Ensuring the proper maintenance of pipelines is crucial for the oil and gas industry, as it directly affects the efficiency, safety, and longevity of the transportation process. Within this critical field, "pipeline pigs" play [...]
Pipelines are one of the most efficient and cost-effective methods to transport oil, gas, and other liquid products over long distances. They are essential components of modern infrastructure, providing a safe and reliable means [...]
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” ~ Andy McIntyre Pigging industry veterans have observed evolution and innovation in the design and manufacturing process of pigs leading to great successes in the industry. [...]
Protect Your Investment! Proper storage and maintenance are very important factors to ensuring the optimal performance of urethane pigs. Urethane can be adversely affected by the elements, especially sunlight and ultraviolet lighting. Below are [...]
Tomball, Texas - March 17, 2020 - 9:00AM Inline Services, LLC. is closely monitoring the progression of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our employees, customers, vendors and partners is paramount. We [...]
What is Black Powder? Black powder consists of iron compounds including magnetite (mill scale), iron sulphide, sand, clay, salt, weld slag and even iron. The powder is created during gas production, or in wet [...]
At first glance, a Gauge Plate may not look like anything special, but it plays a key role in both progressive and new construction pipeline pigging, called Pipeline Gauging. Pipeline Gauging Pipeline gauging is [...]
Mandrel pigs are one of the most versatile pig styles available. In addition to their versatility and bi-directional ability, the body can be reused. The number of times a body can [...]
If you’re reading this, chances are that you are already pretty familiar with what a steel mandrel pig is. But, did you know that there are more reasons to love mandrel pigs than just [...]
There are a number of considerations that should be taken into account when assessing if pipeline pigging is a viable option. The following are the top 3 pigging considerations commonly used by maintenance crews around [...]
