Line Stopping: So How Much Do You Know about It

Nov 24
08:05

2011

Jacob Watson

Jacob Watson

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So, have you heard the term, ‘Line Stopping’? If not, I am going to tell you a whole lot about this. But I promise, it’s only interesting things here. No dull words!

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Line Stopping/Stopping is a great method wherein the engineers form a temporary isolation in a live main. It’s a fantastic option to go for when freezing and/or a total shutdown is not possible. Just imagine the loss a manufacturing plant would have to borne if it has to opt for a total shutdown. Thus,Line Stopping: So How Much Do You Know about It Articles Line Stopping comes as a great option.

Herein a bypass can be installed so that the flow can be maintained. This saves the plant/business from resorting to major disruption to services. One more thing – Line Stopping can be done on almost all common pipeline materials, including Steel, Stainless Steels, Iron, Cast Iron, and many more. The only thing that you need to ensure is hiring a professional service provider. You can Google it for this. Just type your query in the search-engine (did I tell you that Google is my favorite?) and press ENTER. Your eyes will witness numerous service providers of Line Stopping. Now, compare these service providers and say Hello to the most-suitable one. With hundreds of companies out there in the market, it’s easy to find an ideal service provider for your needs.  

Benefits when you opt for Line Stopping:

  • No drain down or back filling time
  • Suited for almost all common pipeline materials
  • No need to go for total shutdown
  • Little or no loss of harmful liquids or gases
  • Can be applied to a large range of liquids, gasses, and compressed  air

The list of benefits simply goes on and on and on. Now, if you are facing a pipeline trouble, call an experienced service provider. Ask people in your business fraternity. Search online. Zero-in on 3-4 of them. Compare these 3-4 service providers and choose with care. Make sure you choose an established, professional Line Stopping services provider.

Besides Line Stopping, there are other trouble-shooting methods, such as Pipe Freezing, Hot Tapping, and Shrink Fitting. Your service provider will apply the most-suitable method, depending upon the things in question.

Allied Pipe freezing is a leading Hot Tapping and Line Stopping services provider in the UK. Operating from our offices in the North West of England, we offer our experience and expertise throughout the United Kingdom. 

Visit our website for more information on Line Stopping and Hot Tapping.