Control the Flow with Valve Insertions
for Commercial, Industrial, and Municipal Clients
Valve Insertions for Pressurized Pipelines
Valve insertions are valuable techniques for working on pressurized pipelines without major disruptions for commercial, industrial, and municipal applications. They provide greater control over the flow of fluids within the pipeline and allow for isolation of specific sections for maintenance, repairs, or upgrades without disrupting service to the entire system. By allowing work to be performed on sections of the pipeline without shutting down the entire system, valve insertions minimize service interruptions for customers and reduce operational downtime.
This technique has become more and more prevalent as our pipeline infrastructure ages. For example, nearly 40% of New York City’s water pipes were installed before 1941, but the recommended life span for a water pipe is typically 50 to 70 years. And this aging problem is not isolated to New York. One of the most common issues, valve failure, poses a significant risk to water utilities across the country. It can cause disruptions to service, affecting millions of customers, including essential services like fire protection, hospitals, data centers, schools, and more.
Previously, removing and replacing malfunctioning valves would have required system shutdowns, leaving customers without service for extended periods.
The Solution: Maintain and Repair Pipelines
with Valve Insertions
To help utilities and municipalities maintain continuous water service while upgrading their systems, OES employs Insta-Valve, Hydra-Stop’s line of high-quality insertion valves. OES’s valve insertion solution enables utilities and municipalities to perform essential maintenance and upgrades to their water infrastructure, potable water, wastewater, and industrial systems, all without impacting service to customers or businesses.
Whether for planned, routine, or emergency maintenance, OES will install a valve precisely where a control point is needed—directly onto an existing, pressurized water main. The installation process is quick, straightforward – and most importantly – safe, requiring only a single circular cut into the main. No reaming or system shutdown is necessary, preserving pipe integrity and structure, while eliminating the associated costs of service interruptions.
Permanently installed, the new valve provides the same control and maintenance capabilities as a traditional resilient, seated gate valve. By enabling site-specific control, OES’s valve installation allows utilities and municipalities to perform essential maintenance and upgrades on their water infrastructure without impacting customer service. Contact OES for a quote on insertion valve services that will be on time, and within budget.