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Pig

Generic denomination of gadgets which are able to go through duct interiors, propulsed by carried fluid or eventually by traction system, classified according to aim as: separador, scraper, gauge, internal cleaning, liquid removal, corrosion inspection, geometric inspection, pressure and temperature profile check, etc.

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