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What is pigging in pipe?

Updated: 11/1/2022
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Pigging is when a tight fitting (but not sticking!) plug (the pig) is inserted into a pipe, and then made to travel down the pipe by applying pressure to the pipe behind the pig. Pigs can be used to clean and inspect the pipe, and also to separate different batches of material from each other.

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