How an 8" Inflatable Line Stop Sealed a Toxic Pipeline on a Remote MountainsideA mining company in Turkey faced a critical challenge: install a ...
Published on by Phil Lundman, Owner at Petersen Products Co

A mining company in Turkey faced a critical challenge: install a valve on an HDPE pipeline carrying toxic material — with only 6 hours of downtime and no room for error.
Using an 8" PeteStop® inflatable line stop, contractors safely isolated the line without exposing the product or requiring large excavations.
✔️ Positive seal at up to 2 Bar (29 PSI)
✔️ No product exposure
✔️ Fast, controlled shutdown in rugged terrain
See how inflatable plugs protect people, pipelines, and profits:
https://www.petersenproducts.com/articles/18-inch-petestop-blocks-caustic-pipeline-product-on-mountainside.html
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