Patriot International approached STATS Group to provide a range of modified weld test tools from 6" to 36" for an extended period for a pipeline construction project in France.
STATS were required to supply extended body weld test tools that would enable localised leak-testing of newly welded pipe spools to 1.5 times design pressure. Due to the non-standard pipe sizes used on the project, STATS engineered each tool to ensure compatibility and conducted pipe stress summaries for each application.
Each weld test tool featured an extended body which allowed the client to encapsulate multiple welds for each hydrostatic test conducted. This approach greatly reduced the testing program schedule and offered significant advantages in terms of cost and efficiency.
STATS extensive range of inline and flanged weld test tools can be supplied for sale or hire, including the full range of ancillary equipment and project specific procedures. Highly-trained and competent technicians can be supplied as required, or training of frontline staff in the safe operation of our weld test equipment can be provided for testing welds on a semi-regular basis or to in-house the process entirely.