{"id":4590,"date":"2019-03-14T15:18:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T20:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inlineservicesnew.flywheelsites.com\/?p=4590"},"modified":"2019-11-12T13:55:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-12T19:55:11","slug":"steel-mandrel-bodied-pig","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inlineservices.com\/News\/steel-mandrel-bodied-pig\/","title":{"rendered":"Is A Mandrel Pig The Right Choice for Your Next Pigging Project?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re reading this, chances are that you are already pretty familiar with what a steel mandrel pig<\/a> is. But, did you know that there are more reasons to love mandrel pigs than just their bi-directional ability and resilience in a variety of pipeline environments?\u00a0 Mandrel pigs are incredibly versatile. They can be a cleaning pig, sealing pig or a combination of both. How is this possible?\u00a0 It\u2019s all about how the pig is dressed.<\/p>\n Different Dresses for Different Jobs: <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Advantages Vs. Disadvantages of Using Mandrel Pigs<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to their versatility and bi-directional ability, another advantage of using a mandrel pig, is that the body can be reused. Of course, how many times depends on the condition of the body after a run.\u00a0 In most cases, the existing configuration can be removed after a run, the body cleaned and the pig can be redressed.<\/p>\n Interestingly, the ability to reuse the shaft can be a double-edge sword.\u00a0 The cost to redress a mandrel pig after each run can be high.\u00a0 Larger, heavier pigs require special handling equipment and tools that can be expensive and time-consuming.\u00a0 In some cases the pig manufacture (Inline Services being one of them) will provide reconfiguration services to help offset these costs.<\/p>\n Mandrel Pig Design Innovations<\/strong><\/p>\n Generally speaking, the mandrel pig shaft design has not changed much over the years. The accessories, on the other hand, have seen innovative changes that continue to improve the performance and cost effectiveness of mandrel pigs.<\/p>\n Poly resins and curative mixtures have improved the quality and performance of polyurethane parts such as cups, discs and seals. Inline Services has spent hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars alone in research and testing of resins and curatives to develop a superior performing polyurethane called MAXITHANE\u2122.<\/p>\n Other innovations include the accessory configurations.\u00a0 Through thousands of hours working with customers on their projects, Inline has developed a steel mandrel bodied pig with a unique configuration of discs and cups that has proven optimal liquids removal depending on the type of line, length, number and radius of bends and frequency pigging is required.<\/p>\n Is A Mandrel Pig Right For Your Next Job?<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re project requires liquid displacement, general cleaning, product separation, black powder or paraffin removal, a mandrel pig is worth considering.\u00a0 Inline Services offers a variety of steel body mandrel pig styles<\/a> including the Pit Cleaning\u00ae Pig<\/a>, BA-2 Series<\/a>, BD6 Series<\/a>, BD6-RB<\/a>, BD6-BR<\/a> and the ISTE\u00ae Series<\/a>.\u00a0 To find out if a mandrel pig is the right choice for your next pigging project, contact one of the pigging experts at Inline Services for assistance at 281.401.8142 | 888.973.0079<\/strong> or email us at sales@inlineservicesnew.flywheelsites.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n