Specialty Services

Tube Plugging

At Canoco Energy Services, we specialize in providing efficient and reliable tube plugging solutions for heat exchangers, boilers, and condensers. Our services are designed to address leaking or degraded tubes promptly, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining system integrity.


Why Plug Tubes?

Tube plugging is essential when:

  • Leak Detection: Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) or leak tests identify compromised tubes.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Proactively sealing off tubes to prevent potential failures.
  • Operational Efficiency: Maintaining optimal performance by isolating faulty tubes without complete system shutdown.
Installation Methods Offered

We offer a range of tube plugging methods tailored to specific operational requirements:

Mechanical Plugs (Preferred Method)
  • Pop-A-Plug® System: A mechanical plug that expands inside the tube, creating a positive mechanical seal without welding. Ideal for high-pressure applications and minimizes the risk of damage to the tube or tube sheet.
Tapered Plugs
  • One-Piece Tapered Plugs: Installed by tapping into the tube end, suitable for low-pressure applications. However, they may pose risks of tube sheet damage if not installed correctly.

Welded Plugs
  • Permanent Sealing: Involves welding a plug into the tube end, providing a permanent solution. This method is typically used when mechanical or tapered plugs are not feasible.
Applicable Equipment

Our tube plugging services are applicable to various equipment types, including:

  • Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
  • Fixed Tube Sheet Exchangers
  • Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
Quality Assurance

We prioritize quality and safety in all our operations:

  • Inspection Protocols: Comprehensive checks before, during, and after the plugging process.
  • Documentation: Detailed records of plugging activities, including breakaway torque values for mechanical plugs.
  • Compliance: Adherence to industry standards and best practices to ensure long-term reliability.

Hydrostatic Testing

At Canoco Energy Services, we provide hydrostatic testing for pressure vessels, exchangers, piping, and flanges. Our trained technicians deliver accurate results the first time—meeting strict client and industry standards.


What We Test
  • Pressure vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Piping systems
  • Valves and flanges

Testing Types
  • Full-System Testing: Verify integrity after new construction or modifications.
  • Flange Isolation Testing: Targeted tests for new welds or flanges without pressurizing the full system.

Why It Matters
  • Prevents equipment failure
  • Confirms pressure performance
  • Supports regulatory compliance

Why Canoco
  • In-house trained technicians
  • Efficient, accurate execution
  • Detailed reporting and documentation
  • Aligned with industry codes and client expectations

    Hose Testing

    Canoco Energy Services provides hydrostatic testing for industrial hoses to ensure they meet operational and safety standards. Every hose is tested under controlled pressure to check for leaks, bulges, or weaknesses—and only approved hoses move forward.


    What We Test For
    • Leaks or seepage
    • Bulges, cracks, or weak spots
    • Fitting integrity

    If issues are found, hoses are repaired and re-tested to ensure compliance.


    Traceability

    All approved hoses are tagged with custom test labels for tracking and quality assurance.

    Hose Types We Test

    • Steam hoses (Boss fittings)
    • Water hoses
    • Chemical hoses
    • Specialty hoses
    • Hydraulic hoses
    • Petroleum hoses
    • Pneumatic hoses

    Cold Cutting

    Canoco energy can preform cuts when the dangers of fire & explosion exist. Our Sparkless technology for Cold pipe cutting & beveling services.
    • Range of 2” – 70” Carbon & SS materials.
    • Split frame Clamshell for ease.

      Controlled Bolting Services

      Canoco Energy Services provides expert torque and tensioning services for critical joints and flanged connections. Our in-house trained technicians follow strict quality protocols, using advanced equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results every time.


      Our Capabilities
      • Mechanical torquing
      • Hydraulic torquing
      • Hydraulic tensioning
      • Electronic torque tools (e.g., B-RAD battery-powered wrenches)
      We match the right method and tool to each application—meeting client specs without compromising efficiency or safety.


      What Good Looks Like
      • Completed joints with torque seal
      • Documented torque sheets
      • Custom metal ID tags and BJIM tags for traceability