Expanding its capabilities through innovation and investment in research and development and commitment to staff development, quality and safety, this investment is helping iPipe lead the way in specialist pipeline services.
The ability to stop the flow in such large pipe is part of iPipe’s emergency response service, avoiding the need to shut off wells to carry out repairs at the point of damage.
iPipe Services investigations concluded that polyethylene (PE) pipe integrity, after being isolated using iPipe’s specialist equipment and squeeze-off procedures, exceeded the AS4130 requirement for new pipe.
This was verified by an independent National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited laboratory and certified by and independent industry specialist.
Investment in branch drilling (hot tapping) equipment has been completed to extend drilling machine travel distances to meet client pipeline design specifications.
This investment includes custom designing cutting heads which have reduced swarf left in pipelines by 90 per cent and significantly enhances iPipe’s hot tapping capabilities.
iPipe has invested significantly in improving nitrogen membrane capabilities and investing further in liquid nitrogen pump units and testing equipment.
The nitrogen membrane units have been equipped with mixing facilities utilising helium (1 per cent) or hydrogen (5 per cent), and are supplied complete with specialist detectors to meet all leak testing requirements.
This investment has enabled iPipe to expand its capabilities to bring customers efficient and cost effective services.
iPipe has established purpose built training facilities to deliver targeted industry training.
These training services are used to enhance internal capabilities, offer clients value added services and provide valuable training to the industry.
For more information please contact iPipe Services on 07 3252 4337, email info@ipipe.com.au or visit www.ipipe.com.au.