Joint Testers
In-Line Weld Test Tools are commonly used during the maintenance and modification of piping or process equipment, enabling localised pressure testing. Inserted into the piping or equipment component to be tested, In-Line Weld Test Tools provide a fast and efficient method of verifying the integrity of butt welds, joints or other welded pipe components.
In-Line Weld Test Tools can also be used to provide a verified barrier against the migration of flammable or harmful vapours, allowing hot work activities to take place safely. In-Line Weld Test Tools can be configured with increased seal span to provide a test envelope for valves and branch fittings. Extended tools are available on request configured to suit application.
• Reduces system down-time and increases worksite safety by minimising pressure-test volume • Operators save time and reduce costs by limiting test area to only the new weld or welded component • Timely completion of maintenance & modification activities • No requirement to flood & de-water gas systems • No requirement for full system pressurisation beneficial to ‘mature’ systems by decreasing potential for spading / leakage • Installed and activated in a matter of minutes • Sale or rental options available, complete with full ancillary equipment • Fully certified client training provided by highly trained STATS personnel to support Weld Test Tool hire
• Simple, straight forward installation and operation • Installed and activated in a matter of minutes • Large section high quality elastomer seals ensure a leak tight seal, even in pitted pipework • Designed with generous radial clearance to cope with typical internal obstructions such as weld beads, ovality, etc • Easily installed pre-hot work operations to provide a verified vapour barrier • Suitable for use with most test mediums (liquid or gas) • High performance elastomer seals provide excellent radial expansion and relaxation properties, even after many operating cycles • Robust construction ensures years of trouble free operation even in the harshest environments • Suitable for installation in horizontal, vertical and inclined piping
• Size range: common pipe sizes ¾"- 36" as standard • Sizes up to 72" available on request • ABSA Certified: CRN - 0H11625.2 • Hydraulically actuated above 2” • MWP: up to 690 Bar / 10,000 psi dependent on specification • Pressure assisted sealing