Enduro Pig Popper® Pipeline Pig Signaler
Positive Confirmation When Your Pipeline Pig Passes
The Enduro Pig Popper® is a patented intrusive pipeline pig signaler that provides positive confirmation when a cleaning pig, batching pig or inline inspection tool passes its installed location.
Unlike tracking equipment used to locate a moving pig along a pipeline, the Pig Popper is permanently installed at a specific point to indicate passage at that location. Its pressure-compensated operation, durable stainless-steel internal construction and field-proven design give operators a dependable way to confirm critical pigging events.
Choose a manual visual indicator, an electrical signal for connection to a SCADA or remote monitoring system, or a combination unit that provides both.
Know When the Pig Has Passed
Confirming pig passage is an important part of controlling a pipeline pigging operation. Operators need to know when a pig has left a launcher, passed an intermediate location or reached a receiver.
The Pig Popper provides a clear indication at its installed location, helping field personnel and control-room teams:
- Confirm pig launch and arrival events
- Verify passage at critical pipeline locations
- Coordinate field and control-room activities
- Monitor cleaning, batching and inline inspection runs
- Reduce uncertainty about whether the pig passed a fixed point
- Incorporate passage confirmation into SCADA monitoring when properly configured
The Pig Popper confirms passage at one installed location. It does not detect a transmitter or continuously locate a pig as it moves through the pipeline.
Why Operators Choose the Enduro Pig Popper®
Positive Passage Indication
Receive a clear visual or electrical indication when a pig passes the installed location.
Pressure-Compensated Operation
The Pig Popper automatically compensates for pipeline operating pressure without requiring operators to change springs or manually adjust the device for different pressures.
Manual and SCADA Options
Select a manual visual indicator, an electrical model for remote monitoring or a combination unit providing both types of indication.
Direction-Independent Trigger Design
The trigger is designed to respond regardless of the pig’s direction of travel, supporting dependable indication in pipelines that may be pigged in either direction.
High-Visibility Indication
Manual and combination configurations provide a high-contrast indicator that can be observed from multiple viewing angles. A strobe option is available for nighttime or low-visibility locations.
Durable Construction
Stainless-steel internal construction supports long-term use in demanding pipeline operating environments.
Fits Most Existing 2-Inch Fittings
The Pig Popper’s universal fitting design simplifies installation on many existing 2-inch pipeline fittings.
Made in the USA
The Pig Popper is designed, patented and manufactured in the United States and has been used by pipeline operators for decades.
Choose the Right Pig Popper Configuration
Manual Pig Popper®
The manual configuration provides a high-contrast visual indication when a pig passes. After passage is confirmed, the indicator is manually reset for the next pigging operation.
Consider the manual model when:
- Personnel will be present at or visit the installation location
- Local visual confirmation is sufficient
- Connection to a remote monitoring system is not required
- A straightforward fixed-point passage indicator is needed
Electrical Pig Popper®
The electrical configuration generates an electrical signal that can be connected to a compatible SCADA or remote monitoring system.
Consider the electrical model when:
- Passage needs to be communicated to a control room
- The installation is at a remote or normally unattended location
- Automated event monitoring is required
- A local visual indicator is not necessary
- Electrical integration should be planned and completed according to the customer’s system requirements and applicable installation procedures.
Combination Manual/Electrical Pig Popper®
The combination model supplies a local visual indication while also providing an electrical signal for compatible monitoring systems.
Consider the combination model when:
- Both field personnel and the control room need confirmation
- Local visual indication is desired in addition to SCADA integration
- The operator wants two methods of observing the passage event
- The location supports both field verification and remote monitoring
Common Pig Popper Installation Locations
Pig Poppers may be installed anywhere an operator needs dependable confirmation that a pig has passed a fixed point, including:
Launchers
Confirm that a pig has entered the pipeline and moved beyond the launching facility.
Receivers
Provide an indication when the pig reaches or enters the receiving location.
Intermediate Pipeline Locations
Verify passage at selected points between the launcher and receiver.
Valve and Facility Locations
Support operational coordination at important pipeline features or facilities.
Remote Locations
Connect an electrical or combination model to a compatible monitoring system when local observation is impractical.
The appropriate location and configuration depend on pipeline design, accessibility, operating procedures, installation requirements and how the passage event needs to be communicated.
Pig Popper® vs. Non-Intrusive Pig Sensor
Both products confirm pig passage at a particular location, but they are installed and used differently.
