High-performance & consistency
Resources to market
Our mission is to simplify the most time-consuming aspects of a pipeline project in order to lower construction costs and bring resources to market quicker. The Zap-Lok pipeline system achieves advantages over traditional welded construction while retaining the versatility needed for demanding installations.
- Increased tolerance to weather and environmental conditions
- Excellent performance offshore and in steep terrain
- Enhanced corrosion protection for coated pipelines
- Maintains high-strength and flexibility for field bending and extended pull sections
Construction speed
Onshore - W. Texas
This project consisted of an 80,000 ft. 6" flow line constructed during a period of extremely dry conditions commonly seen in West Texas. With a complete Zap-Lok crew of just 6 workers, they were able to complete construction in only 6 1/2 days.
Speed breakdown
| Per joint | 1 min. 55 sec. |
|---|---|
| Avg. rate | 10,074 ft. / day |
| Total time | 6.5 days |
Offshore - Shallow-water GOM
During offshore construction Zap-Lok truly excels by utilizing its speed to drastically reduce expensive equipment rental costs. For this 28,518 ft. 3" flow line, a total Zap-Lok crew of five workers completed construction in less than 4 days.
Speed breakdown
| Per joint | 2 min. 43 sec. |
|---|---|
| Avg. rate | 8,960 ft. / day |
| Total time | 3.75 days |
Onshore construction video
Versatility in the field
Equipment options
Zap-Lok offers a variety of machine options that range from large hydraulic presses for long 12" pipelines to hand-operated machines weighing less than 200 pounds for small diameter flowlines.
Construction flexibility
Our system offers contractors the capability to quickly field bend and pull sections as needed - reducing the need for additional welded sections and elbows.
Extreme terrain
Our technology has been used extensively in the steep terrain of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah with great success. All Zap-Lok equipment is designed with hydraulic lifters which allow it to maneuver up and down steep terrain and around tight bends.
Weather tolerant
Zap-Lok excels in adverse environments. Due to the absence of fire and electrical hazards, our mechanical connections allow work to continue through conditions such as the fire-hazard bans seen in dry environments.