Hot tapping is an alternative technology that makes it possible you can establish a connection without shutting down the system released gas into the atmosphere. Hot tapping called line tap, pressure tap, pressure cutting and side cutting. The process includes attachments branch connections and cutting holes in operation without interrupting the gas flow product release or loss. Hot taps allow new connections insert device into existing system, stream, permanent or temporary bypass, preparatory stage to block the line with an inflatable boat, temporary balloon plug (plug). Hot tapping equipment is available in almost every pipeline see for size, pipe material, and pressure ratings. transmission and distribution system. Primary for general hot tap application equipment, drills, branch fittings and valves.