The Argus Pipeline Pig Valve for Pig Launching and Retrieving

The Argus Pig Valve
For Pig Launching & Receiving

A true double-block and bleed valve that also allows pipeline
pigs to be inserted or removed safely and conveniently.
"Use the pig valve that has set the standard"

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Argus Model "F" for Liquid Applications
Argus Model "P" for Gas & Liquid Applications
Pig Launching & Receiving Procedures

Send or Receive Pigs with a Quality Pig Valve

Argus Pig Valves give you a double block & bleed valve that can send or receive pigs.
Safe, efficient, cost effective means for pigging.
Capable of sending and receiving "Bullet", "Scraper" and "Spherical" type pigs.
Trunnion mounted ball for extended seat life and ease of operation (all size ranges).
Environmentally superior to Pig "Ts" and Traps.
Standard temperature range is -50°F (-46°C) to +250°F (+121°C).
Main components manufactured from A350-LF2.
Built for both sweet and sour services.
Designed in accordance with ANSI, API, MSS and NACE requirements.
Covered by CRN #OC2161.2.
Patents applied for and granted.

Typical Pig Launching & Receiving Sequences

Pig Launching - Clockwise to Close


Step 1 Open position. Through conduit flow - no pockets to trap wax or debris.	Step 2 Close valve. Upstream and downstream is sealed off. Vent body cavity pressure.	Step 3 Remove entry plug. Insert pig into valve ball cavity.

Step 4 Screw entry plug into place. Close vent valve.	Step 5 Open valve. Flowline pressure moves the pig downstream.

Pig Receiving - Clockwise to Close
When used as a pig receiver, the tailpiece stopper is used to receive the pig.


Step 1 Open position. Through conduit flow - stopper in valve cavity arrests pig.	Step 2 Close valve. Upstream and downstream is sealed off. Vent body cavity pressure.	Step 3 Remove entry plug. Remove pig from valve ball cavity.

Step 4 Screw entry plug into place. Close vent valve.	Step 5 Open valve. Flow brings the next pig along to be trapped.



Argus 6" Pig Launching Valve being installed with bypass loop.	Argus 4" Pig Receiving Valve with gear operator and Hi-T Pigalert pig detector.

Multi-Pig Launchers

Multi pig launchers and automated pig valve actuators are available for most Argus pig valves. Please contact Girard for details.

About Argus

Argus Machine Co. Ltd. has provided design expertise, quality manufacturing and reliable service to the oil and gas industry since 1958. Argus has a quality program that is certified to API Q1 and ISO - 9001: 2000. Argus holds five API licenses, assuring audited quality in all of its products.