Make a new connection.
Hot tapping creates a controlled opening to connect a new branch to an existing operating pipeline, tank or plant piping system.
Connections to operating systems
PROPIPE · HOTTAP & LINESTOP
Hot tapping &
line stopping.
Engineered together.
Create new connections and plan pipeline isolation with Propipe’s engineered fittings, equipment and field support.
THE CONNECTION STARTS HERE
ENGINEERING · MANUFACTURING · FIELD SUPPORTOil & gas / Petrochemicals / Water
TWO TECHNIQUES. A CONNECTED SOLUTION.
Connect, isolate and plan the work.
Understand how hot tapping and line stopping support pipeline modifications and maintenance.
Isolate the section.
Line stopping introduces a plugging head through a prepared connection to temporarily isolate flow for work on a section of pipeline.
Temporary pipeline isolation
The project scope and operating conditions determine the intervention arrangement, including any bypass requirements.
THE PRODUCT RANGE
Six families. One coordinated approach.
Explore the fittings and equipment used across hot tapping and line stopping operations.
01 · EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Fittings
Engineered fittings for branch connections, line stopping and pipeline modifications.
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02 · EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Hot tapping machines
Tapping machines for connections to operating pipelines, tanks and plant piping.
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03 · EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Line stop actuators
Equipment for positioning and operating the line stop head during an intervention.
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04 · EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Hot tap valves
Valves for the connection between the pipeline fitting and intervention equipment.
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05 · EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Cutters & drills
Cutters and pilot drills for hot tapping across different equipment and applications.
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06 · EQUIPMENT & FITTINGS
Line stop heads
Plugging heads designed around the pipeline geometry and isolation requirements.
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FROM THE DRAWING TO THE FIELD
More than a set of components.
Bring equipment, engineered fittings and technical support together around the requirements of your pipeline project.
- EngineeringDefine the equipment and fitting requirements for the project.
- ManufacturingProduce and inspect the fittings, tools and equipment.
- Equipment integrationReview interfaces and the selected equipment configuration.
- Field supportSupport intervention planning and on-site execution.
TECHNICAL RESOURCES
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Product documentation, engineering examples and project references.
IN THE FIELD & IN THE WORKSHOP
Hottap & Linestop in action.
Browse the references filed under Hottap & Linestop. Historical years follow the provisional chronology in our Projects archive.
PROPIPE AND SGGP COMPLETE 12” HOT TAP ON 34” GAS EXPORT PIPELINE IN LIBYA
Propipe, together with its local Libyan partner SGGP (Sirt Gulf for Gas Projects), has successfully completed a 12” hot tap operation on a live 34” gas export pipeline in Libya.
August 31, 2026
Propipe equips another Eastern European contractor with Hot Tap and Line Stop technology up to 42″
Propipe has successfully completed the delivery of a comprehensive package of Hot Tap and Line Stop equipment to a pipeline contractor in Eastern Europe, providing the company with the capability
August 31, 2026
A new set of 20″ cl.300 3-way fittings and 20″ cl.300 linestop fittings completed and ready for delivery to an Eastern European pipeline operator.
Propipe has successfully completed the manufacturing and final inspection of a new set of 20″ Class 300 3-Way Fittings and 20″ Class 300 Line Stop Fittings, now ready for delivery
August 31, 2026
Propipe Performs Hot Tap and Line Stop Gasbag Operation at LNG Plant
Propipe has successfully carried out a Hot Tap and Line Stop gasbag operation at a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant, enabling critical pipeline intervention without interrupting plant operations.
March 11, 2026
PROPIPE AND SGGP COMPLETE 12” HOT TAP ON 34” GAS EXPORT PIPELINE IN LIBYA
Propipe, together with its local Libyan partner SGGP (Sirt Gulf for Gas Projects), has successfully completed a 12” hot tap operation on a live 34” gas export pipeline in Libya.
August 31, 2026
Propipe equips another Eastern European contractor with Hot Tap and Line Stop technology up to 42″
Propipe has successfully completed the delivery of a comprehensive package of Hot Tap and Line Stop equipment to a pipeline contractor in Eastern Europe, providing the company with the capability
August 31, 2026
A new set of 20″ cl.300 3-way fittings and 20″ cl.300 linestop fittings completed and ready for delivery to an Eastern European pipeline operator.
