Pipetech Equipment
Pipetech Pipeline Technology is the UK’s leading manufacturer of under pressure drilling, tapping and FlowStop Machines for use in the gas & water industries.
MCA offers a wide range of Pipetech products that are known for their quality throughout the gas and water utility industries.
Our range includes:
Pipetech Gasmaster - Allows for the drilling and tapping of live gas mains pipes under gas-free conditions from 1/2” to 2” for the insertion of service connections and flow-stopping.
Pipetech Bagging Off System - The Pipetech Bag Set is designed to temporarily stop the flow of gas in live mains to allow repair work to take place under gas-free conditions on cast iron, steel and PE mains.
Features- Used in conjunction with the Pipetech GasMeter base
- Compact gas tubes constructed in stainless steel and aluminium
- eliminates corrosion and reduces weight whilst maintaining strength
- Utilises BG/PS/E4 Gas Bags
- Enables connection of a 3” bypass around flow stop operations
- Can be supplied with flexible riders for low pressure applications
- Expanding non-tap plug available for use on PE mains
PQR Branch Drills - Connections into steel, cast, ductile and PE pipe through valves, welded fittings, pipe saddles and split collars.
PQR Branch Mains Drilling Machine - Hydraulically operated, the PQR8000 is designed for cutting 4”-12” holes in metal pipe. Also available is the PQR8500 which is the larger version for drilling 8” to 20” holes.
Drilling &Tapping MachinesPipetech No.1 (1/2”–1”) – Drills and taps cast/ductile iron and AC pipe and is compatible with existing equipment.
Pipetech MK IV Universal (1/2”–2”) - Single spindle drilling and tapping machine for use on water mains, tapping sizes 1/2”-2” with built-in valve gate to enable inserting and removing ferrules.
Now capable of drilling higher pressure mains (20 Bar rated).
Only nine saddles necessary for 2”-48” pipe. Adaptors are available for the removal of ferrules under pressure.