Flowstop Ltd are now part of the ALH/ Pipe Equipment Specialists group. Online sales and enquiries will now go through Pipe Equipment Specialists.
Brass Hand Pump with 1 /4" BSP Connector.-
Also know as a weak link or fuse, the Breakaway Connector is designed to prevent damage to cables and pipes resulting from excessive tensile loads. -
We supply a range of high quality water-based cable pulling lubricant for underground power and telecommunication cable installations that provide superior friction reduction and thus reducing the risk of cable damage. All types adhere perfectly to cables in wet weather and has a resistance to wash off in water filled ducts Techlube TLHD is specially designed for heavy cables and difficult cable pulls. Provides superior friction reduction between cable and all forms of duct Techlube TLMulti is a medium duty general purpose cable lubricant providing superior friction reduction in high shear and on difficult electrical utility and heavier telecommunication cable placing operations Techlube TLPHD pourable cable lubricant for medium weight and lighter cable pulling operations. Its string and cling consistency adheres perfectly to cables in all conditions. Techlube PHD can be used with electrical and telecommunication cables TL Lubaduk/M (9702A) is a BT approved lubricant conforming to MAT138A. Formulated with silicone polymers to reduce friction during installation of telecommunication and fibre-optic cable in underground subduct for both pulling and blowing cable installation methods TL Lubaduk (9702NB) is similar to above but does not contain silicone polymers and is therefore a lower cost alternative to our “M” version but still meets the British Telecom specification MAT 138A -
Here at Pipe Equipment Specialists Ltd, we offer a range of cable rollers which are suitable for a range of uses such as cable laying. Our range of cable rollers are available in a range of designs and sizes and we have something to meet the needs of all of our customers. All of the rollers for cables we offer are designed and manufactured to some of the highest industry standards. For more information on our rollers, be sure to get in touch with us. Alternatively order new cable rollers online today from Pipe Equipment Specialists Ltd. -
Flowstop air bags are designed to go through restricted openings measuring about 1/4 of the nominal pipe diameter or less. Manufactured from natural rubber bladder covered in proofer canvas.
Flowstop Ltd are now part of the ALH/ Pipe Equipment Specialists group. Online sales and enquiries will now go through Pipe Equipment Specialists.- Produced in cylindrical and spherical shapes.
- Standard range 1"-15" (25mm-375mm) Available with schrader valve as standard or brass cock as an extra.
- Larger range 16"-96" (400mm-2400mm) Come complete with ball valve.
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Continuous fibreglass rods, which are also known as cobras, is flexible pipe rodding. We regularly offer our fibreglass pipe rodding to customers throughout the UK. Our fibreglass rods are supplied in a metal frame and the pipe rodding is available in a range of thicknesses and lengths. The rodding we offer is available in diameters of 4.5mm, 6.7mm, 9mm, 11mm and 14mm and we can supply almost any length. All of our continuous pipe rodding equipment is designed and manufactured to some of the highest industry standards. Having offered our continuous pipe rodding to customers throughout the UK for many years, we have become well-known for the quality of products we offer. For more information on our continuous fibreglass rods please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll be more than happy to assist. Alternatively order pipe rodding online today from Pipe Equipment Specialists Ltd. -
This swivel is specifically designed for directional drilling applications and incorporates a number of unique and patented features which ensure it will withstand a prolonged period under load below ground. -
The Eesiseel range of inflatable stoppers are designed for use where there is access to the full pipe bore: Eesiseel stoppers give the following benefits:Flowstop Ltd are now part of the ALH/ Pipe Equipment Specialists group. Online sales and enquiries will now go through Pipe Equipment Specialists.- All pipe sizes from 1.9"-12.6" (48mm-320mm) can be sealed with just five Eesiseel Stoppers.
- Easy to achieve a good seal.
- Easy to inflate through a self-sealing car-type Schrader valve or brass cock.
- Very easy to clean.
- Robust and durable: will last a long time when properly cared-for.
