Use a Pipeline Pig and Pig Detector

At Drinkwater Products, we recognize the importance of transporting product efficiently through a strong pipeline. We also recognize that pigging operations, while vital to a pipeline’s health, can sometimes be a strenuous process. Although, vital for the safety of the environment, the integrity of the pipeline, and the security of the investors, pigging a pipeline brings with it certain challenges. For instance, knowing where the pig is in the line is very important but challenging without the proper equipment. The pig sig enables the operators to know when a pig has been launched and when it has been received. pig sigs can be intrusive or non-intrusive depending on whether you need a permanent fixture or something temporary. They come with flag indicators, electrical indicators or both. Knowing when and at what time a pig was launched and received can provide important information to operations as to the integrity and flow rates of a pipeline.

Unfortunately, it does not take long for debris to buildup within a pipeline, or for corrosion to take place, and the effects of these problems can be far-reaching. Using the right pipeline pig can provide the appropriate care to guarantee that the pipes remain healthy, and that products can continue to flow with minimal restrictions.

A Tracking Pig Sig

Knowing when a pig has been received or not been received at a launcher is an important factor in determining whether or not here are problems in the pipeline. Time should not be wasted in any business, and having a cleaning or inspecting pig stall in a line, can immensely slow down the process, and thus lead to a loss in profits. Utilizing a pig sig can alleviate some of this concern, as it lets you know right away when the pig has started doing its work, and when it is complete. If for some reason a pig were stuck in the line and the receiver pig sig has not been tripped, then you would want to be able to action and formulate a plan as soon as possible.

Drinkwater Products offers a variety of pig sigs including the SUN Magna Sygg which is a non-intrusive pig sig activated by magnets inserted in the pig. This type is perfect for pipelines that cannot be shut in for installation of an intrusive pig detector. In addition to the Magna Sygg, we also stock TDW pig sigs. Their new Pig Sig V is an intrusive pig detector that is comprised of all stainless steel parts to prevent corrosion and breakdown of the trigger mechanism. The trigger itself is omni-directional which allows for an easier installation and less chance of failure. You can choose to be notified either electronically, visually or both with either of these two excellent choices.

Pipeline Pigs and the TDW Pig

A pipeline pig is a necessity for any company transporting materials that may corrode or cause unwanted build-up and flow reduction in their pipeline. You do need to do some evaluation and research before you find the right pieces of equipment for your agency. Study your pipeline and speak with our experts to decide on the right packages for you. Whether buying a TDW pig, Girard Pig, Knapp Polly Pig or a SUN Super Pig, Drinkwater Products has the right solution for your pigging problem. You will get a lot of use out of it, especially if your pipeline is lengthy and gets a lot of use.