Inline Services: Your Leading Experts in Pipeline Pigging

Inline Services is an Innovative Pipeline Pig Solutions provider for industries including Oil and Gas, Water Treatment, Refining, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food, and Beverage.

Pipeline Pigging & Intervention Services

We offer an extensive inventory of Pigging Equipment and Accessories, for general cleaning programs, batching, product recovery, and corrosion mitigation and prevention. Our pipeline pigs are suitable for all pipeline applications including multi diameter, bi-directional, long distance, and high-risk offshore pipelines. Inline also offers 1.5D capable Active Speed Control Pigs for high velocity pipeline cleaning, as well as a complete suite of Pig Tracking Equipment, available for sale or rent, including a variety of Auto Tracking options, Transmitters, Receivers, Sensors and Geophones. Inline is also the exclusive U.S. distributor for the Apache pigPRO™Intrusive Pig Passage Indicator.

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From manufacturing Pipeline Pigging Products to providing Pipeline Pig Intervention Products & Services, our goal is to exceed customer expectations of quality and standards in every pipeline pigging project we do. Call us today to discuss your next pipeline pigging cleaning or maintenance project!

What is Pipeline Pigging?

Pipeline pigging is the process of using a specialized device called a “pig” to clean, inspect, or maintain a pipeline. These pipeline pigs are inserted into the pipeline and propelled through by the flow of the product or by using external sources such as compressed air or liquid. Pipeline pigging is an essential part of routine maintenance for pipelines to prevent build-up of debris and corrosion, enhance efficiency and performance, and extend the life of the pipeline.

Types of Pipeline Pigs

Inline Services offers a wide range of pipeline pigs for various applications, including general cleaning, batching, product recovery, and corrosion mitigation. Our pigs are designed to be suitable for all pipeline sizes and configurations, including multi-diameter, bi-directional, long distance, and high-risk offshore pipelines.

Some of our popular pig types include:

These pipeline pigs are used for general pipeline cleaning and can remove debris, sediment, and other contaminants from the interior of the pipeline.

Batching pipeline pigs are designed to optimize product flow by moving products from one location to another. They are particularly useful in pipelines with multiple products or when switching between different types of products.

These pigs are used to recover valuable products that may be left in the pipeline after a batch run. They can efficiently collect and transfer this product to a designated location for reuse or disposal.

Gel pigs are used for cleaning pipelines with complex bends, restrictions, or multi-diameter sections. The gel-like material allows the pig to easily navigate through tight spaces and remove debris without causing damage.

These pigs are designed with specialized coatings and materials to help prevent corrosion in pipelines. They can also be used for applying inhibitors or removing scale and buildup that contribute to corrosion.

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Pipeline Pigging & Intervention Services

Inline Services is your leading provider of innovative pipeline solutions, including pipeline pigging and intervention services. Our experienced technicians and engineers are experts in the latest technology and techniques for ensuring efficient and effective pipeline cleaning, maintenance, product recovery, and corrosion control.

Simple Pigging System with Drop-Out

This animation demonstrates an Inline Services VIPRS pig running through a line where a JB pig receiver unit is present. Before the pig is placed in the line the valve has been closed so that no product is present behind the VIPRS pig. As the pig moves through the line the inside of the pipe is cleaned and excess product is pushed through to the destination. Once the pig triggers the magnetic pig senor and reaches the JB receiver unit, the unit is removed with the pig inside. Once the pig is removed, the receiver is returned to the pipe.

Simple Pigging System Closure

This animation demonstrates a simple pigging system closure. Inline’s VIPRS pig is positioned in the launcher as the product is run through the pipeline. At the end of the product run, the VIPRS pig is launched to remove all product from the line. The pig will trigger the indicator to alert that the pig has reached the end of the line.

Bi-Directional Pigging

This animation demonstrates Bi Directional Pigging. Inline’s VIPRS pig positioned in the launcher as product is run through the pipeline. At the end of the product run, the VIPRS pig is launched to remove all product from the line. When the VIPRS pig reaches the JB receiver, the propelling media is turned-off. When this happens the VIPRS pig is resting at the jail bar in the JB receiver; propellant is used on the receiver side of the pig to return it to the launcher.

Automated CIP System

This animation demonstrates a fully automated VIPRS bi directional pigging process system with CIP. Inline’s VIPRS pig is first positioned in the pig launcher. The product is pumped from the storage tank to the destination. The VIPRS pig is then launched to push the remaining product to the destination and captured in the VIPRS wash chamber at the destination station. Next, the CIP solution is pumped through the line to wash the chamber and pig. Finally, the pig pushes the CIP solution out of the piping and leaving the pig clean and ready for the next product run.