LineTamer Straightens Out Problem

The global demand for polyethylene pipe is dramatically increasing due to the superior properties of PE. The pipe’s resistance to reactive chemicals, gas, wastewater, and the flexibility to operate under internal or external pressures from a wide range of land and sea environments is far above materials previously used. In 1994 a pilot program by the Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) resulted in the savings of $2/foot using coiled 4″ PE pipe vs. …

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Hot Tap, Cure to Invasive Gas Line Construction

Tapping into a gas line can be bothersome to local residents when their service is interrupted. Hot tapping is the process of adding pipe to an existing line without turning the flow off. The main concern with this method is safety. Protecting the environment is a priority along with the well being of crewmen during the operation. For polyethylene pipe, McElroy Manufacturing Inc. of Tulsa OK has answered both concerns with their tool, the Hot …

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