cleaning pig

cleaning pig
Cleaning pigs are sent through the pipeline to displace any loose debris out of the pipeline. These cleaning pigs can be modified by the addition of brushes and scrapers to more aggressively scour the pipe wall or remove any wax build-up that may have occurred.

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