Rapid Service Isolator

A new technique developed by Steve Vick International which
allows an operative to isolate a metallic low pressure service under ‘no gas’ conditions to enable the service to be safely cut and subsequently dead inserted with a new PE pipe.

Currently, the technique is available for low pressure services
(up to 75 mbar) with diameters from ¾” to 1¼”, but it is envisaged
that larger diameters will subsequently be added. We are
also currently designing a system to remove the sealant gas free to allow live service insertion.

This technique is designed as a safe alternative to the common
practice of isolating a live service by first wrapping it in grease-based tape and cutting through the tape and the service to minimise blow. By using a clamp with a gland and an inert sealant injected through a 5mm drilled hole, the Rapid Service Isolator provides a method of cutting the pipe in ‘no gas’ conditions, considerably reducing any risk to operatives from build-up
of gas in the trench.

Everything required to carry out Live Service Termination is included in the kit which is supplied in a fabric carrier. The sealant is purchased separately and comes in sealed cartridges marked with quantities required for each service diameter.

Benefits 

• Safety - a safe method of cutting through live services in no gas conditions prior to dead
  insertion. The sealant used is inert which
  means no health/handling hazards.
• Environmentally friendly - service can be
  isolated close to main to minimise excavation
  and part used cartridges can be re-used.
• Speed - takes only a minute to drill the service
  (5mm hole) and no waiting time once sealant
  is injected - service can be cut immediately. The
  entire process takes less than three minutes.
• Ease of use - easy-to use applicator gun for
  injecting sealant and the kit is compact and
  lightweight.
• Adaptable – modified jaw locking pliers fit all
  sizes in the range (¾” to 1¼”) and it can be
  used on bends, sockets and Top-tees.