Line Stopping
Hydra-Stopping, also known as line stopping, is a way to stop flow within a pipe.
Line stopping is similar to line tapping, with the addition of flow stopping. Once the hole is cut in the line, the cutter is retracted, removed and replaced with an expansion-type stopping device utilizing a valve, fitting and sealed machine. The stopping device is then inserted through the same hole into the pipe and expanded, effectively stopping the flow of contents at that point.
By cutting a hole in the pipe and inserting a sealing device within the pipe, flow can be stopped. When two Hydra-Stops are done in conjunction, the length of pipe between them is isolated.
Line stopping is performed on all types of piping materials for a variety of process and plant piping and materials such as steam, gas, water, oil, alcohol, waste line, coke gas, etc.
Pipeline Services offers turn-key line stopping and line tapping services for municipal and industrial applications.
Pipe Tapping
Line tapping is establishing a connection to an existing line or pipe. The most common form of line tapping is attaching a line with a T at a 90-degree angle.
The first step in line tapping is installing a fitting onto the line. The fitting is installed, checked for fit, and a valve is attached to the fitting. Next, Pipeline Services' lightweight tapping machine is fitted to the valve. The tapping machine cuts the coupon (the circular piece of the pipe that has been removed by the cutter) from the line. The cutting head and tapping machine are retraced from the fitting, and the valve is closed. The service has been "connected," and fluid will flow through the connection made with the fitting. The cutting head and tapping machine are removed from the valve and the new pipe is connected to the valve. The valve is opened and service is connected to the new section of pipe.
Pipeline Services offers turn-key pipe tapping services as well as a complete line of pipe tapping equipment from the Company's Hydra-Stop product line.
Insta-Valve Plus
The Insta-Valve Plus is a highly reliable, easily inserted, trouble-free valve replacement system. Installation is as easy as 1,2,3. Just install the fitting, make the tap, then install the valve. It really is that simple.
Hydra-Stop's Insta-Valve Plus eliminates many of the problems commonly associated with valve insertion and valve replacement. Complicated planning and coordination can be eliminated.
Once installed, Insta-Valve Plus operates with a standard valve key. This revolutionary valving system works with your existing Hydra-Stop equipment or as a stand-alone system. Insta-Valve Plus can now be easily inserted practically anywhere, giving professionals the control they have long wanted over complicated distribution systems.
Insta-Valve Plus requires only one cut, no reaming, and causes no excessive pipe strength loss. It truly is "the easy-to-install, easy-to-use" insertable valve.
