50 Successful Flow-Stop Installations for UPlus
Radius Systems' specialist installation team UPlus has successfully carried out a total of 50 flow-stop installations on UK gas mains.
Working with ALH-Systems and Flow Stop Services, UPlus developed an inflatable bag flow-stopping technique for low pressure gas mains in the diameter range 355 to 630mm. This technique, used as an alternative to squeeze-off, provides significant benefits, particularly in terms of reduced size of streetworks excavations.
The work continues the expansion of UPlus services in the utility sector through further investment in people and plant. From a solid base of helping with initial construction activities, covering PE welding, pressure testing and commissioning services such as chlorination of water pipes, UPlus also provides several services for the maintenance and repair of utility pipelines. Usually, UPlus concentrates on making under-pressure connections for PE and metal pipes, but there are some occasions when a flow-stop is required to allow a larger connection to be made.
UPlus now offers the flow-stop operation as part of its services to utility contractors and asset owners for planned and emergency works. Additional flow-stop and pipeline repair services will be developed in coming months. More information is available from Dave Sykes on 01773 582257.
PHOTO-CAPTION: UPlus has carried out over 50 successful flow-stops to date
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