The bucket lids of devil traps, whether sending, receiving or sending/receiving (dual), are one of the main components of this equipment used for the launching and receiving of cleaning and instrumentation devils for the purpose of maintenance or inspection of hydrocarbon and fluid transport systems in general. Therefore, it is of vital importance that their operating conditions are reliable and safe for people, facilities and the environment.
Sometimes the bucket lids can present operational problems either clogging or leaks to the atmosphere and other problems due to corrosion, environment and its normal operation during maintenance maneuvers to the pipelines.
Servicios Técnicos Industriales Internacionales S.A. de C.V. offers an integral plan of Preventive Maintenance which consists of opening the bucket lid, gasket replacement, lubrication of accessories, closing of the bucket lid and hermeticity test, which aims to eliminate leaks or external emissions and optimize the safety in the operation of the trap and its components.