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Pigging Equipment

BKW has developed and patented pigging equipment
that advances pigging into the 21^st Century.

Pig and Sphere Traps

Includes special purpose launchers and receivers, sub sea retrievable traps, multiple automatic pig launchers and receivers

Pig Trap Trays

Capacities to 12,000 lbs with elevation and lateral movements, drip pans and pig pulling and pushing devices

Pig Trap Jib Cranes

360 degree rotation with hand or motorized hoists

Pig and Sphere "Y"

Two into one custom design for pigs, spheres or both

Multiple Automatic Pig Launchers

Loads several pigs at one loading and can be launched either remote or manual. Also allows the launching of smart pigs.

BKW specializes in pigging equipment that is not standard "off the shelf" items. BKW will provide conceptual design and fabrication to meet a client's needs. Unusual designs have included:

Pig trap trays that elevate pigs and inserts and removes the pig into and out of the trap.
A piggable 'Y' capable of sphere and pig passage.
Removable sphere and pig launcher devices for vertical launchers on offshore platforms.
Pig and sphere hauling equipment for ease of pig and sphere handling, both offshore and onshore, including baskets, trailers and tongs.

BKW specializes in custom pigging equipment for a variety of pigging problems. Consultation with the clients concerning operating procedures, service and pigging goals will achieve a successful pigging system. BKW designs, fabricates and installs the right pigging system for your needs.

Pig Traps can be furnished complete with valve blow downs, skid mounted and ready to go to work. Only two tie-ins are required and they are in and out.

BKW can provide trap barrels modified for smart pig extensions for frequent cleaning pig runs and with an occasional smart pig run.

BKW designs sub sea pig launcher and receiver barrels that are retrievable for surface loading and unloading.

BKW fabricates sphere release mechanisms for normal sphere launching, pins for vertical pig and sphere launchers and rockers for large diameter vertical launchers.

BKW's multiple automatic pig launchers are used in remote locations providing pigging without on-site labor.

BKW pig trap trays and jib cranes are used to enhance the loading and unloading of large diameter pigs. Trays can be equipped with hydraulic rams for loading and hydraulic winches for unloading. Trays are also equipped with 360º jib cranes, tray bridles, rails and elevating devices.

BKW designs and fabricates pig hauling equipment and trailers for highway, helicopter or offshore service.

BKW designs and fabricates piggable 'Y's for a variety of operating problems. In addition, BKW provides sphere 'Y's and sphere tees.

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10" ANSI Pig Trap Launcher	3" ANSI 150 Launcher with Pig Stops	3" ANSI 150 Captive Pig Traps	18" ANSI 600 Piggable Y	10" ANSI 600 Piggable Y
6" ANSI 300 Y	6" ANSI 600 Pig Launcher	Typical Pin for Pig and Sphere Release	BKW Receiver	BKW Sphere Y