Propipe has successfully completed the manufacturing and final inspection of a new set of 20″ Class 300 3-Way Fittings and 20″ Class 300 Line Stop Fittings, now ready for delivery
August 31, 2026
Propipe Performs Hot Tap and Line Stop Gasbag Operation at LNG Plant
Propipe has successfully carried out a Hot Tap and Line Stop gasbag operation at a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant, enabling critical pipeline intervention without interrupting plant operations.
March 11, 2026
Propipe Supplies High-Pressure Repair Clamps for Gasoline Pipeline in Europe
Propipe has successfully supplied a series of high-pressure repair clamps for a gasoline pipeline operating at 150 bar in Europe.
The clamps are designed to allow pipeline operators to
March 11, 2026
Propipe Supplies Pipeline Pigs to Major Pipeline Operator in Southeast Asia
Propipe has successfully supplied a range of pipeline pigs to a major oil pipeline operator in Southeast Asia, supporting the maintenance and operational efficiency of critical pipeline infrastructure in the
March 11, 2026
Connecting the Gas Plant of Ratawi Oil Filed – IRAK
Propipe Supplies Hot Tapping Solutions to AKT Contractor for the Connection of the Ratawi Field to Iraq’s National Gas Network.
Propipe has successfully supplied engineered hot tapping fittings and essential
December 30, 2025
Propipe has designed, manufactured, and supplied stainless steel fittings for Enagás’ plant in Spain to perform a hot tap operation.
These fittings are being used in the expansion of the Enagás plant in Barcelona to increase the regasification capacity of the facility. By applying the hot tap technique, the new
September 30, 2025
Propipe hottap and linestop valves manufactured for American market
Propipe machines its valves with the highest standards of quality and design. These valves are specifically engineered for hot tap and line stop operations.
July 31, 2025
Reliable Cutter Repair Services – Any Brand, One Expert Partner
At Propipe, we now offer fast and professional repair services for Hottap and Linestop cutters, no matter the brand – including TD Williamson, Furmanite, and more.
Why replace when you
July 22, 2025
Propipe Hottap machine PTM-3070 in action in IRAK.
Propipe equipment and fittings are used around 55 countries by our partners, contractors and end users. we are in the market since 2002 servicing the industry.
July 17, 2025
ProPipe Technology Supporting Water Conservation in Ankara
Propipe customers continue to use our equipment worldwide, backed by our quality guarantee and technical support.
March 27, 2025
Hottap and Linestop equipment delivered to American customer
Propipe has expanded its presence in the American market by supplying high-quality Hottap and Linestop equipment, covering sizes from 2″ to 16″. This initiative empowers local contractors to independently perform
March 6, 2025
PTM-3070 Hottap Machine Delivered to Client in Italy
Propipe Hottap Machines: Expanding, Connecting, and Repairing Pipelines Without Interrupting SupplyPropipe hottap machines enable expansion, connection, and repair work on pipeline infrastructure under pressure without interrupting supply. These pipelines can
February 17, 2025
Propipe Completes a Turnkey Project for Welding, Hot Tap, and Flowmeter Installation at a Biogas Plant
The installation of flow meters on pressured pipeline at biogas plants will enable the sale of methane gas produced from the recycling of waste from Madrid’s sewer system to Spain’s
February 5, 2025
Propipe Hottap Cutter and Drill for T.D.Williamson 2460 Tapping Machine
Propipe is proud to announce the successful manufacturing of 48″ Cutter and 56″ Pilot Drills designed for the T.D. Williamson tapping machine, model 2460. These advanced tools are meticulously designed
December 10, 2024
Propipe Hottap & Linestop Equipment for America
Propipe is empowering local contractors to take control of their hottap and linestop markets by providing them with high-quality equipment and local training courses. This enables them to perform jobs
November 11, 2024
Propipe Linestop Housing adapter 28″ 600# with ByPass 12″ 600#
The Propipe Linestop Housing Adapter is a specialized pressure vessel designed to hold the Linestop head securely in place. This innovative product is essential for blocking the flow within pipelines,
October 15, 2024
Propipe Lock Sure Flanges: Essential for Isolating Pipeline Segments in Oil & Gas Maintenance”
Use in Maintenance:During pipeline maintenance, a segment of the pipeline needs to be isolated to ensure safe working conditions. Lock Sure Flanges are installed at specific points to stop the
October 9, 2024
Propipe Delivers Linestop Fittings with Lock Sure Flanges to European Gas Company