- resistant to a large number of chemicals
- We have a 4″ (100mm) stopper with a 1/2″ (12.7mm) i/d tube through the centre of the bag, used for pressure testing. Other sizes can be manufactured upon request
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Expanding Stoppers also know as drain plugs or bungs, are used for pipes and ducts in the size range from 1/2″ (12mm) to 48″ (1200mm). They are manufactured from nylon, aluminium or pressed steel (dependant on size) and are designed to prevent the ingress of water and dirt into new and existing pipes. All stoppers have a central bored shaft in the size range ½″ to 2″ (dependant upon stopper size). This shaft has an external BSP thread and is fitted with a sealing cap. -
Foam Pigs are used to remove dust or fluids from all pipe materials. They are generally pushed through a pipe using air or water pressure, although they can be supplied with a facility to allow them to be pulled through a pipe. Available in the size range 10mm to 1200mm. The prices online are for our basic soft foam pigs (1.5 lbs/cuft). For any bespoke pig or harder density versions, please contact our sales team. -
Our range of Foam Pigs c/w Rope have been specially designed to make the installation off draw ropes and tapes into cable ducts and pipes much simpler and quicker. Once installed, the draw rope, or tape, can be use to pull in a cable or winch wire. We also offer a Foam Pig c/w Metal Eyes. -
Hand Pump C/W Schrader Valve ConnectorFlowstop Ltd are now part of the ALH/ Pipe Equipment Specialists group. Online sales and enquiries will now go through Pipe Equipment Specialists. -
For pressure testing and temporary sealing of gas, water, oil and sewerage pipes made of steel, cast iron, clay, plastic and concrete. For maximum allowable back pressures for each size of plug, please see attached the Datasheet in the document section. Please note that plugs must be suitably braced when applying any back pressure, in order to prevent the risk of accident. -
Can be used to seal or test all types of pipe from 35mm up to 1200mm. 1.5 bar and 2.5 bar models available. The Pipe Equipment Specialists’ range of Inflatable Pipe Stoppers can be used to seal and test all type of pipes from 35mm up to 1200mm. Two models are available – Blank and Test. Two inflation pressures – 1.5 bar and 2.5 bar. Allowable Backpressure (Test Pressure) is equal to 50% of the Inflation Pressure.** Large expansion range. Lightweight – most sizes can be installed by one person. Can be supplied with any length of inflation hose. ** Maximum inflation & back pressure figures are for stoppers fully inserted into the pipe and mechanically braced against slippage. An Inflation assembly, complete with pressure relief and pressure gauge, suitable for use with an on site compressor, can be supplied separately. A Heavy Duty Hand Pump is also available. -
This cost effective simple product prevents expensive damage to PE pipes from the "cut" edge of the existing pipe during insertion. They are also used to provide permanent protection. Extensive size ranges available. Please check our data sheet to show trumpet dimensions. -
Designed specifically for Directional Drilling to prevent the ingress of drilling fluid in the pipe. Available in the size range 32mm up to 500mm. Please contact us for any size not shown in the options below. -
Nylon Air Bags are designed to go through restricted openings measuring about 1/4 of the nominal pipe diameter or less.Flowstop Ltd are now part of the ALH/ Pipe Equipment Specialists group. Online sales and enquiries will now go through Pipe Equipment Specialists.- Manufcature from natural rubber bladder and covered in Grey proofed nylon.
- Produced in cylindrical and spherical shapes.
- Standard range 1"-15" (25mm-375mm). Available with Schrader valve as standard, or brass cock as an extra
- Standard range 16"-96" (400mm-2400mm).Supplied complete with ball valve.
- We can also supply a Nylon Bag c/w Centre Hole
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A reliable and maintenance free one piece towing head which screws into the internal bore of a plastic pipe or duct. -
We can supply various sizes of D Shackle’s. They are Ideal for connecting to anchor points or to other fittings. If the size you require are not shown on this page. Please contact our sales team. -
Double Clevis Swivel for limited rotational applications. Used in winching applications to avoid damage to the cable or product pipe as a result of twisting winch wires. The Double Clevis Swivels feature a large clevis thereby avoiding the need for ‘D’ shackles and enabling direct connection onto Pipe Equipment Towing Heads. They are used in pipe bursting operations to ease rod and blade removals in two way bursts. -
Used to ‘prove’ the internal bore of a pipe or duct prior to the installation of a liner or cable. This is our Solid Nylon Proving Pig version. Also see our Steel Dumbbell Style version. We can supply any size of Proving pig. However, the diameter is normally 10% less than the ID of the pipe. If you do not see the size, you require below, please contact our sales team. We can manufacture bespoke sizes. -
Our original and most popular Towing Head designed to work over a range of wall thicknesses for any particular pipe size. This can be supplied with or without a rear eye and with a flat plate in place of the nose cone. The Red Nose Towing Head has been designed to reduce the weight of the Standard Towing Head in sizes 200mm and above. The nose is made from PU. -
Steel Bellmouths are designed to guide a cable into a duct without damage to the cable or the duct. They are made in separable hinged halves. -
