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Pipeline Proving and Gauging Services

Pipeline proving is essential for pipelines with no previous pigging history, or when there are doubts as to the internal pipeline condition. The purpose of proving is to simply confirm whether or not a pig can traverse the pipeline from the launcher to the receiver.

Pipeline gauging detects any internal restrictions and gives indicative results as to whether the pipeline is geometrically suitable for the progression to more aggressive cleaning pigs. Gauging is achieved by fitting a pig with an aluminium plate, sized to approximately 90% of internal pipeline diameter.

 Flexi-Cupped Gauging Pig
Gauge Plate prior to pig run Severe damage to gauge plate and pig
Polly (Foam) Gauging Pig Bi-Directional Gauging Pig Bi-Directional Gauging Pig in Receiver