Propipe, a European leader in the manufacture of Hot Tap and Linestop fittings, has successfully delivered a set of Linestop fittings equipped with lock sure flanges to a major European
October 9, 2024
August 24, 2024
Propipe Successfully Completes Hot Tap on Ankara Municipality’s Main Water Pipeline
Propipe executed a Hot Tap on Ankara’s main water pipeline, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
July 2, 2024
Hottap Cutter Compatible with Leading Hottap Machines
Propipe is proud to announce the manufacturing of a new 36″ Hottap Cutter, compatible with T.D. Williamson and Furmanite Hottap Machines. This versatile cutter is designed to meet the highest
May 30, 2024
Subsea Hottap Operation
Subsea Hottap Operation Successful Subsea Hottap Operation Conducted by Tecnosub and Propipe hottap machine In a remarkable feat of engineering prowess, Tecnosub, one of the leading innovators in subsea technology,
May 30, 2024
Hottap Valves for South American Market
Propipe, a leading provider of innovative pipeline solutions, has successfully manufactured and delivered specialized 12″ 600# and 8″ 600# Slim Hottap Valves tailored for the South American market. These cutting-edge
May 30, 2024
Successful 36″ Hottap Job on Crude Oil Pipeline in Mexico
We are thrilled to announce that one of our esteemed clients in Mexico has successfully completed a significant 36-inch hottap operation on a crude oil pipeline using our state-of-the-art hottap
May 30, 2024
Ankara Municipality
Hot Tap on Ankara Municipality’s Main Water Pipeline Propipe Successfully Completes Hot Tap on Ankara Municipality’s Main Water Pipeline Propipe is proud to announce the successful execution of a Hot
May 30, 2024
Slim Valve 24″ 600# For Hottap and Linestop
For more information on Propipe’s latest product offering, visit www.propipe.com
April 18, 2024
Successful Subsea Hottap Operation Conducted by Tecnosub and Propipe hottap machine.
In a remarkable feat of engineering prowess, Tecnosub, one of the leading innovators in subsea technology, has completed a groundbreaking 14″ subsea hottap on a 24″ oil discharge pipe off
April 15, 2024
Hottap 36″ Mexican Job
We are thrilled to announce that one of our esteemed clients in Mexico has successfully completed a significant 36-inch hottap operation on a crude oil pipeline using our state-of-the-art hottap
February 13, 2024
Propipe Hottap Company design and manufacture subsea Hottap Machine for an application in Pacific Ocean.
Today, following the comprehensive training of client´s technicians and the successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of 16-inch underwater hot tap system at ours facilities in Madrid, The client have taken
January 22, 2024
Hottap Technology Facilitates Seamless Line Connection in Iraq
Propipe, a Key Supplier to Iraq’s Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industry, Showcases Expertise in Hottap and Linestop Operations In a groundbreaking development in the heart of Iraq’s thriving energy sector,
December 22, 2023
Propipe Hottap Company Empowers Chinese Pipeline Operator with Hottap Machine Sale and Technician Training
In a significant stride towards enhancing pipeline maintenance capabilities, Propipe, a leading provider of cutting-edge pipeline solutions, has successfully sold a state-of-the-art Hottap Machine to a prominent Chinese pipeline operator.
December 20, 2023
Propipe Unveils Specialized Ø56″ and Ø40″ Hottap Cutters for T.D. Williamson’s TDW-2460 Machine, Targeting Booming Asian Gas Infrastructure Market
Propipe, a leading manufacturer in pipeline solutions, proudly announces the production of big standard hottap cutters designed specifically for use with the T.D. Williamson hottap machine, model TDW-2460. This unveiling
November 15, 2023
LineStop Double Position Job 22″ 600#
Propipe and its contractor have performed a double Position 21″ 600# online plugging in the Slovakia, Central Europe region. 100% Propipe machinery has been used, along with fittings manufactured by
June 27, 2023
Customise Linestop Head
Propipe has designed a custom Linestop Head for one of its clients in Asia, which can cover a wider range of pipe diameters. At Propipe, we strive to meet our
May 12, 2023
Complete Hottap & LinesTop Equipment
In a major development, Propipe, a leading provider of pipeline maintenance solutions, has successfully delivered complete Hottap and Linestop Equipment for a high-pressure transmission pipeline in central Europe. The PTM-5108 tapping
May 4, 2023
Linestop fitting 32 x 32
Ø32″ x Ø32″ 600# LineStop split Fitting delivered to East Europe Gas pipeline operator.
February 7, 2023
Hottap Machine PTM-1028 equivalent to T.D.Williamson T-101
Brand new tapping machine TM1028 with 28″ stroke, many adapters and accessories shipped to America.
