Hot Tapping Case Study: Jaguar Land Rover

HOT TAPPING CASE STUDY

Client:  Webber N.W Ltd, on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover 

The Problem:

Webbers were required to tap into a 6” cooling water main to supply new machinery.   

However, the water main could not be isolated or drained down because the system was constantly in use. 

Being a long-term client of Ormond hot tapping services, Webbers contacted us to do a under pressure drill on water. 

Our solution: 

Ormond shaped a 4” saddle and welded it on to the 6” water main. 

After successfully pressure testing the new connection, Ormond attached the under-pressure drill and began hot tapping the live water main. 

Once the hot tapping was complete, Ormond installed a safety blank to prevent leaving an open end. 

Tasks Involved:

1. Pressure test 
2. Hot tapping/under pressure drilling
3. Welding
4. Commercial Pipework