Self-Sufficient Combined Service: Efficient, Safe and Cost-Effective

When we deliver mechanical cleaning and tube inspection services to the energy industry, we understand that a seamless and efficient approach is key as downtime can lead to substantial costs. One of the most significant advantages enjoyed by our clients is our “bring-everything” approach.  Based on all the experience we’ve built over the past twenty years serving energy industry clients in every imaginable climate, we’ve built a comprehensive inventory of useful tools, parts and accessories to equip our operators to solve any mechanical or technical issue we might encounter on site.

All this equipment is housed in one purpose-built Double Pumping Unit, making our service smooth and hassle-free!  Here, we break down the key benefits of this approach and explain how it helps our clients return to full operations more swiftly.

1. No Equipment Sourcing Required from the Client

Energy production facilities operate complex systems and cannot afford the time, resources or risk associated with coordinating additional tools for external service providers. When we arrive on-site, we bring everything required for comprehensive cleaning and inspection within a single, compact, purpose-built unit. Our process means our clients are not required to source any tooling on their end beyond lifting equipment/machinery – we arrive ready to work, ensuring the job begins with efficiency.

By simplifying logistics and reducing the client’s role in our operations process, we enable them to focus on their core operations without incurring unnecessary expenses.

2. Improved Site Safety and Compliance

By deploying our specialised Double Pumping Unit (DPU) at each site, we eliminate the need for additional equipment, ensuring seamless compatibility and reducing compliance concerns. Our DPUs, pig launchers and hoses are fully compliant with pressure system regulations, with all connections, spools and reducing pieces manufactured to meet industry pipeline standards, reinforcing both integrity and safety in every operation.  Any pressurised equipment (hoses, launchers, valves, etc) is annually tested and certificated.

To further enhance transparency and client confidence, all relevant documentation is securely stored on the DPU, readily available for client inspection. This commitment to compliance, documentation, and high manufacturing standards minimises risks associated with mechanical failures or misuse of unfamiliar tools, ensuring safer site conditions and delivering each service with precision, safety, and care.

3. Faster Mobilisation and Reduced Downtime

Speed is critical, particularly when unexpected issues arise which could disrupt operations. Cokebusters is currently building machine no. 21, so already has specialist machinery strategically positioned around the world.  Having Double Pumping Units ready for work in multiple regions, we can typically reduce mobilisation times, avoiding or at least limiting the cost and delay of long journeys. For energy companies, where downtime can lead to significant financial implications, this efficiency allows critical cleaning and inspection work to be completed promptly, reducing overall operational interruptions.

4. Comprehensive Combined Service with Enhanced Quality Control

By handling all equipment requirements internally, our workshop and operations team work together to ensure that every tool and instrument we use is appropriate and effective for the specific work of mechanical cleaning and tube inspection. This allows us to guarantee quality control at every stage. From advanced cleaning apparatus to precise inspection instruments, each piece of equipment is carefully selected to meet the rigorous demands of industrial applications. Our clients can be assured that all tools are purpose-driven, calibrated and maintained in peak condition, resulting in a reliable service with minimal disruption.

For combined service operations, both decoking and inspection teams will arrive on site and work seamlessly together, avoiding lost time in changing from one service to the other.  When decoking operators are ready to declare a pass or circuit complete, inspections colleagues are at the ready to take over. There’s no need to adjust equipment, so both processes are fluid – inspection technicians liaise closely with mechanical cleaning operators, informing and advising at every stage.

5. A Tailored Approach for Each Job, Delivered in a Self-Sufficient Package

Our specialised Double Pumping Units house a variety of tools and technologies that can be adapted to different environments and client requirements.  This flexibility is critical, as each job site is unique and may present distinct challenges. By tailoring our services and delivering them in a self-sufficient package, we can provide greater adaptability, responding to the needs of each job without reliance on external equipment or third-party tools.

Conclusion: A Complete, Worry-Free Service for Our Energy Clients

“…we don’t arrive on site and ask if you have a certain size spanner we might borrow, or to see if you have a particular type of bolt or connection fitting. We bring it all with us: clear our team with a permit, give us some fuel, a crane for assisted set-up and we’re off!” – Chairman, John Phipps MBE

By bringing all necessary equipment to each job site, we provide our clients with a streamlined, efficient and highly reliable service. There is no requirement to source equipment, no additional setup delays and no question of compatibility. Our Double Pumping Unit is purpose-built to handle even the most complex cleaning and inspection challenges. With everything in place, we can start work immediately, allowing our clients to return to full operations as quickly and safely as possible.

If our clients are ready to experience the advantages of a fully equipped, self-sufficient cleaning and tube inspection service, we invite them to contact us today to discuss their needs and see how we can support their operations with our hassle-free approach.