Necessity of Pipe Cleaning Pigs

Understanding pipeline transportation as a business is necessary in order to understand the necessity of pipe cleaning pigs. Like any business, pipeline transportation companies expect the most ROI for their hard work and efforts. One way to ensure that your company is getting the most throughput and eliminating corrosion from the pipeline is to implement a rigorous pigging program. By using pipe cleaning pigs you can effectively maintain the pipeline structure and producing capability of your company.

There are basically three categories of pipelines. Transportation pipelines, which move products along long distances, through various compression stations, are vital in moving product from one region to another and must be pigged thoroughly to ensure optimal flow. Pigs are also used on these lines to separate refined products such as diesel and jet fuel.

Distributions pipelines are composed of various smaller interconnected pipes that move a product to a consumer, such as moving gas into a home. Although rare, these lines too need to be pigged occasionally to provide clean service.

Gathering pipelines are also composed of smaller interconnected pipes, and pull together products from various resources and move it to a processing facility. These lines can often require a lot of cleaning pigs to ensure proper flow and eliminate shut-ins.

All of these pipes must be cleaned, and Drinkwater Products has the right pig for the job. Whether you choose poly pigs, Girard pigs, Enduro Pigs or another type, you need the proper equipment.

Poly Pigs for Extensive Cleansing

Drinkwater Products offers the largest selection of pipeline pigs available for proper maintenance of your pipes. Depending on the product being transported through the pipes, you may want to browse through a variety of pigs to find the perfect fit. Poly pigs are a great choice when you have pipes that have not been cleaned in a while or have tight radius bends and change in size. The flexibility of foam pigs enables them to maneuver through tricky angles and bends, while still providing sufficient cleaning capabilities. These pipe cleaning pigs are extremely adaptable, and can be outfitted with wire brushes, urethane blades, magnets or cavities for pingers.

Girard Pigs and Beyond

Pigging is an important activity in maintaining the integrity of a pipeline because pipe pigs will sweep any unwanted liquid or wax buildups out of the pipe. All the manufacturers that Drinkwater Products represents including Knapp, SUN, TDW and Girard pigs are helpful towards combating corrosion from water accumulation, paraffin buildup, and other debris. However, each manufacturer carries a different product range. Understanding these differences allows Drinkwater Products to continue to provide it’s customers with the highest quality in pigging and other pipeline related products.