Friday, November 9, 2012

Hot Tapping- A Specialized Technique for the Pipes

Hot Tapping is a specialized procedure where a branch connection is offered to the live pipe that is under operation. When the method of Hot Tapping or Line Stopping is used then there is no requirement for the work to be stopped. The work can function in a smooth manner without the need to stop the work in between.

A short section of pipe is used where an isolating valve is welded to the short section of the pipe. Once the process of fitting is over then the pipe is drilled through the valve. After the process of drilling the valve is closed and then the equipment too is removed.

The main advantage of Hot Tapping and Line Stopping is that it takes very less time and there is no delay in work too. This ensures that the business is done in an efficient manner. So make effective utilization of these services so that the pipes can function in a better way.

This process can be used in all types of pipes like iron, steel, stainless steel, concrete and plastic. These pipes carry liquids or different forms of gases at high temperatures and under pressure. So when this method is used then the work can be carried out in an efficient manner.

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