Here are eight grease gun tips and maintenance guidelines involving the fittings, lube sealants, and equipment selection for ball valves and plug valves. Valve maintenance is critical to any [...]

A decade ago, our company was asked to take on the Barlow monolithic insulation joint, an alternative to the popular dielectric flange kit to support cathodic protection for combatting pipeline [...]

What is the difference between underground tracer wire, TW/THW electrical wire tracer, and THHN building wire? Moreover, can THHN wire be used as locating wire? In the market for underground [...]

Pipeline explosions over the years have alerted us to the consequence of pipeline corrosion. As a distributor of pipeline corrosion prevention products, I wanted to discuss successful corrosion [...]

What do you do if you smell gas? If it is strong, leave the building and call 911. A utility worker would use natural gas leak detection equipment to isolate the leak to remedy the problem. Best [...]

At Linc Energy Systems we specialize in damage prevention, here are ten tips on promoting safe digging practices and pipeline excavation safety; including advice on trench shoring. Excavation [...]

When digging in the tolerance zone, the excavator must be familiar with the state’s requirements for the tolerance zone size, excavation methods, and requirements for documentation. What is [...]

Damage Prevention Professional magazine and the National Utility Locating Contractors Association (NULCA) have teamed up to create the first Locator Safety Awareness Week (LSAW). This inaugural [...]

Subsurface Utility Engineering is a practice engaged during various planning and construction phases to identify underground infrastructure and conflicts. It involves utility locating, utility [...]