Hot Tapping & Line Stopping

Hot tapping and line stopping are critical methods for performing maintenance, repairs, and replacements on live pipelines without causing the stress and expense associated with unscheduled shutdowns.

At Rice Pipe Integrity, we provide top-tier hot tap and line stop fittings from Plidco and Weldfit, trusted suppliers for Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream applications.

  Advantages of Hot Tapping and Line Stopping

• Rice Pipe Integrity leverages decades of experience across Canada to deliver unique benefits in hot tapping and line stopping, ensuring seamless operations in high or low-pressure lines.
  
  1. Extruded Weldable Solutions:
     • Minimized Spatial Requirements: Our weldable fittings are extruded, which reduces the spatial requirements compared to manufactured fittings.
     • Reduced Failure Points: Extrusion minimizes potential areas of failure, enhancing reliability and safety.

  2. No-Weld Solutions:
     • Plidco’s Bolt-On Solution: Ideal for environments where welding is hazardous or company policies mandate the reuse of hot tapping saddles.
     • Enhanced Safety: No-weld solutions reduce the risks associated with welding in sensitive or dangerous environments.

  3. Ultra-High-Pressure Situations:
     • High-Pressure Capabilities: Our solutions excel in isolating problems in ultra-high-pressure situations, keeping your plant operational.
     • Continuous Operations: Maintain productivity and avoid costly downtime, even in high-pressure environments.

  4. Shutting Down Illegal Taps:
     • Innovative Enclosures: We offer unique enclosures specifically designed to close off illegal taps, ensuring pipeline integrity and security.

  5. Constrained Spaces:
     • Plidco Shear+Plugs: These are practical solutions for scenarios where space restrictions limit options, providing reliable line-stopping capabilities.

  6. Metal-to-Metal Line-Stopping Success:
     • Positive Seals: Plidco Shear+Plugs offer a positive metal-to-metal seal against high-pressure, high-temperature steam, and other fluids, ensuring effective line stoppage.

  7. Custom Solutions:
     • Tailored Fittings: If you need unconventional fittings or products that meet specific Carbon Equivalency (CE) requirements, we collaborate with suppliers and our manufacturing team to customize the ideal solution.

The Rice Pipe Integrity Advantage

• Choosing Rice Pipe Integrity for your hot tapping and line stopping needs means benefiting from our extensive experience, innovative solutions, and commitment to quality. Our products are designed to meet the highest industry standards, ensuring your operations remain uninterrupted and efficient.
  • Trusted Suppliers: We partner with Plidco and Weldfit, renowned for their reliability and performance in pipeline applications.
  • Comprehensive Solutions: From extruded weldable fittings to no-weld solutions and ultra-high-pressure capabilities, we offer a full spectrum of options.
  • Expertise and Customization: Our team is ready to provide tailored solutions that address your unique challenges, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Contact Us

• For more information on how our hot tapping and line stopping solutions can benefit your operations, contact Rice Pipe Integrity today.
• Our experts are prepared to help you find the most effective and reliable solutions for your specific needs.
• In the demanding world of pipeline maintenance and repair, Rice Pipe Integrity stands out by offering advanced hot tapping and line stopping solutions that keep your operations running smoothly without the need for unscheduled shutdowns.
• Trust us to provide the innovative, reliable, and customized solutions that meet your highest standards.
• Contact Rice Pipe Integrity today to learn more about our exceptional offerings and how we can support your pipeline integrity needs.