As part of our comprehensive testing and development programme, we are pleased to announce that our WASK Teeset drilling machine has successfully passed a third party evaluation using 100% Hydrogen.
Teeset has been the pre-eminent method of safely drilling gas mains pipes up to 2 bar/12” for over 40 years and this latest development is aligned with the UK’s transition to Hydrogen as a replacement for natural gas (Methane) in the Gas network.
For Britain to meet the challenge of climate change, we need to replace the carbon-emitting natural gas that 85% of our homes rely upon for heating, hot water and cooking.
Our WASK water equipment distribution partner, Sarco Stopper have reported a successful trial of our WASK Aquastop system in Sardinia, Italy.
The job was to isolate across a cast iron water main and road intersection to install 3 new valves for control of a multi fed/directional water network. The utilization of the technology resulted in customers in the local area avoiding an 8-hour shutdown. The job was high profile with the local mayor and press in attendance with an associated story being published.
The local water company is now interested in hiring equipment/service from the sub-distributor based in Rome or buying a number of Aquastop kits to deploy themselves as they have 40+ jobs to complete going forward.
Sarco Stopper are also looking to other territories such as North Italy/Milan, Austria, Romania, Spain and Germany, in addition to the already flourishing utilization in Australia.
“Total Pipeline Specialists are delighted to have been appointed as a Distribution Partner for WASK gas products, which further strengthens our proud association with Crane Building Services & Utilities and Viking Johnson. We are particularly excited about the new opportunities that WASK’s global leading specialist mains, service fittings and pipeline equipment will bring to TPS’ comprehensive multi-utility offering. In an area of the market that requires sound technical understanding and knowledge, the WASK product range, backed up by an excellent support function, fits perfectly with our own ‘Specialists’ branding.”
Barry Vize. Director, TPS.
“We are delighted to welcome TPS on board as a distributor for our Gas brands, WASK and Sperryn in Northern Ireland. They are already a successful distributor for our Viking Johnson products and their experience, technical know-how and geographical location make them an excellent fit for our well-established and comprehensive ‘Mains to Meter’ product portfolio.”
Glen Collins. VP Sales & Marketing Europe, Crane BS&U.
