Industrial Wet Tapping

Folding heads are a cost-effective solution for standard water and wastewater applications, designed to be inserted through a smaller valve than the pipe size. Pivoting heads are robust, size-on-size solutions ideal for high-pressure, high-temperature, or hazardous chemical applications often found in refineries and industrial plants. They offer superior sealing in demanding environments.

We manufacture equipment for a vast range of pipeline sizes. Our tapping machines can perform taps from ¾ inches up to 72 inches in diameter. Our line stopping solutions, including our folding head machines, can service pipelines up to 84 inches, providing reliable isolation for maintenance and repair on major infrastructure projects.

Yes, custom manufacturing is one of our core strengths. We have the experience and capability to design and build hot tapping and line stopping equipment to your exact specifications. Whether you need a unique adapter, a special cutter, or a modified machine for a challenging application, our team can engineer a reliable solution for your project.

Our cutters are designed for various pipeline materials. We offer Carbide Tipped cutters for most standard applications, High-Speed Steel (HSS) Tipped cutters ideal for steel lines, and Diamond Segment cutters specifically engineered for tapping into concrete-lined pipes. We can help you select the right cutter for your specific pipeline material to ensure a clean, efficient cut.

Yes, all of our tapping machines and line stopping equipment are proudly manufactured in the USA at our facility in Lake Elsinore, California. This allows us to maintain strict quality control over the entire manufacturing process, ensuring our products are durable, reliable, and built to last for decades in the field.

After a line stop operation is finished, a completion plug is used to seal the access point created by the hot tap. Our plug setters, like the PS0616 or PS1836, install these plugs securely into the line stop flange. This allows the temporary valve and tapping machine to be removed, permanently sealing the pipeline and completing the job.