Pipe Freezes are a non-invasive and
non-contaminating pipeline process that allows
you to temporarily freeze and thus isolate a
section of your piping system. Most industrial
and commercial applications involving valve
replacements, system maintenance and
modifications can benefit from the use of Pipe
Freezes. They allow ability to make repairs,
alterations or relocations without a complete
shutdown or drain down of your system.
Pipe Freezing is performed by isolating
the pipeline with a pipe freeze jacket that is
bolted onto the line to be frozen. Liquid
nitrogen is then released into the pipe freeze
jacket, allowing a solid ice plug to form. This
plug is safely maintained and monitored by our
Pipe Freeze Technicians throughout the freezing
process. Once the repairs are complete and the
ice plug thaws, your line is back in operation.
Pipe Freezing can be performed on a
variety of pipeline materials including carbon
and stainless steel, transite (ACP), cast and
ductile iron, aluminum, copper, lead, titanium
and coated or lined pipe in sizes ranging from
½” to 48”. The lines can be vertical,
horizontal, inclined and
out-of-round.
Valve
Insertions for Copper
Pro Tapping can now insert a valve
directly into ½” to 2” copper lines, type L, K
and M while the existing pipeline is live and
under working pressure. Valve insertions
for copper pipe can only be used on pipelines
containing hot water (up to 180 °), cold water
or glycol systems up to 200 PSI and air lines up
to 125 PSI.
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Ultrasonic
Pipe/Tank Wall Thickness
Testing
Corrosion is a problem in closed-loop
pipeline systems for chiller and cooling water
lines. With all the tuberculation in water
systems, a section of pipe can erode and weaken
causing a pipe break. Pro Tapping can
check the wall thickness of a pipe to determine
if a pipe failure is imminent.
Copper
Pipe Crimping
This service has proven to be invaluable
as an “Emergency Shut-Off”. It allows you
to effectively shut-off, hold and restore flow
quickly and easily on copper lines up to
2”.
Concrete
Wall Wet Taps
Pro Tapping can put a wet tap into a
concrete wall when you have water or sewer on
the other side. This can also be done on
concrete containment walls, tanks or
dams.
Cutter,
Pilot and Tapping Machine Repair and
Service
What do you think Pro Tapping is? Much
more than you realize. Yes, we do Hot Taps, Wet
Taps, Line Stops, Pipe Freezing and Valve
Insertions, but we are so much more.
Did
you know we have our own machine shop on-site?
We can recondition and sharpen your cutters and
pilot drills. We can repair and service your
tapping or line stopping equipment whatever the
make or model. This includes repair of air
motors and even electric drive motors for your
tapping and line stopping equipment.
Did
you know that we offer consulting services on
your tapping and line stopping equipment? We can
help you understand your equipment better which
allows for fewer problems and less equipment
down time. We offer such views on maintenance,
care and working knowledge of the equipment. We
can offer this to you at our location or yours
with a video of everything covered.
Want
to know more of what we can offer you? Call our
office for more
information.
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