Hot Tapping

Install Additional Lines Under Pressure Without Interrupting the Service

Hot Tapping requires a tapping machine, a full-port valve and a pressure-contained fitting or split tee attached (usually welded) to the existing pressurized system. This is also referred as wet tapping.

Hot Tapping is performed utilizing a cutting machine designed and built for this industry. This process helps to accelerate a projects schedule by avoiding the draining of costly fluids and/or gases. We can perform taps on systems from vacuum to 2000 PSI and from cryogenic to 1500 degrees F. This service can be performed on most pipes and tanks.

Typical Service Application

• Pipeline Construction Tie-ins
• By-Pass Systems
• Valve Installation
• Thermowell Coupling Installation
• Flow Meter Installation
• Gauge Installation
• Vessel Tie-Ins

Pipe Applications Include:

• Cast & Ductile Iron
• Carbon Steel
• Black Iron
• Stainless Steel
• Copper
• Brass
• Aluminum
• Transite