Tonisco delivers specialized services for live pipeline modifications. Whether you need hot tapping, line stopping, or emergency repairs, our teams keep district heating, water, gas, and industrial networks running while critical work is performed.
We combine decades of field experience with purpose-built equipment to execute projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
With over 50 years of experience and operations in more than 20 countries, Tonisco Service delivers high-quality hot tapping and line stopping solutions worldwide. We specialize in flexible, under-pressure maintenance services such as sensor installations, inline leak detection, and valve replacements — all performed without service interruptions.
Our proven hot tapping and line stopping methods enable safe expansions and modifications of pipeline networks under pressure, eliminating the need for costly shutdowns.
Tonisco’s hot tapping equipment supports branch sizes from DN10 (3/8″) to DN1600 (64″), handling a wide range of pipeline materials including plastic, composite, and stainless steel.
Our line stopping solutions are compatible with both weldable and non-weldable pipelines, covering sizes from DN20 (3/4″) to DN1600 (64″), ensuring versatile and reliable service for all network types.
Tonisco Service team executes:
- Professional hot tapping and line stopping operations with precision and safety.
- Turnkey pipeline modifications and repairs, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Complex maintenance projects on pressurized pipelines without service interruptions.
- Customized solutions for district heating and cooling network expansions.
Tonisco Service offers cost-effective, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions for alterations and maintenance on pressurized pipeline networks. Whether the worksite is above ground, underground, or underwater, we have the expertise to perform the job without any service shutdowns. Our commitment to high-quality standards guarantees that our customers consistently receive the best possible service.
Hot Tapping
Create New Pipeline Connections Without Interrupting Service
Hot tapping allows branch connections to be made on pressurized pipelines without shutting down the network. Tonisco’s expert technicians perform each operation with precision, ensuring safety and reliability.
Benefits:
- No interruption of service or flow
- Safe and controlled operations under pressure
- Compatible with water, district heating, gas, and industrial pipelines
- Rapid, on-site execution with experienced personnel
Applications:
- Adding new connections to live networks
- Installing valves or measurement points
- Infrastructure upgrades and expansions
Line Stopping
Isolate Sections of Active Pipelines for Maintenance or Repair
Line stopping solutions allow temporary isolation of pipeline sections under pressure, enabling repairs, modifications, and valve replacements without shutting down the network.
Benefits:
- Maintain network operations while work is performed
- Emergency or planned repairs possible
- Supports critical infrastructure where downtime is costly
- Safe, reliable, and compliant with industrial standards
Applications:
- Temporary section isolation
- Leak repairs
- Valve replacements and tie-ins
- System modifications on pressurized pipelines