Hot/Cold Tapping

Stork Cooperheat's wide range of hot tapping equipment covers the various sizes of pipes commonly found in industry. Generally hot taps can be carried out at pressures up to 350 psi and temperature of 550°C. While interventions are usually performed on operational plant, cold taps are occasionally called for. The advantage of cold tapping being the absence of pressure and temperature.

Hot tapping is the ideal solution for plant modification and expansion projects where tie-ins to existing lines can be safely made without line isolation and unit shutdown.

As all the hot tapping machines are driven by air or hydraulic powered motors they can be used in hazardous environments. No tapping operation can be carried out until the pipeline fittings have been welded or bolted to the existing line where the hot tap is to take place. Finally the tap is usually made through a suitable gate or ball valve that has been pressure tested prior to the commencing of the tapping operation.

The goal is to provide the best possible service to our Client using experienced technicians, approved procedures, tested and proven equipment.