February 7, 2023
Hottap Machine PTM-5108
Propipe TM5108 14″-42″ with 108″ stroke test drilling a 25mm thick plate with 16″ cutter while all cutter tips are cutting at the same time. Propipe machines are thoroughly and
February 7, 2023
Hottap 48″ Irak
Propipe 48″ #600 fitting after a successful hottap operation – picture shared by our trusted partners from AKT Oil Services. One of the largest diameter hottap operations performed in Irak .
October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022
Propipe Fittings in Irak
Propipe Linestop fitting 30in cl.600 and bypass 30x24in cl.600 before hottap and linestop at a customer in Irak with our local partner.
October 18, 2022
Propipe Equipment at job site
Propipe equipment and fittings in a 4″ cl.300 hottap&linestop operation in two positions with temporary bypass on East Europe gas distribution pipeline.
October 18, 2022
Hottap and LineStop 30″ for USA
A brand new set of 30″ hottap and linestop equipment leaving Propipe premises for US market.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Machine PTM-3070 Hottap Machine
Tapping Machine PTM-3070 Hydraulic (4″ to 16″ 102 Bars) including adapters, cutters, drills, housings and Sealing Elements to prepare a new service company for India and a strong partner.
October 18, 2022
Hottap MAchine PTM-3048 Hottap Machine
Tapping Machine PTM-3048 Pneumatic (3″ to 12″ 102 Bars) including adapters, cutters, Slim Valves, drills, Linestop head, housings and Sealing Elements to prepare a new service company for the central
October 18, 2022
Hottap Large Cutters 84″ and 66″ For T.D.Williamson Machine
Ø84″ and Ø66″ Hottap Cutters for TDW 2460 Tapping Machine.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Fitting 32″ x 32″ 600# Fitting
Ø32″ Hottap Performed on Ø40″ Russian Gas Pipeline at the border of Ukraine – RomaniaØ40″ x Ø32″ 600# LineStop Fitting RF including Blind Set and LS flow Through Plug
October 18, 2022
LineStop Hydraulic Actuators II
LineStop Actuator ACT II Hydraulic Ø14″ – Ø20″ 100 Bars. Propipe manufacture them for low or High temperature, gas, crude oil or other fluids.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Slim Valve 30″ 600# SV
Ø30″ 600# Slim Valves for Hottap and LineStop Operations, Compatibles with T. D. Williamson and Team Industrial Equipment.
October 18, 2022
Basrah NACE Hottap Fitting
Hottap Fittings Ø22″ x 18″ 300# NACE LS Flange and completion Plug Flow Through, For Basrah Gas Company (Irak) manufactured in Madrid following SHELL´s Specifications. Material: Plate: P355 NL1 (EN-10028-2) Design
October 18, 2022
Hottap and LineStop Fitting for IRAK
Linestop Fittings manufactured in Madrid for the Market of Middle East following SHELL´s Specifications. MaterialPlate: P355 N (EN-10028-2) Design Code: 31.3Flanges: SA 105 Welding: ASME IX Main size of LineStop
October 18, 2022
Hottap Machine PTM-5108 East Europe
A PTM-5108 Tapping Machine has been delivered to a client in Europe to perform Hottaps from Ø12″ to Ø42″ for 100 bar pressure pipelines of Gas or Oil. Compatibility test
October 18, 2022
Hottap and Linestop Equipment for Naturgy Chile
We delivered Linestop equipment to a South American country for gas pipelines of 51 Bar design pressure 4″, 10″ and 16″ equipment.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Fittings for CPECC China
Propipe has signed the first contract with China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) for supplying of Hottap and linestop fittings.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Cutters for Sonatrach Algeria
Propipe Manufactured and supplied special Cutters and Drills to Sonatrach (Algerian Oil Company) to be used with their Hottap Equipment (Tapping Machines 1200XL and 760).
