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title: "CURIOSITY CORNER: Have you heard of pipeline pigs?"
description: Did you know that pigs are not only cute and intelligent creatures, but they can also help to keep pipelines clean and safe? Yes, you heard that right! Pip
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Jan 20, 2025

# CURIOSITY CORNER: Have you heard of pipeline pigs?

by AmSpec Team

Did you know that pigs are not only cute and intelligent creatures, but they can also help to keep pipelines clean and safe? Yes, you heard that right! Pipeline pigging is a method that uses devices called “pigs” to clean, inspect, and maintain pipelines. The pigging system is made up of a pig (not a real one, of course!), a launcher, and a receiver (also known as a “pig trap”). Depending on the pipeline's condition, various pigging techniques and types of pigs are available, such as cleaning, batching, inspection, and specialty pigs. Pigs help to assess pipeline integrity, remove debris, separate different products, and even seal off pipeline sections during remedial activities.

AmSpec Houston offers informative and empowering Inspection 101 classes every month. These classes are designed to equip our customers with industry terminology and the fundamentals of inspection work. Reach out to our specialists at [ContactUs@amspecgroup.com](mailto:ContactUs@amspecgroup.com).

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