What Is Hot Tapping?

To prepare a hot tapping equipment quotation, please provide the following information where available:

• Main pipe diameter and material

• Branch or tapping diameter

• Pipe wall thickness

• Operating and design pressure

• Operating temperature and conveyed medium

• Required hot tapping machine type or preferred drive method

• Project location and delivery destination

Drawings, photos, and project specifications are also helpful. Based on this information, TTCL can evaluate the hot tapping equipment configuration and prepare a quotation for your application.

Yes. TTCL provides hot tapping machines, line stopping equipment, associated tooling, and technical support for suitable pipeline projects. Depending on the equipment and project requirements, support may include equipment selection, technical consultation, operating guidance, training arrangements, and project-based technical assistance. The scope of support is confirmed according to the project requirements and agreed terms.

The maximum working pressure for hot tapping depends on the selected hot tapping machine, fittings, valves, sealing components, and the pipeline's operating conditions. TTCL offers equipment configurations for applications with pressure ratings of up to 10 MPa (100 bar), depending on the model and configuration. Each hot tapping project must be evaluated against the applicable equipment ratings and approved engineering requirements.

TTCL offers hot tapping and line stopping equipment for a range of pipeline diameters, from DN50   to DN1200 industrial pipelines. The applicable tapping diameter depends on the machine model, cutter size, connection configuration, and operating conditions. Contact our team with your main pipe diameter, branch size, and required tapping range for model selection.

Hot tapping can be applied to various steel and polyethylene (PE) pipelines, depending on the pipe material, wall thickness, operating pressure, temperature, conveyed medium, and connection design. TTCL supplies hot tapping equipment for selected steel and PE pipeline applications. Please provide your pipeline specifications so we can evaluate the appropriate hot tapping solution.

Hot tapping can allow new pipeline connections to be installed without shutting down the entire pipeline, subject to project conditions and engineering approval. The benefits of hot tapping may include reduced downtime, less service disruption, lower operating losses, and greater flexibility for pipeline expansion and maintenance.