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Pigtek Ltd products

Pigtek - Advanced Bypass Pig for Pipeline Cleaning and Debris Flushing

The Pigtek Advanced Bypass Pig is a specialized pipeline cleaning device designed for challenging conditions such as un-pigged pipelines or pipelines with significant debris. It can be configured as a Cup Pig with pig cups or a Bi-Di Pig with seal and guide discs. The pig features internal bypass valves that open at specific pressures, allowing the pig to continue operation even when encountering debris or restrictions. The bypass valves enable a 360-degree jetting action to flush debris, preventing complete pipeline blockages. This system ensures continuous product flow and allows for easy location and removal of stuck pigs. The Advanced Bypass Pig is suitable for pipelines ranging from 4 to 56 inches in diameter, making it an adaptable solution for various pipeline maintenance needs.

Pigtek - Acoustic Geophone Pig Tracking Equipment

Pigtek Acoustic Geophone Pig Tracking Equipment is designed for monitoring pigs as they traverse pipelines. The system uses sensors to detect vibrations caused by the pig encountering internal features such as weld beads and valves. These low energy pulses are amplified and converted into an audio signal that can be heard through headphones or loudspeakers. Sensor placement can be above ground or directly on exposed pipework, with a cable connecting the sensor to the monitoring unit. Volume and sensitivity can be adjusted to suit operating conditions, and under optimal conditions, the equipment can detect pigs up to 10 km away. Powered by four PP3 batteries, this portable system enables operators to monitor pig movement and estimate velocity based on the timing between weld encounters. The Acoustic Geophone Pig Tracking Equipment complements other tracking systems such as Above Ground Magnetic Pig Tracking Equipment and Electronic Pig Monitoring Equipment. Accurate pig tracking is crucial for pipeline operations including cleaning, inspecting, and clearance, ensuring reliable and safe pipeline management.

Pigtek - Brush Cleaning Pigs for Pipeline Maintenance

Brush Cleaning Pigs from Pigtek are designed for the efficient removal of debris from internal pipeline walls. These cleaning tools are suitable for gas and oil pipelines, effectively tackling deposits such as black powder, wax, sand, and sludge. The bidirectional design integrates polyurethane guide and seal discs, which not only centralize the pig within the pipeline but also provide a robust cleaning action. The sealing discs ensure a tight seal, empowering the pig to traverse effectively through the pipeline. Brush Cleaning Pigs are vital for routine maintenance and can significantly enhance pipeline cleanliness, facilitating higher standards for pipeline inspection and data quality. Available in various configurations, including circular, block, and pencil-type brushes, these pigs ensure comprehensive cleaning coverage. The adaptable design allows fitting of brush spacers to restore cleaning efficiency as brushes wear out. Pigtek provides these heavy-duty cleaning solutions along with exceptional technical support to optimize pipeline operations and maintenance.

Pigtek - Desalination Technology and Sea Water Intake Pipe Cleaning Pig

Desalination technology is crucial for areas with insufficient freshwater supplies, providing a method to convert seawater into potable water. Seawater intake pipelines transport raw water to desalination plants where minerals are removed. These pipelines, typically made from HDPE with GRP and reinforced concrete segments, are prone to marine growth, such as barnacles and mussels, that can reduce water flow and affect plant performance. Pipeline pigging is a method to clean these pipelines, ensuring unobstructed water flow. Pigtek's desalination pipeline cleaning pigs are designed to operate as Bi-Directional (Bi-Di) pigs, featuring a stainless steel mandrel body with replaceable polyurethane guide and seal discs for effective scraping and sealing. Unlike segmented discs, these solid-piece discs maintain cleaning efficiency. Pigtek's pigs can handle pipelines up to 2,600mm in diameter and include features for enhanced handling and operation, such as certified lifting points and steel storage frames. Pigtek also offers design consultation for desalination systems, insertion, launching, and recovery of pigs, providing procedures and on-site training for optimum use.

Pigtek - De-Waxing Pigs for Pipeline Maintenance

Pigtek Ltd. specializes in providing de-waxing pigs designed to remove soft to medium wax build-up from crude oil pipelines. These pigs improve pipeline efficiency by clearing wax deposits that reduce bore size and increase friction, causing turbulent flow and higher transportation costs. Pigtek's de-waxing pigs feature specially molded discs available in various diameters, profiles, and hardness levels to match different types of wax and pipeline conditions. For enhanced cleaning efficiency, brushes can also be integrated. An essential aspect of de-waxing pigs is the bypass mechanism, which ensures that loosened wax is flushed ahead during cleaning operations. Bypass options include fixed ports opened prior to insertion or variable bypass valves incorporated into the pig body. For removing hard wax and asphaltenes, Pigtek offers more aggressive solutions like the Hard Deposit Removal (HDR) Pin Pig and the Heavy Duty Brush Cleaning Pig. With a toolkit of specialized cleaning pigs, Pigtek remains at the forefront of pigging technology, offering customized solutions for diverse pipeline maintenance needs.