October 18, 2022
Hottap Fittings for Slovakia SPP-D
PROPIPE has been recently awarded a 3 year general agreement at gas distribution company in Slovakia for supply of hot tapping and line stopping fittings.Already delivered fittings include linestop fittings
October 18, 2022
Hottap Slim Valve for Canada 6″ 600# SV
4 units of Ø 6″ 600# Hot-tap and line-Stop Valves delivered to a contractor to perform Line-Stop Job in Canada. Time of Manufacturing 6 Weeks
October 18, 2022
Hottap Special 3WT
Special Lock-Sure Three way Tee manufactured for European Market.Ø 20 3/4″ X Ø 14″ X Ø 14″ 300# Three way tee with a parallel branch to the main pipeline.Ø 20
October 18, 2022
Hottap Slim Valve 56″ 600#
The Biggest Hottap & Linestop valve ever manufactured in the world has been delivered to Middle East by Propipe. We have been manufacturing this Ø56″ 600# valves using the best
October 18, 2022
Propipe CNC
Propipe has acquired a machining company in Madrid – Alcala de Henares with enough capacity to produce our products. Propipe has acquired a machining company in Madrid – Alcala de
October 18, 2022
Hottap Valve British Gas
Propipe supplies first two of five Hottap Valves manufactured for a former subsidiary of British Gas Company in London. Propipe supplies first two of five Hottap Valves manufactured for a
October 18, 2022
Hottap Cutter Kuwait
Hottap Cutters and Drills for a steel – Concrete Pipeline located in Kuwait.
October 18, 2022
Hottap and LineStop Fitting transgaz 28×28
Propipe has just delivered LineStop fittings 28″ x 28″ 600# and 20″ x 20″ 600# for Transgaz.
October 18, 2022
Hottap & Linestop Fittings Bultransgaz
We Manufactured Large diameters of LineStop Fittings 28″ x 28″ 600# and 24″ x 24″ for BulGTransGaz in bulgaria.
October 18, 2022
LineStop Fittings Transgaz
Hottap & LineStop Split tees according to ASME for European Market.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Fitting for Papua
Papua New Guinea Gas Company just bought a 6″ x 6″ 600# LineStop Fitting including LockSure Flange, Back Plates and pig guide scarfed manufactured for a Transmission gas pipeline 80 Bar pressure.Propipe
October 18, 2022
Hottap 2″ Constructora San Jose
2″ Hottap Service Done by Propipe in Barcelona – Spain A profesional Job done in a Gas Pipeline by Propipe, installing a valve and allowing the client to control the access to
October 18, 2022
Hottap Fittings for Naturgy
Propipe received the first purchase order from NATURGY, a international gas distributor that operates in more than 8 countries in European and American continent. NATURGY placed a large order for several
October 18, 2022
Lock sure Flanges Romania
LOCK SURE (LS) Flanges are supplied for Romanian Market which propipe has been introduced as a third manufacturer of Hottap and LineStop products. (Lock Sure is equivalent of Lock-O-Ring denomination
October 18, 2022
Hottap Angle Tee Pemex
One of best contractor of PEMEX ordered a Lateral Hottap Fitting Tee to Propipe for the connection of a new Platform in the Golf of Mexico. The lateral Tee was
October 18, 2022
Hottap Special cutters
We manufacture special Hottap cutters to be used for tapping on Tanks or plates. Saudi Arabia is one of most important market in Middle East and our cutters are used
October 18, 2022
Hottap Machine PTM-5108 Petrobras
Petrobras, the national oil and gas company of Brazil chosen Propipe Hottap Machine and placed an order for two Tapping Machine to cover 4″ to 20″ 100 Bar and 20″
October 18, 2022
Hottap Three Way Tee 56″ x 48″ 600# 3WT
Propipe Manufactured the first Hottap Fitting Three way tee 48″ x 56″ 600# in the world for Sour Gas which were welded on Gas Transmission pipeline.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Machine PTM-1028 Ecuador
Propipe received its first order from Ecuador for manufacturing of TM1028 Tapping Machine including all its spare parts and field training.
October 18, 2022
Hottap Valve 24″ SV 600#
One of largest pipeline operator in Middle East ordered a Hottap Valve 24″ 600# (Maximum working Pressure = 100 Bar) special for Hottap and LineStop operation for Sour Gas.Propipe designed,
October 18, 2022
Ball Valve 56″ Petropars
Propipe Supplied a 56″ 600# Ball Valve for South Pars Phase 12 to the JV of Daelim Korean Engineering Company
October 18, 2022
Nargan
Propipe signed a Contract to Supply package of Fittings, Pipes, Valves, Isolation Joints and Hottap Fitting to Nargan for connecting the Gas Treatment Plant (Phase 12) of Gas Complex.
October 18, 2022
Hottap valve 48″
One of largest pipeline operator in Middle East ordered a Hottap Valve 48″ 600# (Maximum working Pressure = 100 Bar) special for Hottap and LineStop operation for Sour Gas. Propipe designed, calculated and manufactured
October 18, 2022
Basrah Irak Hottap
Propipe fittings for Basrah Gas Company. Propipe Fitting is being weld in Irak, for Basrah Gas Company.
October 13, 2022
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