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What is seamless steel pipe? A seamless steel pipe is exactly what it sounds like: a pipe without a welded seam or joint. ...
API 5L (B through X80): Engineered for the transmission of oil and gas. These API 5L steel pipes are tested for toughness (Charpy V-Notch) and weldability, ensuring they can withstand the rigors of cross-country pipelines and fluctuating environmental pressures. ...
Plugs are used for temporary blocking, closing gravity pipelines, or for leakage tests of newly constructed pipelines. Correct plug selection in testing and temporary blocking operations is essential for test integrity and safety.1. ...
These defects posed a critical barrier to the decommissioning sequences, specifically, the pipes could not be pressure-tested, pigged, flushed, or plugged until the leaks were resolved. ...
Project Overview The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) boasts extremely rich copper resources, making it one of the world’s largest copper-cobalt resource-rich regions. In 2025, our client in Haut-Katanga Province, DRC, successfully constructed a 150,000-square-meter copper heap leaching pond using EarthShield’s high-quality 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm HDPE geomembranes. Prior to the ...
Along with manufacturing pipe plugs, PlugCo also provides full technical support to ensure their customers succeed in every project. ...
No bending test is required for double strength (XXS) pipes above NPS 1 1/4 [DN 32]. Flatness test: The first step is to test the ductility of the weld. The surface of the weld shall not be cracked or broken until the distance between the two plates is less than two-thirds of the outer diameter of the pipe. ...
In Iraq’s cities, maintaining pipelines is a daily challenge. When sewage, water, oil, or gas systems need repair, time is critical. That’s where PlugCo steps in, providing pipe plug solutions that keep projects moving ...
When testing pipelines, especially using pipe plugs, one word that keeps coming up is “back ...
When it comes to testing and blocking pipes, pipe plugs are super useful tools. But have you ever heard of a bypass connection? ...
If you have ever done pipe sealing or pressure testing with inflatable plugs, you already know that how the plug sits inside the pipe makes a big difference. ...
Here is a practical walk-through of how to conduct a proper air test, whether you are using Method L or Method H outlined in EN1610 Standard. For more details about what these methods refers to check the previously written article: How to Test a Gravity Pipeline with Air According to EN ...
When it comes to sealing, testing, and bypassing flow in pipelines, contractors across the Gulf region turn to PlugCo, a globally trusted manufacturer and supplier of inflatable pipe plugs, test plugs, and pipeline testing equipment. ...
Pipeline testing is essential for verifying the integrity of new or rehabilitated pipelines before they are open to service. In North America, ASTM standards such as ASTM C828, ASTM C924, and ASTM F1417 govern procedures for low-pressure air and hydrostatic ...
As Egypt continues to expand and modernize its infrastructure networks in general and water & wastewater line in specific, high-quality pipeline testing and sealing equipment are a must. PlugCo, a global leader in the manufacturing of inflatable pipe plugs, has become a trusted supplier in Egypt, supporting contractors, engineers, and public utility projects ...
When performing pressure tests on pipelines, whether using air or water, proper connection and control equipment is essential for safety and test accuracy. Two small but critical accessories in PlugCo’s testing system are the Air Test Adaptor and the Air Discharge Adaptor. These adaptors ensure that air is introduced and monitored safely and efficiently, while also allowing trapped air to ...
Pipe plugs and pipe test plugs are essential tools for conducting tightness tests on newly installed or rehabilitated sewer and drain pipelines. The European Standard EN 1610 outlines the correct procedures for these tests to ensure reliability and ...
We often can not afford to shut off flow entirely, especially in live systems. That is where using a pipe test plug with a bypass comes in handy. When combined with a pump and the right setup, it lets us reroute flow safely and keep the job moving without risking backups or ...
If you have ever been responsible for installing gravity sewer or drain pipes, you already know one thing: they absolutely must be airtight. One tiny leak can mean big problems down the road. That is where air testing comes in, and specifically, testing that follows the EN 1610 standard. Air testing is quick, cost-effective, and ...
Pipe Test Plugs, also known as bypass pipe plugs, rubber test plugs, or pneumatic test plugs, are suitable products for leak testing and flow management in pipeline systems. These plugs are made from reinforced rubber and include a bypass connection, allowing them to be used both for sealing ...