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Getting the right tracking pig for the job

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017

Pigging your pipeline Pigging your pipeline will generally mean that you need to keep track of any pigs or equipment you use along the way. While cleaning and investigating your pipeline may be particularly complex if you aren’t benefitting from pigs that can be tracked and monitored, it is just as important to make sure […]

Why it is important that we trial advanced pipeline pigs

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017

in Blog, Pipeline Pigging

Advanced Pigging Solutions While you may think that pipeline pigs come in just a handful of types and sizes, you may be surprised to learn that there is a genuine need to make sure that even the most advanced of pigging solutions fit and benefit the type of pipelines that they are to be used […]

J Tube Cleaning Pig with Discs and Brushes

The benefits of a magnetic cleaning pig

Wednesday, March 8th, 2017

in Blog, Pipeline Pigging

Cleaning the Pipes Whilst pipelines come in all shapes and sizes, so can pigging equipment – and one of the main reasons we are approached for business is to ensure that pipe networks can be thoroughly cleaned and inspected. A clean pipeline is one which is safe and efficient to use – one which will […]

Is pipeline proving and gauging important?

Thursday, March 2nd, 2017

in Blog, Pipeline Pigging

When it comes to clearing pipelines – regardless of length, diameter or complexity – pigging is the most efficient way to investigate and remove waste and debris from hard-to-reach areas. Pigs can be designed and dispatched on a bespoke basis, taking into account product flow, pipeline sizing and other factors – however, it is always […]

Pipeline Pigs In Action! Pigtek’s Official Youtube Channel Launches

Thursday, January 12th, 2017

in 2017, News

Pigtek are going live on YouTube this New Year – meaning that we will have a whole new platform to showcase our unique pipeline pigging creations and processes to those who need our services the most. YouTube has grown to become the go-to platform for video-sharing for businesses and individuals alike, and this means that […]

Performing Critical Cleaning Programmes for Your Pipeline

Monday, December 12th, 2016

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Keeping close tabs on your pipeline can be difficult – no matter the size nor shape of your pipe network, it can be hard to monitor for problems and blockages on an ad hoc basis. Arguably, any firm operating a pipeline service should invest in maintenance and cleaning processes which ensure that their networks are […]

Having Your Pig Design Verified Through Trials

Monday, November 28th, 2016

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Some pipeline work is going to need more than a casual observation. No two pipeline networks are the same, after all, and it is on this basis that custom pigs and pigging equipment are needed to ensure that even the tightest gaps and trickiest of manoeuvres are tackled with ease. If you run a pipeline […]

Top 5 reasons why you should have your pipeline inspected

Wednesday, October 26th, 2016

in Blog, Pipeline Pigging

Pipelines come in all shapes and sizes – and many are often extremely complex – making it difficult to ensure that they are working and providing product efficiently at any given moment. Pipeline inspections exist to ensure that your product is always flowing through your pipe network at a rate that both satisfies your business’ […]

Magnetic Cleaning Pig with ferrous debris

Pipeline Inspection for Optimum Performance

Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

in Blog, Pipeline Pigging

When it comes to caring for your pipeline and/or your pipe network, you can really do no worse than arrange for regular pipeline inspection to ensure that you are always ready to provide quality product to your customers and clients efficiently and to expectations. Bespoke pigging can ensure that your pipelines are not only free […]

Rescue Pig fitted with by-pass valve protector nose to front and location transmitter to rear

What to do when you need to rescue a pipeline pig

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

in Pipeline Pigging

Pigging has revolutionised the way in which we monitor, clean and inspect our pipelines – no matter how complex and no matter the length or type of product sent through them – but there may be circumstances where even the most advanced pig can find itself wedged, caught or blocked in the flow or in […]