Desalination Pig being retrieved from sea

Why desalination is important for pipelines

Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

in Pipeline Pigging, Blog, Desalination Technology

Maintaining a pipeline of any size, shape or complexity can be difficult unless you have effective tools and equipment to help you keep your product flowing fast and to your customers’ expectations – and pig technology has advanced to ensure that businesses with pipelines can be assured of efficient and effective product flow with minimal […]

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The advantages of a specialist pig design

Monday, July 18th, 2016

in Blog, Specialist Pigs

No two pipelines are the same, and this is very much true the world over – while some are smaller in diameter but are reasonably complex, some pipelines are larger in diameter and are fairly simple – meaning that one pig for a number of different cleaning and investigative roles is never going to suffice. […]

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Pipeline Cleaning Pig

Why your pipeline may need cleaning

Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

in Blog, Pig Cleaning

All pipelines, no matter the length, diameter or purpose, will require maintenance at some point during their operational lifespan.  This is not only because a well-kept pipeline is essential to ongoing business and because it prevents any lengthy recovery processes further down the line, it is largely also due to the fact that many people […]

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acoustic tracker for pipeline pigging operations

Why Track Pigging Operations on Your Pipeline?

Tuesday, July 5th, 2016

in Blog, Pig Tracking, Tracking Pig

Pigging operations have, arguably, changed pipeline operations for the better the world over – having made cleaning and investigation operations considerably easier and more economical for thousands of businesses and operations.  From clearing and proving pipelines to retrieving lost and stuck pigs, pig tracking is a crucial part of the process that should never be underestimated […]

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Typical Brush Cleaning Pig design for pipeline diameters 14in and 16in

Types of brush cleaning pigs for your pipeline

Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

in Blog, Pig Cleaning

Before the emergence of pipeline pigging, the cleaning and inspection of pipelines was a considerable task – as pipelines vary in length, size, diameter and in terms of networking – meaning that the arrival of cleaning pigs was considerably beneficial to industries worldwide.  Cleaning and inspection pigs, too, come in all shapes and sizes – […]

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Pipeline Maintenance and Inspection for a Major Oil Company

Monday, May 16th, 2016

in News

Whether for maintenance purposes or to help clean a particularly difficult pipeline, magnetic cleaning pigs are particularly effective, especially when handling large or complex pipes which are otherwise impossible to gain access to.  Regular cleaning with magnetic cleaning pigs prevents future corrosion within the pipeline and can help improve the efficiency and product flow of […]

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Pigtek pigs

Heavy-Duty Cleaning Pigs and Ancillary Pigging Equipment for Hire

Monday, May 9th, 2016

in News

With more than 200 heavy-duty pigs of various sizes and types in stock, Pigtek Ltd has a fleet of equipment ready for immediate hire. Equipment is configured to suit each pigging project, with careful sizing of components such as discs and brushes. Rapid modifications can also be performed, when necessary, to prepare equipment for such […]

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Desalination technology pig being lifted

5 benefits of desalination technology

Monday, April 25th, 2016

in Blog, Desalination Technology

In a world which relies upon clean, fresh water to survive, it’s no surprise that desalination as a process continues to grow in popularity.  Desalinising refers to the process of removing salt from salt water, therefore making it safe for animals, people and plant life to take advantage.  Bearing in mind that much of the […]

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Pigging: Why is it Important and What are the Benefits?

Wednesday, April 6th, 2016

in Blog, Pigging

Pipelines are used to convey a wide variety of liquids and gases to homes and industries all around the world – and, as such, they never truly stop. This is why pigging your pipelines is so important! This being said, the cleaning and upkeep of long pipes and pipelines can be particularly tricky – not […]

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Flexi-Cupped Gauging Pig before inspect pipelines

What is Pipeline Pigging and How does it work?

Tuesday, March 1st, 2016

in Pipeline Pigging

Pipelines, when clogged or blocked up, can cause no end of difficulties for those who depend on them – and if they are left untreated to clog up for an extensive amount of time, it is highly likely that cracks may form along the inside of the pipeline, which can cause no end of damage […]

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