Hot Tapping Machines For High-Pressure Pipeline Tapping Operations

The SureTap® range of proprietary hot tapping machines provide performance and reliability for critical, high-pressure tapping operations. Designed and built to incorporate industry-leading features, the SureTap range incorporates a double block and bleed sealing configuration, allowing taps to be performed safely on a wide range of pipeline materials and mediums, including use with sour (H2S) products. A positive retention pilot drill system has been incorporated to ensure robust securing and recovery of the cut pipeline coupon. As standard, all SureTap machines are suitable for onshore, topsides or subsea operations and are fully compatible with industry-standard tapping equipment; including the deployment and recovery of completion plugs.

ST1530-90 Hot Tapping Machines

30” – 60” (66”*) cutter size
153 bar / 2220 psi pressure rating
Pressure class: ANSI Class 900
Process fluid seal housing features dual seal configuration
Positive retention pilot drill system for robust securing and recovery of the cut pipe coupon
Pressure compensated feed system
Variable speed and feed configuration
Suitable for use with sour (H2S) products
Subsea compatible
Compatible with industry standard tapping equipment
Capable of deploying and recovering completion plugs
Dedicated transportation frame for secure shipping, storage and routine maintenance
Dedicated workstation for ease of use and operator safety
Power provided from a portable, custom hydraulic power unit (HPU)

*Please consult STATS for cuts up to 66"

ST1220-90 Hot Tapping Machines

24” – 48” (52”*) cutter size
153 bar / 2220 psi pressure rating
Pressure class: ANSI Class 900
Process fluid seal housing features dual seal configuration
Positive retention pilot drill system for robust securing and recovery of the cut pipe coupon
Pressure compensated feed system
Variable speed and feed configuration
Suitable for use with sour (H2S) products
Subsea compatible
Compatible with industry standard tapping equipment
Capable of deploying and recovering completion plugs
Dedicated transportation frame for secure shipping, storage and routine maintenance
Dedicated workstation for ease of use and operator safety
Power provided from a portable, custom hydraulic power unit (HPU)

*Please consult STATS for cuts up to 52"

ST910-90 Hot Tapping Machines

12” – 36” (42”*) cutter size
153 bar / 2220 psi pressure rating
Pressure class: ANSI Class 900
Process fluid seal housing features dual seal configuration
Positive retention pilot drill system for robust securing and recovery of the cut pipe coupon
Pressure compensated feed system
Variable speed and feed configuration
Suitable for use with sour (H2S) products
Subsea compatible
Compatible with industry standard tapping equipment
Capable of deploying and recovering completion plugs
Dedicated transportation frame for secure shipping, storage and routine maintenance

*Please consult STATS for cuts up to 42"

ST410-90 Hot Tapping Machines

4” – 16” (20”*) cutter size
153 bar / 2220 psi pressure rating
Pressure class: ANSI Class 900
Process fluid seal housing features dual seal configuration
Positive retention pilot drill system for robust securing and recovery of the cut pipe coupon
Pressure compensated feed system
Variable speed and feed configuration
Suitable for use with sour (H2S) products
Subsea compatible
Compatible with industry standard tapping equipment
Capable of deploying and recovering completion plugs
Dedicated transportation frame for secure shipping, storage and routine maintenance

*Please consult STATS for cuts up to 20"

ST150-60 Hot Tapping Machines

2” – 6” (8”*) cutter size
102.1 bar / 1481 psi pressure rating
Pressure class: ANSI Class 600
Variable speed and feed configuration
Suitable for use with sour (H2S) products
Subsea compatible
Compatible with industry standard tapping equipment
Capable of deploying and recovering completion plugs
Dedicated transportation frame for secure shipping, storage and routine maintenance

*Please consult STATS for cuts up to 8"

Sizes below 2" can be conducted with third party machines.

Materials of Construction

The SureTap machines are manufactured from high quality materials to European or North American standards. All components used to contain pressurised process fluids are manufactured from pressure vessel grade materials (to ASTM or EN standards), impact tested at sub-zero temperatures and resistant to sulphide stress cracking (SSC).

Legislation, Codes & Directives

ASME B16.5: Pipe flanges and flanged fittings
ASME B31.3: Process piping
ASME B31.4: Pipeline Transportation System for Liquid Hydrocarbons and Other Liquids
ASME B31.8: Gas Transmission & Distribution Piping Systems
ASME BPVC. Section VIII, Division 1: Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels

ASME BPVC. Section VIII, Division 2: Alternative Rules
NACE MR0175/ISO 15156-2: Petroleum and natural gas industries - Materials for use in H2S containing environments in oil and gas production
EU directive 2006/42/EC: Machinery
EU directive 97/23/EC: Pressure equipment