Hot Tapping

Hot tapping, or pressure tapping, is the method of making a connection to existing piping or pressure vessels without the interrupting or emptying of that section of pipe or vessel. This means that a pipe or tank can continue to be in operation whilst maintenance or modifications are being done to it.

Hot tapping allows for the addition of a branch off into live process lines, tanks and plant piping without the need to shut down. The system is safe and extremely cost effective.