A. Saddle or weld nozzle installed, valve installed, assembly pressure tested and tapping machine attached.
B. Valve opened, hot tap completed, coupon or cut portion retained by latches on pilot drill. Pressure is contained within the tapping machine.
C. Cutter and coupon retracted and valve closed. Fluid is drained and tapping machine removed. The tapped valve is now ready for the contractors tie-in or IFT line stopping equipment to be inserted.
Typical Tapping Angles: Straight Tap, Angle Tap and Elbo Tap
Adding new connections or tie ins to existing pipelines without interruption of service is our specialty. Capabilities: 1/2" - 96" on water, gas, steam, air and chemicals. Available for any type of pipe with complete turnkey service available. IFT specializes in large diameter connections.
Hot tapping or pressure tapping is the method of making a connection or tie into existing piping or vessels without interruption to the system. Pipeline tapping is also the first procedure in line stopping, where the hole saw is used to make an opening in the pipe, so a line plugging head can be inserted. IFT's hot tapping services include tapping 1/2" to 96" on natural gas, water, sewage, steam, petroleum products, and chemicals.
To get a quote for your Hot/Wet tapping needs with or without a valve, call IFT 1-800-221-3332 or use our free quote form.
The hot tap center image was the first of its kind, a 102" x 42" tap without a leaving a permanent valve. Once the tap was made the Dylan Swedge Valve™ was closed, our Swedge Valve tie in was in place for 4 months until the line was completed. Once new the pipeline was completed the Dylan Bonnet and Gate were removed leaving the a butterfly valve aprox. One mile down stream from the connection.
