Line Stopping Techniques

Our professional line stopping techniques bypass and isolate specific sections of your distribution system for repairs, replacement of pipe, valves and hydrants. The stopping of the flow can be accomplished in minutes, without main shutdowns or interruption of service.

Line stopping is the process of blocking flow through a segment of piping. This allows for temporary shutoff and flow control, enabling pipe maintenance. One advantage of the Municipal Pipe Services process uses is of line stopping, we are able to bypass the area of maintenance and keep your services running without interruption.

We use a unique system at Municipal Pipe Service for our line stopping. Line stops are performed on C900, C909, HDPE, carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, cast iron, ductile iron, transite/ACP, PVC, concrete cylinder pipe and more. You can see the process we take in the animation below.

Work can be carried out on scheduled outages and projects or in emergency situations. We are licensed, insured and bonded. We have CCR registration for government contracts as well. Let us quote your next project!

To view a line stop animation click here and select run.
If security warning pop-up occurs select allow.

 

Get Flash Player

 
  For Smaller Stops and Taps from 3/4"-2" Please see our Products Page.

20" Line Stop

 Inside a Building-
20" Line Stop Location: Sewer Pump Station 18' off the ground
Work completed on the bottom side of the pipe!

16" Line Stop
The pressure on this bullet stopper is 120 psi. The pipe is DI. Fire lines were kept in service. In addition, since the main was always pressurized backflow was not an issue. So boil orders were not needed. 1/2" on up are available for immeditate or planned

Double 48"

Line Stop with 36" Bypass
This job was done at a sewer lift station. A double 48" line stop was done with a 36" bypass. This enable all in the city to contunue with uninterupted service, while the new lift station could be completed. Saving thousands in revenue for the city.

Receive A Quote