Choose the Pig Popper® When:
- A permanently installed passage indicator is needed
- An intrusive pipeline fitting is available or planned
- Positive mechanical actuation is preferred
- Local visual indication is required
- SCADA or remote electrical integration is needed
- The location will be used repeatedly for future pigging operations
Choose the Non-Intrusive Pig Sensor When:
- Cutting, tapping or permanently modifying the pipeline is not desired
- A portable unit needs to be moved between locations
- Temporary passage detection is sufficient
- Magnetic-field detection is appropriate for the pipeline and pig application
- Fast attachment directly to the outside of the pipe is important
Not sure which detection method fits your application? Enduro can review the pipeline, pig type, installation location and monitoring requirements before you order.
Pig Passage Confirmation Is Not the Same as Pig Location Tracking
It is important to select equipment based on what the operation needs to confirm.
Confirm Passage at a Fixed Location
Use a Pig Popper® or Non-Intrusive Pig Sensor when the primary goal is to know whether the pig passed a particular point.
Hear Pig Passage
Use a standard or wireless geophone to listen for the sound and vibration produced by a pig moving through the pipeline.
Locate a Pig Along the Pipeline
Use a transmitter installed in the pig and a compatible receiver when the goal is to follow the pig’s progress or locate a pig that may have stopped.
Enduro offers each of these options because no single detection method is right for every pipeline or pigging operation.
Pig Popper® Features at a Glance
- Patented intrusive pipeline pig signaler
- Positive fixed-point passage indication
- Pressure-compensated operation
- Designed to respond to pigs traveling in either direction
- Manual, electrical and combination configurations
- SCADA-compatible electrical options
- High-contrast visual indicator
- Optional strobe for low-light operations
- Stainless-steel internal construction
- Fits most existing 2-inch fittings
- Intuitive manual reset
- Cable extension options for depths up to 18 feet
- Material traceability documentation available as required
- Made in the USA
- Five-year warranty, with a one-year manufacturer warranty on the O-ring
Support From People Who Understand Pigging
Selecting a pig signaler involves more than choosing a manual or electrical model. The pipeline configuration, installation location, depth of cover, pig type and monitoring requirements all affect the decision.
Enduro’s team works with cleaning pigs, inline inspection tools and tracking equipment every day. We can help determine:
- Which Pig Popper configuration fits the application
- Whether a visual, electrical or combination signal is appropriate
- Whether an extension system is required
- Whether a Pig Popper or non-intrusive sensor is the better choice
- What additional tracking equipment may be needed
- Whether bulk pricing is available for multiple locations or facilities
If you are uncertain about the application, contact Enduro before ordering so our team can help confirm the requirements.
Outfit More Than One Pigging Location
Operators with multiple launchers, receivers, facilities, or frequently pigged lines may benefit from standardizing passage indicators across their system.
Enduro offers bulk pricing for qualifying orders. Contact our team to discuss the number of locations, required configurations, and installation depths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pipeline Pig Popper®?
The Enduro Pig Popper® is an intrusive pipeline pig signaler installed at a fixed location on a pipeline. When a cleaning pig, batching pig or inline inspection tool passes, it actuates the device and produces a visual indication, an electrical signal or both, depending on the selected configuration.
What is the difference between manual, electrical and combination Pig Poppers?
The manual model provides a local visual indication and is manually reset. The electrical model provides an electrical signal for compatible monitoring equipment. The combination model supplies both a local visual indication and an electrical signal.
Does the Pig Popper require a transmitter?
No. The Pig Popper is mechanically activated by the passing pig and does not require a transmitter. Transmitters and receivers are used when an operator needs to locate or follow a pig between fixed points.
Does the Pig Popper require a transmitter?
No. The Pig Popper is mechanically activated by the passing pig and does not require a transmitter. Transmitters and receivers are used when an operator needs to locate or follow a pig between fixed points.
Can a Pig Popper be used on a buried pipeline?
Yes. Enduro offers extension systems for subgrade installations with depths of cover up to 18 feet. The appropriate extension depends on the Pig Popper configuration and installation depth.
Should I choose a Pig Popper or a NIPS unit?
Choose a Pig Popper when you need a permanently installed, mechanically activated passage indicator. Consider a NIPS unit when you need portable, non-intrusive detection without cutting, tapping or permanently modifying the pipeline.
Additional Related Resources
Non-Intrusive Pipeline Pig Sensor
Learn how Enduro’s portable NIPS unit confirms pig passage without cutting, tapping, or permanently modifying the pipeline.
Ask Enduro
Not sure which passage indicator or tracking method fits your operation? Send Enduro your application details for a technical review.