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Recent Line Freezes in Calgary, Alberta

May 22, 2026

Keeping Mechanical Systems Operational with Pacific Flow Control Pacific Flow Control has recently completed several line freezing projects in Calgary, Alberta, helping clients maintain operations without costly shutdowns. From commercial buildings to industrial systems, our team continues to support critical infrastructure by delivering safe, efficient, and non-intrusive solutions. What is Line Freezing? Line freezing, also known as pipe freezing, is

Recent Line Freeze by Pacific Flow Control

November 22, 2024

Pacific Flow Control recently completed two 10-inch single line freezes in Edmonton, Alberta. These projects highlight our expertise in innovative pipeline solutions and our commitment to providing reliable, efficient, and safe services to our clients. What is Line Freezing? Line Freezing, or Pipe Freezing, is an innovative and controlled method for isolating a piping system. Using liquid nitrogen, this technique

Keeping Your Heating Systems Running This Winter: Line Freezing by Pacific Flow Control

October 15, 2024

As winter sets in, ensuring that your heating systems remain operational is essential. A sudden shutdown can be not only inconvenient and expensive but also dangerous. To help prevent such disruptions, Pacific Flow Control offers innovative solution like mechanical line freezing that keep your systems running without interruption. What is Line Freezing?   Line freezing is a method used to

How Much Water Have You Saved This Year with Pacific Flow Control?

July 12, 2024

At Pacific Flow Control, we’re dedicated to helping you save water and protect the environment with our advanced infrastructure services. Ever wondered exactly how many gallons we saved this year using our services like Hot Tapping, Line Stopping, Line Freezing and Valve Insertion?  Well, we were able to calculate it, and you won’t believe the answer! We crunched the numbers,

Keeping Your Mechanical Systems Operational with Pacific Flow Control

February 13, 2024

Maintaining functional mechanical systems is critical. The implications of infrastructure shutdowns can be costly, inconvenient, and even risky. Fortunately, Pacific Flow Control has the solution for those struggling to isolate lines without disrupting their mechanical systems. Understanding Mechanical Hot Taps and Line Freezing Before we explore the benefits, let’s understand these technologies Mechanical Hot Taps: These taps cut into existing

Keeping Your Heating Systems Running This Winter: The Importance of Mechanical Hot Taps and Line Freezing

October 20, 2023

Introduction: Importance of heating system maintenance As the temperature drops and winter takes hold, maintaining functional heating systems becomes a top priority. The implications of a heating system shutdown can be costly, inconvenient, and even risky.  In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of keeping your heating infrastructure operational throughout the winter, focusing on the use of mechanical hot taps and line

Nitrogen Pipe Freezing

Understanding Nitrogen Pipe Freezing: Unleashing the Benefits

June 5, 2023

Introduction As a reputable pipe freezing contractor, Pacific Flow Control is dedicated to providing effective solutions for our client’s needs. In this comprehensive blog, we aim to shed light on the process of nitrogen pipe freezing, emphasizing its benefits and addressing common queries. Whether you’re familiar with pipe freezing or just getting started, this guide will equip you with the

Pacific Flow Control Acquires Alta-West Hydrant & Hottapping

Pacific Flow Control Acquires Alta-West Hydrant & Hottapping

May 18, 2022

After 30+ years of working together and collaborating, Pacific Flow Control has acquired Alta-West Hydrant and Hot Tapping Services.Pacific Flow Control will offer existing Alta-West clients the same hot tapping, valve insertion, hydrant maintenance and repair services they are used to.Pacific Flow Control also offers engineered and large diameter hot taps, line stops, nitrogen line freezing and machine valve exercising.Our

Benefits of Nitrogen Line Freezing

May 17, 2022

Did you know that isolation via nitrogen freezing has been in use for over 100 years? It’s a great alternative to line stopping in commercial and industrial areas with limited access and is an ideal solution for small diameter size-on-size valve installation. Line freezing can also be useful for valve maintenance, repair, or replacement on both vertical and horizonal planes.