Article 21.10.2026 Hazardous Materials Inventory Reduction 500 meters of piping. DN200. Full of diesel. That already amounts to approximately 15,700 liters of product inventory within the plant. While safety considerations typically focus on leaks, corrosion … Michael Sonnak Read more
Article 29.09.2026 System Energy Efficiency: Efficiency Is Achieved at the System Level When discussing energy efficiency in process plants, the focus is often on individual components such as pumps, motors, or variable-frequency drives. However, the greatest potential often lies in the … Michael Sonnak Read more
Article 20.07.2026 Einladung zum Live-Webinar: Einführung in die Molchtechnik (Teil 1) In der modernen Prozessindustrie ist die restlose Entleerung von Rohrleitungen ein entscheidender Hebel für mehr Wirtschaftlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und Reinheit. Ob in der Chemie oder Petrochemie – … Horst-Dieter Kludas Read more
Article 04.06.2026 I.S.T. Molchtechnik Strengthens Its Digital Future with terraXaler Infrastructure I.S.T. Molchtechnik GmbH, based in Hamburg, has successfully modernized its IT landscape and is now relying on a highly available infrastructure based on terraXaler technology. Together with its IT … Thomas Jarzomb Read more
Article 20.03.2026 Inclusion that connects: Our collaboration with the Elbe-Werkstätten At I.S.T. Molchtechnik, we not only focus on technical innovation in the field of pigging technology, but also on social responsibility. That is why we work together with the Elbe-Werkstätten Hamburg … Thomas Jarzomb Read more
Article 15.02.2026 Woher kommt der Name "Molch"? – Die Geschichte der Molchtechnik Der Begriff "Molchtechnik" leitet sich von dem englischen Begriff "pigging" ab, da die frühen Passkörper beim Durchqueren von Rohren quietschende Geräusche machten, die an das Quieken eines Schweins … Horst-Dieter Kludas Read more
Article 27.11.2025 Piggable bypass: Integrating non-pigable components into a pigging line – here's how! A piggable bypass from I.S.T. makes it possible to install non-piggable components such as pumps, mass meters, heat exchangers or filters in a piggable line. In conveying mode, the product flows … Thomas Jarzomb Read more
Article 04.11.2025 I.S.T. Molchtechnik – The difference lies in the details For decades, I.S.T. Molchtechnik has stood for quality, durability and customized solutions in industrial pigging technology. Our pigs are market leaders - thanks to their unique material … Thomas Jarzomb Read more
Article 06.06.2025 Factory visit to our customer Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg In May, we had the opportunity to visit our customer, Shell Lubricants Hub Hamburg, along with several colleagues from the back office. The goal of the visit was to experience the practical use of … Sebastian Kortekamp Read more
Article 13.05.2025 Filling head with additional filter for aviation hydraulic oil The aviation industry has high standards regarding technology, control systems, and the media used. This also applies to hydraulic oil, which must meet high purity and high temperature resistance. To … Horst-Dieter Kludas Read more