APC Pig Launcher and Receiver Skids
All pipelines need to be pigged at some time KEY FEATURES
in their operational lives, whether this is as part Our standard Launching and Receiving Systems are
of a regular frequent cleaning pig programme, complete packages. All components are assembled,
as a precursor for an inspection tool or tested and ready for field installation.
▪ Carbon Steel Body
maintenance task, or for pipeline conversion to
▪ Units are furnished with closures (bolted blind cover)
allow it to carry a different product. Pig traps or ▪ Cover gasket
also known as pig launchers and receivers are ▪ Vent, drain, pressure, Pig Sig. connections
installed on pipelines to offer a safe and ▪ All nozzles are properly sized and located
effective means of inserting and removing ▪ Bypass piping is fabricated and connected for sure
fit-up
pipeline pigs to and from pipelines. ▪ All units are sandblasted and prime coated
▪ Handling equipment is offered for handling larger
pigs
▪ Units designed, tested and inspected to meet
THE SOLUTION customer’s code requirements
APC offers complete Pig Launching and Receiving Systems ▪ 100% weld inspection
to meet the pipeline operator’s pigging needs. Our
launchers and receivers can be designed to
accommodate scraper pigs, sphere pigs or smart pigs, or
any combination of the three. These system packages
include the Launcher / Receiver, Closure, Pig Signal,
Bypass / Kicker Piping, Valves, Handling Equipment if
required, and Skid Mounted to ease field installation.
All units are designed and fabricated to relevant required
pipeline and vessel design codes including:
▪ ASME U Stamp Division 1 & 2
▪ ASME VIII
▪ NACE
▪ BS 5500
▪ ASME B31.3, B31.4, B
OPTIONS
APC can design pig launcher and receiver systems that
are 'tailor-made' to meet specific operational
requirements. This can include:
▪ Quick Open T-Bolt Closure
▪ Lifting Lugs for Installation
▪ Integrated Skid Mounted Packages
▪ Pressure gauge/switch (fitted)
▪ Pig Signaler
▪ Alternate elastomer seals to suit various applications
▪ Weld Neck Flanged connections
▪ Additional ancillary connections
▪ Special coatings
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APC Pig Launcher and Receiver Skids
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Pig Launching Package
Approx.
Size C H L W
Weight/Lbs.
12” x 16” 3’8” 3’0” 21’10” 6’0” 12,950
14” x 18” 3’10” 3’2” 22’4” 6’4” 14,000
16” x 20” 4’0” 3’2” 23’8” 6’8” 18,200
20” x 24” 5’0” 5’2” 26’7” 8’4” 27,500
24” x 28” 5’11” 5’6” 31’0” 9’6” 35,550
30” x 34” 6’11” 5’10” 38’4” 11’4” 52,500
36” x 40” 7’8” 6’5” 45’8” 12’4” 76,300
40” x 44” 8’0” 7’7” 50’1” 13’0” 107,660
Pig Receiving Package
Approx.
Size C H L W
Weight/Lbs.
12” x 16” 3’8” 3’0” 26’11” 6’0” 13,230
14” x 18” 3’10” 3’2” 27’4” 6’4” 15,450
16” x 20” 4’0” 3’2” 27’6” 6’8” 20,100
20” x 24” 5’0” 5’2” 31’3” 8’5” 26,700
24” x 28” 5’11” 5’6” 36’0” 9’6” 37,700
30” x 34” 6’11” 5’10” 45’10” 11’4” 56,340
36” x 40” 7’8” 6’5” 55’7” 12’4” 82,200
40” x 44” 8’0” 7’7” 61’6” 13’0” 115,350
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