Pipeline Cleaning Pig Suppliers & Exporters — UK to Africa
We are suppliers and exporters of pipeline cleaning pigs, delivering high-quality pigging solutions from the UK to Africa and other international markets. Our products are designed to ensure efficient pipeline cleaning, maintenance, and inspection across oil & gas, petrochemical, water, and industrial pipeline systems.
Pipeline Pig Types
Pipeline pigs are used for cleaning, sealing, gauging, batching, and inspection of pipelines. Below is a clear classification of the main types of pipeline pigs used in oil & gas, LPG, water, and industrial pipelines.
1. Foam Pigs
Made from open-cell or closed-cell polyurethane foam.
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Light Density: Drying, dewatering, debris removal
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Medium Density: Cleaning, liquid removal
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Heavy Density / Coated: Aggressive cleaning, wax & scale removal
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Advantages: Flexible, cost-effective, passes tight bends
2. Mandrel Pigs
Steel body pigs with replaceable components.
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Used for heavy-duty cleaning and batching
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Can carry cups, discs, brushes
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Advantages: Long life, customizable, high cleaning efficiency
3. Disc Pigs
Sealing and cleaning pigs using polyurethane discs.
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Bi-directional or uni-directional
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Suitable for long pipelines
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Advantages: Good sealing, moderate cleaning action
4. Cup Pigs
Designed with polyurethane cups for strong sealing.
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Excellent for liquid displacement
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Often used in gas pipelines
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Advantages: High driving force, effective sealing
5. Brush Pigs
Equipped with steel or polyurethane brushes.
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Used to remove rust, scale, wax, and debris
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Often combined with mandrel pigs
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Advantages: Aggressive internal cleaning
6. Gauging Pigs
Used to check internal pipeline restrictions.
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Aluminum gauging plate detects dents or deformation
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Advantages: Ensures pipeline integrity before commissioning
7. Intelligent Pigs (ILI / Smart Pigs)
Used for pipeline inspection and integrity assessment.
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Detect corrosion, cracks, metal loss
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Technologies: MFL, UT, Caliper
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Advantages: High-accuracy inspection data
8. Batching Pigs
Used to separate different products in a pipeline.
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Common in multi-product pipelines
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Advantages: Prevents product contamination
9. Gel Pigs
Special chemical gel used for cleaning.
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Suitable for complex or small-diameter pipelines
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Advantages: Reaches areas mechanical pigs cannot
10. Special / Customized Pigs
Designed for unique pipeline conditions.
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High-temp, high-pressure, tight bends
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Advantages: Tailored performance for specific projects
Our Pipeline Pig Range Includes:
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Foam Pigs (light, medium & heavy density)
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Mandrel Pigs
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Disc Pigs & Cup Pigs
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Brush Pigs
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Sealing & Cleaning Pigs
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Bidirectional Pigs
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Gauging Pigs
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Customized Pipeline Pigs
Accessories & Pigging Equipment:
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Pig cups, discs, brushes & replacement parts
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Pig signallers / passage indicators
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Pig launchers & receivers
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Quick Opening Closures (QOC)
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Pig tracking & detection systems
Key Features:
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Designed for long-distance and harsh pipeline conditions
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Suitable for crude oil, gas, water, and multiphase pipelines
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Manufactured to international standards
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Custom-built pigs for specific pipeline sizes and applications
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Reliable performance with reduced downtime
Applications:
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Oil & Gas pipelines (onshore & offshore)
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LPG & gas transmission lines
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Refineries & petrochemical plants
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Water & wastewater pipelines
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Industrial process pipelines
With a strong supply network and export experience, we ensure competitive pricing, technical support, and timely delivery across Africa and global destinations.
📩 Send your inquiry today for a quotation and partner with a trusted UK-based supplier and exporter of pipeline cleaning pigs.
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Angola, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, and other regions.




