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Polyurethane Foam
Pipeline Cleaners
by Knapp Polly
Pigs


KNAPP: The manufacturer of quality urethane products for the pipeline industry
and originator of polyurethane foam internal pipeline cleaners.
- Flexible Pipeline Cleaners
- Polly-Cups & Discs
- Polly-Cast Pipeline Cleaners
- Polly-Spheres
- Custom Casting
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STANDARD RED SERIES: 5-8 lb/cu.ft. (80-128 kg/cu.m)
Medium density foam with a tough red coating
yields a strong resistance to wear, yet remains flexible. The 5A, IA and IC may be used in
pipelines with minor cross sectional diameter reductions or restrictions. (Please consult
Corrosion Control Products Company before applying a 1B, 1D or 4A where line reductions
are present.)
- 5A Red Bare Squeegee (RBS)
- 1A Red Plain Spiral (RPS)
- 1B Red Spiral Silicone Carbide (RSSC)
- 1C Red Criss Cross (RCC)
- 1D Red Criss Cross Silicone Carbide
(RCC-SC)
- 4A Javelina (Wire Brush) (RCC-WB)
DURABLE CRIMSON SERIES:
9-10 lb/cu.ft. (144-160 kg/cu.m.)
Hard density durable foam and toughest crimson
coating give maximum wear resistance.
- 2A Crimson Bare Squeegee (CBS)
- 2B Crimson Criss Cross (CCC)
- 2C Crimson Criss Cross Wire Brush (CCC-WB)
- 2D Crimson Criss Cross Silicone Carbide
(CCC-SC)
FLEXIBLE BLUE SERIES STANDARD:
5-8 lb/cu.ft. (80-128 kg/cu.m)
Same medium Density foam as Red Series with a
softer, more flexible blue coating. Ideal for use in lines with major reductions in cross
sectional area and short radius bends. (Please Corrosion Control Products Company for
extreme diameter reduction applications.)

- 3A Blue Plain Spiral (BPS)
- 3B Blue Silicone Carbide Spiral (BSSC)
- 3C Blue Plain Criss Cross (BPCC)
- 3D Blue Silicone Carbide Criss Cross
(BSCCC)
MAXIMUM CLEANING SERIES:
Various Foam Densities &
Coatings
Maximum cleaning series are available in various densities
and designs. The Super Javelina is totally covered with wire brush straps
in a slight spiral pattern. The Power Brush, totally coated with wire
brush straps in a straight pattern design, allows sufficient by-pass to clean the brushes
and suspend debris ahead of the cleaner. Both the Super Javelina and Power
Brush cleaners are designed for long runs. The Shark is totally
covered with Silicone Carbide chips and is designed for shorter runs. The Stud
cleaner has steel studs embedded in durable foam for removing hard scales.
(Use caution in using maximum cleaning series
where short radius bends, reduced cross sectional conditions, and low flow rates are
present).

- 4B Super Javelina(Totally Coated Wire
Brush) (TCWB) 5-8 lb/cu.ft. (80-128 kg/cu.m)
- 4C Shark (Totally Coated Silicone Carbide)
(TCSC) 5-8 lb/cu.ft. (80-128 kg/cu.m)
- 4D Power Brush (Wire Brush) (PB) 9-10
lb/cu.ft. (144-160 kg/cu.m)
- 4E Stud Cleaner (Steel Studs) (SP) 9-10
lb/cu.ft (144-160 kg/cu.m) U.S. Patent No. 4,242,771
SWAB SERIES: 1, 2 and 4 lb/cu.ft. (16, 32 and 64 kg/cu.m)
Soft Bare Swabs available 1, 2 or 4
lb/cu.ft (16, 32 and 64 kg/ml) density foams. Consult Corrosion Control Products Company
for prices on 2 and 4 lb/cu.ft. Available with flat or tapered nose. Maximum flexibility
to negotiate extreme reductions in cross sectional diameter and tight bends.
The Hydropig is available in
2 lb/cu.ft. (32 kg/cu.m) density foam with flexible blue coating. Wire brush straps or
silicone carbide can be incorporated in coating.

- 5B Bare Swab (BS)
- 5C Hydropig (HP)
- 5D Hydropig Silicone Carbide (HSC)
- 5E Hydropig Wire Brush (HWB)
SPECIAL DESIGNS FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
- Cavity: Fabricated to accommodate
individual transmitter dimension specifications.
- Double Dish: Maximum efficiency for removal
of liquids. Can be used bi-directionally. Available in any style.
- Double Nose: Bi-directional applications
where cross section diameter reductions are present. Available in any style.
- Rope: (Polypropylene both ends.) For
handling or pulling through line. Available in any style. Steel cable available upon
request.
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Information on
Polyurethane Foam Pipeline Cleaners
- Can be molded in diameters from 112" to 108" (12.7
to 2743 mm) by increments of 1/8" (3.17 mm). Standard length from base to shoulder is
approximately 1.5 times diameter. Other lengths available upon request.
- Wire brush designs are available with light or heavy wire.
Can be used bi-directionally. Standard brushes are made from steel hardened bristles.
Stainless steel or brass bristles are available upon request.
- Silicone carbide designs are available in fine, medium or
coarse grit.
- No additional charge for: Polypropylene 16" and over,
Double Dished, or Double Nose design.
- Additional charge for: Cleaners with transmitter cavities,
additional lengths, steel cable ropes instead of polypropylene, and for polypropylene
ropes on designs under 16" are at extra charge.
Custom designs available for the majority of pipeline
operating conditions.
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Scraper Cups and
Discs for Mandrel Cleaners
& Other Pipeline Related Products
Polly Cups
Incorporates a heavy cross section with a wide sealing lip,
providing additional miles of service and reducing replacement costs. Bolting patterns to
fit any type mandrel. Available in sizes up to 56 inches (1422 mm).
Also available in steel belted design. Incorporates belted
steel bristles into the wear surface of the cups, for use in pipeline where internal
surface is abnormally rough. Pat. No. 4,506,401.
Conical Polly Cups
Extra flexibility for use in all pipeline conditions
including cross sectional pipe reductions up to 20%. Available in sizes from 4" to
56" (101 - 1422 mm). Mandrel bodies can be supplied with cups.

Shaft-Mounted Cups
One-piece, all urethane design incorporates three scraper
cups on a flexible shaft. The PTB is designed to offer long wear and maximum sealing
abilities in batching and liquid removal applications.
Discs
For use on bidirectional mandrel cleaners. Rigid design
gives exceptional support. Available in sizes to 48" (1219 mm). Mandrel bodies can be
supplied with discs.

Polly Spheres
Heavy urethane elastomer coating on high density foam core
for exceptional wear resistance. No hydraulic pumps for inflation required. Available in
sizes to 36" (914 mm). Also available in various foam densities with or without
urethane coatings.

Custom Urethane Castings
Knapp manufactures custom castings to any specifications
including pipe rollers, spacers, bumper nose guard, pipe end protectors, etc. Numerous
urethane formulations available including food grade compliance.
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Information to consider when ordering
- Inside diameter of pipe
- Length of pipe
- Pipe Material (plastic, steel, iron, etc., lined or unlined
- Are valves full opening?
- Operating pressure and volume available
- Anticipated launching and receiving facilities
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