The Pipe Equipment range of Pressure Test Ends are used as a quick, simple and reliable method of providing a pressure testing facility in a plastic pipe without the need for additional fusion or mechanical fittings. Available in the size range 16mm to 500mm. -
Here at Pipe Equipment, we offer a comprehensive range of high quality valve keys to customers throughout the UK. Our valve operating keys are suitable for spindles of all shapes and sizes. The valve keys we offer are available on an individual basis or as universal key sets; which are perfect for people who work with several different types of spindle sizes or depths. No matter what type of pipe system you might be working with our valve keys are the perfect pipe equipment addition. Our range of valve operating keys can be used in a range of depths, meaning you can easily carry out work to your system or pipework. All of the pipe valve keys we offer are available to purchase online or if you have any questions about the products we offer, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch and one of our team will be more than happy to assist. -
The Pipe Equipment range of quick fit service Nose Cones has been specially developed to provide a cone shape on to the leading end of a new PE pipe which is to be inserted into an existing pipe or duct. They also prevent pipe end damage and internal contamination of the PE pipe during insertion. -
PECS (PE Coil to Straight) Connectors are a fully reusable product developed to overcome the problems encountered when passing coiled PE pipe through service cut outs whilst slip lining an existing metallic pipe using a pushing device attached to a mini digger. Please contact us for further details. -
LINK SEALS are used to provide a seal between a product pipe or cable and a casing sleeve, duct or wall. LINK SEALS provide a modular hydrostatic sealing mechanism that is independent of internal or external pressure, and can provide a pressure seal up to 5 bar. LINK SEALS also provide electrical and vibrational insulation, and can provide fire resistance for up to three hours. The rubber material absorbs shocks and sounds, and reduces the vibration load on the pipes and cables. The unique link structure makes it possible to produce an almost unlimited number of sizes. Please download the data sheet to show different options available. Our sales team can advise suitable Link Seal and core hole sizes upon request. The seal is supplied in an assembled condition with the required number of links, and owing to its special design the LINK SEAL chain is rapidly installed. -
Also known as Centralisers or Spiders, this product, which can be manufactured in plastic or metal, is used to centralise or position pipe within a sleeve or carrier pipe. Please contact our sales team who will be able to advise the most suitable size/model. -
This kit of parts is designed to enable the new pipe or duct to be used as the air supply line to a pneumatic mole, thereby avoiding any potential problems resulting from collapsed bores. Available in sizes 20mm up to 63mm. Please contact our sales team for all available options. -
Pipe Scrapers are designed to remove hard deposits and nodules. This type, which are also known as Christmas Tree Scrapers, are made up of a number of spring steel scrapers mounted on a high tensile steel central shaft. These scrapers remove deposits as they are winched through the pipe. The central shaft is fitted with a towing eye at each end to allow the scraper to be pulled back if necessary. They are available for all pipe sizes in the range 2″ (50mm) to 48″ (1200mm). -
Wire Brush Pigs consist of two circular wire brushes mounted onto a high tensile steel central shaft with a towing eye located at each end. They are designed to be pulled through a metal pipe to remove loose deposits and dust prior to insertion of PE pipe. They can also be used after the Pipe Scraper to remove the deposits loosened by the scrapers. They are available from stock, for all common pipe sizes up to 12″ (300mm), with larger sizes available on request. Wire brushes are also available to mount on the front of a Towing Head to allow the metal pipe to be cleaned as the new PE pipe is installed. -
Pull Throughs, also known as Squeegees and Plungers, are used to remove fine particles and fluids from pipes. They consist of two thick rubber discs mounted on a high tensile steel central shaft with a towing eye at each end. For applications where the pipeline contains tight bends a ‘flexible’ Pull Through can be supplied. This model has a chain linking the two discs, rather than a rigid central shaft. They are suitable for use with all pipe materials and are available in the size range 2″ (50mm) to 48″ (1200mm). -
Duct Brushes are used to remove dirt and other loose debris from inside electrical or communication ducts. They are supplied either with an eye at both ends for pulling through ducts, or with a M12 fitting for pushing through ducts using a Cobra (Flexible Fibreglass Rod). They are available to suit ducts from 2″ (50mm ) to 16″ (400mm). -
The Pipe Equipment Gas-Vac™ Systems utilise a lightweight hand held venturi 'gun', powered by an on-site compressor or nitrogen bottle, to perform several different functions within the gas distribution industry. Originally devised by Operational Transco Engineers, Gas-Vac™ is predominantly utilised for service dewatering and has undergone a series of tests and field trials to ensure it meets the required safety and performance standards. -
Also known as cable grips or Chinese Fingers, they are used to pull or support cables and pipes. They work on the principle of the harder the pull, the tighter the grip.