Hot Tapping & Line Stopping
Line stopping involves temporarily closing a section of the pipeline, which permits maintenance or repairs without draining the entire system, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Overview
Hot tapping and line stopping are essential procedures that allow for repair, and modifications on live pipelines without stopping or interrupting the flow. Similar to a bypass surgery, these techniques also require safety and precision and ensuring a leak-free environment.
Whether you are inserting a temperature probe or replacing a rusted pipe section or connecting a new pipeline, every detail matter from the position of the tap to the temperature and pressure of the medium. For such crucial tasks, relying on a well-engineered equipment and expertise is most beneficial. Choose Tritorc for excellent expertise in maintaining productivity with safety assurance.
Features:
No Downtime: Work on pipelines without stopping operations.
Versatile Use: Ideal for various industries like oil & gas and petrochemicals.
High-Pressure Safe: Safely handles high-pressure pipelines. Spark free execution.
Flexible Angles: Fits in need at different tapping angles.
Leak Control: Efficiently stops leaks with hydraulic stopples and inflatable bags.
Benefits:
Continuous Operations: No shutdowns, continuous flow.
Cost-Efficient: Saves both time and money.
Safety First: Follows Strict safety procedures to minimize accidents.
Leak Prevention: Protects against environmental risks.
Reliable Service: Trustworthy and skilled execution.
Technical Specification:
| Parameters | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Pipe Diameter | 50.8 mm | 2 Inch |
| Maximum Pipe Diameter | 1524 mm | 60 Inch |
| Materials Covered | Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel and Inconel | |
| Drive Types of Hot Tapping Machines | Manual, pneumatic and hydraulic. | |
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FAQ’s
Depending upon the Header to branch ratio and pipe material, we provide Mechanical bolted, Weld-olet, Reinforcement Pad and Full Encirclement Split tee