Pipe Freezing

Pipe Freezing is a procedure used to temporarily isolate a section of your piping system in order to perform maintenance or repairs.

Pipe Freezing offers the following advantages to our customers:

Advantages of a Pipe Freeze Isolation

Modifications performed without complete building or system drain downs
Save time & money by avoiding the replacement of costly chemically treated fluids
Minimize environmental issues by avoiding the possible disposal of waste water or toxic fluids
Freeze Plugs are a non-intrusive method of developing temporary piping isolation's
Internal piping fluid develops solid, safe and workable freeze plugs

Our Capabilities

3/8” to 48” pipe diameters
Single, double or multiple Freeze Plugs developed independently or simultaneously
Freeze Plugs maintained hours, days or weeks
State-of-the-art Freeze Chambers and equipment
Handheld data loggers that monitor constant temperature readings of the pipe
Service is available 24 - 7 - 365 Nationwide
No project size or geographical limitations

Typical Applications

Fire Protection Modifications
Valve / Pump Replacement
Pressure Testing - Leak Testing
HVAC / Chiller Modifications
Oil-Filled Electrical Cable Pipe Repairs

Typical Customers

Water Utilities - Sewage Treatment
Mechanical & Utility Contractors
Hospitals - Office Buildings - Casinos
Hydro, Fossil & Nuclear Power Stations
Pulp & Paper - Chemical & Petrochemical

Typical Pipes

Stainless Steel - Carbon Steel
Aluminum - Copper - Titanium
Heavy PVC

Typical Fluids

Water - Waste Water - Sewage
Chill Water - Slurries - Brine Solutions
Fuel Oils - Glycol Solutions - Polybutene Dielectric Oils

Freeze Plugs are a non-intrusive method of developing temporary piping isolations. Freeze Plugs require no special welding or setup costs often associated with Line Stop Fittings. Internal piping fluid develops solid, dependable and workable freeze plugs