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Piping for Steam Traps

Steam traps are essential components in steam and condensate systems, automatically removing condensate and non-condensable gases while minimizing the loss of live steam. Efficient condensate removal helps maintain heat-transfer performance and the overall efficiency of steam systems. The piping connections around steam traps are often installed in compact spaces and may require modifications or replacement during maintenance. Pyplok® non-welded piping technology provides a practical alternative to conventional welded connections for steam trap piping, enabling fast, cold installation without welding.

Challenge

Steam trap piping can present several challenges during installation and maintenance:

Hot Work

Hot work restrictions in operating plants and process areas

Space

Limited access around existing steam trap assemblies

Time

Time-consuming welding and associated inspection requirements

Downtime

The need to minimize plant or process downtime during replacement

Reliability

Maintaining clean and reliable piping connections

Efficiency

Working efficiently in confined or difficult-to-access locations

Solution : Pyplok® Non-Welded Piping for Steam Trap Applications

Pyplok® provides a cold-installed, mechanically swaged connection for steam trap piping. The fitting is permanently swaged onto the pipe using hydraulically actuated tooling, creating a reliable non-welded connection.

For steam trap installations and replacements, Pyplok® can be used to connect the trap to the associated steam and condensate piping while avoiding the need for welding at the connection point.

The installation process is straightforward:

Measure → Prepare → Mark → Swage → Inspect

The connection can be completed using portable hydraulic tooling, making the technology suitable for both new installations and maintenance work. Pyplok® fittings are verified using a Go/No-Go inspection gauge following installation.

Areas of Application

Pyplok® can be applied across a range of steam and condensate piping requirements, from steam trap connections to system modifications. From steam trap connections to condensate return lines, Pyplok® provides a versatile non-welded solution for steam piping applications.

Steam Trap Connections

Connecting steam traps to inlet and outlet piping without welding.

Condensate Return Lines

Creating non-welded connections for condensate piping and return systems.

Steam Tracing

Connecting steam tracing lines used to maintain process and equipment temperatures.

Steam Distribution

Piping connections within steam distribution networks and associated auxiliary systems.

Steam Trap Replacement

Replacing existing trap connections without introducing welding and associated hot-work requirements.

Existing Piping Modifications

Extending, rerouting or modifying existing steam and condensate piping using non-welded connections.

Benefits of Pyplok®

No Hot Work

Pyplok® connections are installed without welding, eliminating the need for hot-work permits and fire-watch personnel associated with conventional welding operations.

Faster Installation

The fitting is permanently swaged in seconds, reducing installation time and labour requirements compared with conventional welded connections.

Simplified Steam Trap Replacement

The cold-installation process can simplify replacement and modification work around existing steam trap assemblies, particularly where hot work is restricted.

Reduced Inspection Requirements

Pyplok® connections are verified using a Go/No-Go gauge, avoiding the radiographic inspection associated with welded joints.

Clean Installation

The non-welded installation process eliminates welding-related operations and associated chemical cleaning requirements.

Suitable for Constrained Locations

The compact installation process and portable hydraulic tooling make Pyplok® suitable for piping work in confined or difficult-to-access areas.

Industries

Oil & Gas

Steam and condensate piping for refineries, terminals and oil & gas processing facilities.

Petrochemical & Chemical

Non-welded connections for steam, condensate and process heating systems across chemical plants.

Power Generation

Steam trap and condensate piping applications within steam generation and auxiliary systems.

Process Industries

Suitable for steam distribution, tracing and condensate systems used throughout process manufacturing facilities.

Pharmaceutical & Food Processing

Supports clean and efficient steam and condensate piping where controlled installation practices are important.

Marine & Offshore

Provides a non-welded piping option for steam and condensate systems where access and hot-work restrictions can be challenging.

Why Cenergy?

At Cenergy Offshore, we provide engineered non-welded piping solutions using Tube-Mac® technologies, including Pyplok®, for industrial and process applications.

Our approach goes beyond supplying fittings. We can support projects with piping selection, engineering, material supply, installation guidance and technical support, helping customers select an appropriate non-welded solution for their application.

With Pyplok®, customers can adopt a proven alternative to conventional welded connections where installation speed, hot-work reduction, cleanliness and maintainability are important considerations.

Talk to our engineering team about your piping requirements and find the right solution for your application.

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