Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Shrink Fitting – For Reducing Mechanical Damage and Stress


Shrink Fitting
Have you heard about Shrink Fitting? Well, it is actually a wonderful method and applied when interference fit is needed. There are many Shrink Fitting service providers in the market. So you can choose an ideal one for your specific requirements. Here are some of the benefits that Shrink Fitting provides:

  • There are little or no distortions on the effected parts
  • This is a wonderful and very effective method
  • Results in reduction of costs
  • There is a convenience of on-site or off-site service
  • This method can provide a precision fit

Besides Shrink Fitting, there are some very popular methods, which are Pipefreezing, Hot Tapping or Under Pressure Drilling, and Line Stopping. There are a number of companies out there which provide these services at competitive rates.  So, you stand a good chance to get these services at a very good price. Now, what are you waiting for now?

Go ahead and select a trusted provider of Shrink Fitting services. Make sure you do a detailed research before selecting a particular service provider. Today, when Internet is available to almost all, it is easy to find a well-reputed service provider. However make sure that you don’t opt for a newcomer in the industry. You may find yourself paying more for a below-average service, so always hire the services of well-experienced service provider. This ensures that you get quality services in exchange of your hard-earned money. 

Friday, August 12, 2011

With Line Stopping, There is Simply No Need for a Shutdown


Line Stopping is a life-saver in many cases. So, when the technician tells you that neither a Pipe freezing is possible nor a complete shutdown, you know, you still have an option with you. And that option is Line Stopping.

Line Stopping is a beautiful way of extending and/or modifying a pressurized system, and there is no need for a shutdown. A bypass is installed in order to maintain flow. No major disruptions to services! What more, Line Stopping can be performed on almost all types of pipeline materials, including Stainless Steel, Plastics, Cement Asbestos, Steel, and Cast Iron.

So, there is simply no need for a complete shutdown. There are n numbers of companies in the market which provide Line Stopping services. So, you can easily pick one for your needs. However, the real beauty lies in selecting a trusted company. Now, I mean, you should talk to a company which knows its business and has been around for a long time. With an experienced service provider, you get a wonderful service and that too, at a wonderful price. So, spare some time for doing market research, ask your known-ones for some good references, and then, call for the best ones.

Friday, August 5, 2011

It’s Only About Pipe Freezing


Pipe freezing is a superb technique, used for the maintenance of all types of liquid storage, process and transfer plant. It is used in a variety of applications across industries. So, whether it is a small domestic water pipe or a huge oil pipeline, Pipe freezing is the idea solution. Now, let’s see, what exactly is done under Pipe freezing.

Pipe freezing is a technology which is used to stop the flow of liquids in a pipe in constant operation. This way, the technician can do the repairs and installation without any need to restore for repairs and installation. There is even no need to drain the entire piping systems. Experts use Liquid Nitrogen for the purpose. Pipe freezing is truly a time and money saving method. With this wonderful technique, you need not to drain the system. This works in all types of situations and is economical as well.

There are many Pipe freezing service providers in the market. Search online for the regional service providers and ask them to provide you with competitive quotes. Take your time. Compare and choose the best one for your business needs. Besides all this, you should also consult your known-ones (who may have been using similar services) for some good recommendations.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The process of Pipeline Isolation

Pipeline isolation or Pipe freezing is a non-obtrusive, controlled method of isolating a small section of pipe, by solidifying the pipe contents to form a secure ice plug which in turn contains the liquid flow whilst a modification process is carried out. The main advantage of pipeline isolation is that a 'break-in' can be done without incurring the costs and down-time of a complete system drain down.

During the process, a jacket is fitted around the pipeline on either one or both sides of the work section and liquid nitrogen is inserted into the jacket to freeze the contents of the pipe. Liquid Nitrogen has a temperature of -196°C, and is utilized during the course of operations by continuous evaporation, which takes place within the jacket in three ways:
  •  Heat is absorbed from the pipe and its' contents, as it cools from ambient temperature to liquid nitrogen temperature.
  • By absorption of heat from within the jacket, and in natural evaporation through exposure to natural air.
  • In managing the plug in its frozen form, while replacement, maintenance or repair work takes place.
Once the ice plus is placed, the inactive side can be drained, this enabling obtrusive pipe work repairs or modifications to be carried out.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

The importance of hot tapping services

With a huge number of industries including hot tapping procedures worldwide, there are great number of companies providing both hot tapping and line stopping services. In general, there are accidents that result from mishandled hot tapping procedures or faulty equipments. To get the required outcome, it is very important to hire trained and experienced personnel, reliable equipment, and parts particularly designed to meet the needs of the line.

As every industry is different in itself, so the parts and equipments need to be modified according to the needs of the industry. There are numerous companies that provide fully customized hot tapping and line stopping parts and equipment specific to a particular industry. If you have a regular supplier, ask him to provide good quality parts and equipments for smooth processes.

Some materials are harder to tap into than others, and the machine used must be appropriate for the material. The machine must drill the hole, insert the valve, and then retract the bit; all while ensuring the integrity of the line. A machine incapable of doing this is an open invitation to accident.

Another most important thing to consider is to hire trained personnel having thorough knowledge of hot tapping (or Stopple) and line stopping procedures. Moreover, they must know the working of high pressure systems.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Hot tapping services – The best way to add an intersection into a running pipe


Many people think of hot tap services as pressure tapping. It is generally the process of adding an intersection into an existing pipe without restricting the flow of any gases of liquids in the pipe. This process is carried out very carefully as a small error can lead to serious complications. 

In the conventional method of adding an intersection, one needs to shut down the entire pipeline. However in case of hot tapping services, you don’t need to stop the services as it works even if line in active. As a result, the downtime brings down to zero. The pilot process can continue in other parts of the processes without interrupting the flow of the crucial chemicals stored in the pipes. 

There is only one drawback of hot tapping services that the pressure within the pipes must be of 15,000 PSI. This is acceptable for pipes that are four inches in diameter and pipes that are four feet in diameter, as long as the pressure is below than the maximum limit then a hot tapping clamp will be used.    

According to experts, hot tap connection and services are not meant for huge industrial applications. One important thing not to forget is that never try to do it yourself. Always seek the help of a professional to carry out this task.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Hot tapping and line stopping services

With a large number of industries adopting hot tapping procedures worldwide, there are large number of companies offering both hot tapping and line stopping services. As usual, there are accidents that result from mishandled hot tapping procedures or faulty equipments. To get the desired outcome, it is important to employ trained and experienced personnel, reliable equipment, and parts specifically designed to meet the needs of the line.

As every industry is unique in itself, so the parts and equipments need to be customized according to the needs of the industry. There are many companies that provide fully customized hot tapping and line stopping parts and equipment specific to a particular industry. If you have a regular supplier, ask him to provide good quality parts and equipments for unhindered processes.

Some materials are harder to tap into than others, and the machine used must be appropriate for the material. The machine must drill the hole, insert the valve, and then retract the bit; all while ensuring the integrity of the line. A machine incapable of doing this is an open invitation to misfortune.

Another most important thing is to hire personnel having thorough knowledge of hot tapping and line stopping procedures. Additionally, they must know the working of high pressure systems.