Abandon or Renew Services with No Blow Tools

Stop Doing This

In the past, most gas distribution companies operated only within their local township and each had their own way of operating. This included installing many different types of service tees on their gas mains.  A great number these old style tees are still in use today. Many do not have an internal stopper and are operating at much higher pressures than they did years ago. Most of these small gas companies have been consolidated into large utilities, through mergers and acquisitions, leaving field workers and gas engineers with the challenge of finding practical tools to renew or abandon these aging tees under no-blow conditions.

Today's safety considerations make it no longer acceptable to replace, renew or abandon service tees while live gas is blowing.  Plunging a wooden dowel or steel pin through a tee into the main while under pressure puts workers unnecessarily in harm's way. Stopping the flow of gas by installing two stop-offs on either side of the service tee is safer but dramatically increases costs.

PLCS has been in the forefront of Gas-Free* service renewal/abandonment technology by designing safe service tee restoration tools as a cost saving alternative to stop-offs. 

These tools were developed by listening to field workers and utility engineers about their needs and coming up with solutions. Why not partner with PLCS for your next service renewal or abandonment project? We may already be working on a new tool and your experience and knowledge will help us design exactly what you require. 

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* In a controlled gas environment

Access Inserted PE Pipe without Damage using the Window Cutter

Cutter Module

Longitudinal Module

An ultrasonic meter uses sound waves to measure the pipe wall thickness. Equipped with a digital depth gauge, the operator can accurately set the cutter to the proper cutting depth to eliminate accidentally cutting too deep. The tool easily mounts onto the pipe using chains. To ensure perfect cuts, the longitudinal unit travels along a set of rails and the circumferential unit glides easily around the pipe. The machine's ultra-low profile makes it possible for use in tight spaces. A fully enclosed blade and air supply controlled by a "dead-mans" handle make for safe operation. The proprietary cold-cutting non-sparking HSS blades can efficiently cut a 10" window in about ½ hour.

Steel host pipe removed and tee fused.

The Precision Window Cutter is an invaluable tool when performing the challenging task of removing a section of the casing pipe for access to the pipe within. 

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