Pipe Freezing Services

A simple, cost-effective method to perform pipeline maintenance or pipeline modifications without draining. Using liquid nitrogen, IFT, can isolate the problem area in the line by freezing the product inside the pipeline to form solid freeze plugs. This allows for very little drain-down or refill, and in many cases, no system downtime. Once the work is complete the plugs are thawed and the line is back in operation. Standard freeze plugs range in size from 1/2" to 48" OD and can be performed on most fluids including petrochemicals.

Up close look at a pipe freeze at the Kraken Super Computer Labs

Our repeat customers include power plants, hospitals, industrial companies, mechanical contractors, hotels and manufacturing facilities. With the use of liquid nitrogen, pipe freezing is accomplished by establishing a secure and solid ice plug to isolate pressures in excess of 3000 psi.

Pipe Freeze for the Kraken Super Computer at the Oakridge National Lab in Tennessee

International Flow Service freeze plugs are constantly monitored and designed to withstand up to 8,000 psi line pressure or 225,000 pounds force. Independent laboratory tests have documented that no physical change in the structural matrix of the pipe occurs due to the controlled freezing process.

Freezing Service Handled by Professionals at the Kraken Labs

Pipe freezing can be performed on a variety of pipes, including:

Titanium
1/2" to 48" (13mm to 1,220mm) OD
CoCast & Ductile Ironated & Lined Pipe
Vertical, Horizontal, Inclined
Out of RoundCarbon Steel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Lead
Copper

 

Pipe freezing can be performed in most locations, including:

Malls & Shopping Centers
Fossil Fuel Power Plants
Nuclear Power Plants
Hotels & Apartment Complexes
Paper Mills
Hospital & Institutions
Industrial & Commercial Production Facilities
Telecommunications Industry
Water & Sewage Treatment
Office Buildings
Fire Protection Systems
Refineries
Schools
Chemical & Petrochemical Plants

LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Hot Tapping Services
Tapping Range:
1/2" - 96"
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Biggest Tap Size: 96"

Experence: 29 years
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Line Stopping Services
Linestop Range:
1/2" - 60"
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Operating max pressure:
500 psi. @ 500°F
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Pipe Freezing Services
Freezing Range:
1/2" to 48"
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Experence: 19 years
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Valve Inserting
Tapping Range:
4", 6" 8 ""
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Biggest Tap Size: 96"

Experence: 29 years
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Line ByPassing Services
Tapping Range:
1/2" - 48"
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Biggest Tap Size: 48"

Experence: 29 years
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Air-Valve ReplacementTapping Range:
1/2" - 96"
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Biggest Tap Size: 96"

Experence: 29 years
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Tapping Butterfly Valves
Tapping Range:
1/2" - 96"
Capabilities:
water, gas, steam, air and chemicals.
Biggest Tap Size: 96"

Experence: 29 years
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LJ-125 Hot Tapping Machine 1/2inch - 2inch taps

Wall Tapping Services
Tapping Range:
up to 120"
Capabilities:
Any type of wall concrete or metal
Biggest Tap Size: 96"

Experence: 29 years
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