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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