Looking for some corrosion prevention techniques? Corrosion is when metal deteriorates due to moisture and air. Oxidizing agents change the chemical composition of the metal. This is what turns your shiny metal pipe into a brittle rusted one. Global expenditure on...
A burst gas pipeline can cause millions of dollars in damage and put people's lives in danger. Few industrial accidents have the sheer scope of a gas pipe explosion. Still, shutting down a plant carries a huge cost. Finding the time to get ahead of such repairs can...
All companies that distribute, manufacture, or sell drinking water in North America are required to comply with NSF/ANSI 61. What is NSF/ANSI 61? Do you have to be NSF 61 certified or only NSF 61 compliant? What's the difference? If these questions are making you...
We all take our access to clean, safe tap water at home for granted. When something happens to our access to water, it feels like the end of the world. So what's the best way to handle things when a water line needs repairs? If you're in charge of a neighborhood...
Industrial system breakdowns can cause huge financial losses. Waiting for these issues to get fixed makes matters even worse, resulting in bigger losses in time and profits. If you're tired of going through the usual waiting time to get your system fixed, then it's...
Research shows that piping systems reinforced with carbon fiber are four times stronger than aluminum and three times stronger than maraging steel. It’s not surprising that the market for carbon fibers was valued at 2.471 billion dollars in 2020 and is set to grow at...
Several businesses and industries rely on pipework to maintain their operations. Whether you run an industrial plant, hotel, hospital, or other business, there's a strong likelihood you rely on pipes. As such, when your pipes stop performing as they should, it causes...
In the US alone, there are 2 million miles of natural gas pipeline. Add this to the myriad of pipelines for other resources, and this network becomes the veins that keep the country running. But do you know how they are repaired, without having to shut the whole...
Several critical industries run on the use of pipelines. For those companies, pipelines determine several things about their business. They contribute to their workplace efficiency, productivity, and safety. However, even the best pipelines occasionally require...
Did you know that companies lose between 5 and 20 percent of productivity to disruptions and downtime repairs? If you work in an industry that relies on pipelines, you understand how vital the continued flow of your product is to business. If you need pipeline...