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Hot Tapping & Linestopping
Hot Tapping (under pressure drilling) enables new branch connections to be made to existing pipework systems without the need to shut down. There is no disruption to critical processes whilst branches are installed.
Hot tapping is a direct alternative to pipefreezing. IPS engineers are able to evaluate your pipework requirements and advise on the most appropriate method to use.
Having made a potential branch connection onto the main either by welding or the use of a mechanical tee, a valve is fitted and the live connection made by means of a specialist drilling machine.
This technique can be used on most pipe materials. IPS can carry out drillings from 6mm to 1800mm. Solutions can be engineered to cope with most temperatures and pressures.
Linestopping can offer a solution where isolation of a pipework system is required but the flow cannot be stopped.
Having carried out a hot tap, the drilling machine is exchanged for a line stop machine, which enables the pipe to be mechanically ‘blocked’.
Single or double line stops can be achieved and a bypass can be incorporated to maintain flow through the system whilst work, e.g. a repair, is carried out.
To discuss your specific requirements please call us now on 0800 037 0377
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