12″, 16″ diameter 3″ dia × 8 ft long
Free Shipping ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US ✓ FREE to Continental US
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Regulatory Compliance & Standards

This product supports compliance with the following regulations:

Helps Meet EPA Supports Environmental Protection Agency spill response requirements
SPCC Plan Support Supports Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure requirements (40 CFR 112)
NPDES Support Supports National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System compliance

Expert Insights

At 8 lbs, the 6-inch orange drain plug provides substantial weight for maintaining seal integrity under moderate fluid pressure conditions in larger drains. The eyebolt becomes increasingly important at this size, as the plug's weight makes bare-hand insertion and removal more physically demanding. Facilities with 6-inch drains typically handle higher-volume fluid operations and face greater environmental liability if spills reach the stormwater system, making reliable drain plugs a regulatory and financial necessity. The UltraTech orange line offers sizes up to 12 inches, providing coverage for the largest industrial floor drains that the yellow plug line does not address.
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Orange Drain Plug for Spills 6-In. Dia. 1/Plug | Floor Drain Plug for Spill Response

Why Floor Drain Plugs Are Essential

Indoor floor drains connected to the sanitary sewer or storm system are a primary pathway for spilled chemicals and petroleum to leave a facility. SPCC plans and OSHA spill response procedures require the ability to seal floor drains during spill events to prevent pollutant discharge. Floor drain plugs deliver instant, tool-free drain sealing that meets regulatory requirements for indoor spill containment.

Who Buys Floor Drain Plugs

EHS managers, spill response teams, facility maintenance supervisors, safety coordinators, and procurement teams at manufacturing plants, chemical processing facilities, automotive shops, fleet maintenance operations, food processing plants, and any industrial facility with floor drain connections to the sewer system.

Purchased by EHS managers, spill response coordinators, facility maintenance supervisors, and safety directors. All products backed by AbsorbentsOnline’s 40+ years of industrial safety expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Orange Drain Plug for Spills 6-In. Dia. 1/Plug

What size drain does the 6-inch orange plug fit?

It fits standard 6-inch diameter round floor drains in heavy industrial facilities.

Why is the eyebolt important on the 6-inch plug?

At 8 lbs, the eyebolt enables tool-assisted handling without heavy lifting or bending.

How does this compare to the yellow 6-inch plug?

The orange plug adds a removable eyebolt and is made by UltraTech vs. PSI Urethanes.

Can I use this for chemical spill containment?

Yes, polyurethane resists oils, fuels, solvents, acids, and caustic solutions.

Are larger orange drain plugs available?

Yes, UltraTech orange plugs are available in 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch sizes.

Why Customers Choose AbsorbentsOnline

Facilities, field crews and government buyers have ordered from us since 1985.

Cross-Reference Guide

The Orange 6-Inch Drain Plug (A2117-PLUG6U) by UltraTech cross-references with these common industry part numbers and equivalents.

  • UltraTech 2117
  • UltraTech PLUG6U
  • 6-inch polyurethane floor drain plug with eyebolt
  • Compatible with most 6-inch round floor drain openings

Verify drain diameter before ordering. For larger drains, see the 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch orange drain plugs. For a multi-size starter kit, see the Orange Drain Plug Kit.