"8" Figures

   - "8" Figures are elements that are installed between a flanged connection for the following purposes:

      · To block the flow of the product in the line whenever the system requires it. This can be done with the use of the blind element of the "8" Figure, also called "paddle blind"
      · During normal operation of the line to allow the normal flow of the product. This is done using the open element of the "8" figure, also called "space ring".

   Paddle blinds and space rings can be manufactured either as separate items or connected to each other, resulting in an "8" figure.

  

 Drip Rings

   - Drip Rings are cylindical elements that are also installed between flanges in order to allow the drainage of the pipe while allowing the normal flow of the product. In order to do this, the cylindrical ring has one or more radial drills (smooth finished or threaded) for drainage purposes. They can also be used for obtaining samples of the product.

   Both elements can be manufactured using a wide variety of material qualities, depending on the pipeline where they are designed to be installed.