*Conversion kits are also available which enable installation onto the mountings of other manufacturers.
*Designed for easy, on site adjustment even while on-stream.
The Base Model 57 is a visual flag indicator with manual reset.
It is a popular member of Apache’s pigPRO™ Series, a patented line of intrusive pig passage indicators that reliably detect the precise location of a cleaning pig as it travels within the pipeline network. When a cleaning pig passes the system’s intruding plunger, it activates the plunger and triggers a visual flag indicator, signaling the pig’s location.
Easily installed without disrupting production. Every model in the pigPRO™ series is easily installed, even while the pipeline is on-stream. So preparing for critical pipeline cleaning doesn’t disrupt critical production.
Fewer moving parts ease installation & reduce risk. Most pig indicators feature trigger mechanisms with many moving parts that make it more difficult to align during installation. As a result they are frequently damaged. With the pigPRO™’s hemispherical design, these issues are completely eliminated, saving time and money.
To ensure that the indicator is properly adjusted for the individual pipeline, hemispherical plunger sensitivity adjustment and hemispherical plunger penetration adjustment are standard features.
Bi-directional activation. Every pigPRO™ indicator is bi-directional, so it is triggered by a pig traveling in either direction. Although a pig is rarely required to travel in the opposite direction of the flow in a pipeline while it is on-stream, this capability can be useful when servicing offline pipelines.
Debris or no debris, pigPRO™ performs. When it comes to indicating pig passage, wax or debris in the line, most pig indicators simply can’t operate. That’s not the case with the pigPRO™, which operates reliably, regardless of wax. It’s specially designed to prevent debris from obstructing its operational mechanisms, so a passing pig is always indicated.
Universal, adaptable. Our ability to retrofit to most mounts makes the Apache pigPRO™ completely versatile.
Primary system components. Every Apache pigPRO™ pig passage indicator includes a thread-mounting nipple, standard lower housing with fluorocarbon O-rings, and a hemispherical plunger with a flag assembly.
pigPRO™ is a trademark of Apache Pipeline Products and protected by U.S. patent 5263220
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Simple Pigging System with Drop-Out
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.
