Re-define your imPossible: AOGV vs Hot Tapping

When maintenance hits – planned or not – make sure the undisputed champion of mechanical isolation is in your corner.

Traditional isolation methods demand compromise: high risk, downtime, costly delays, and permanent modifications to infrastructure.

The AOGV doesn’t.

At Izomax, we’ve re-redefined the impossible with a patented mechanical isolation tool that installs a positive barrier between flanges – while the system remains live. No shutdowns. No hot-tapping. No hot work.

Proven across 230+ projects globally, and delivering up to $20 million in savings per deployment, the AOGV goes to-to-toe with the toughest isolation challenges – and always comes out on top.

The AOGV is a mechanical isolation tool that installs a physical barrier between flanges – delivering positive isolation while your system stays live. Its flexible design can be adapted to meet the specific requirements of each project, making it ideal for a wide range of configurations and plant conditions. Unlike hot tapping or line stopping, the AOGV doesn’t require hot work, and leaves no lasting impact on infrastructure.

Successfully deployed in 230+ projects across refineries, LNG terminals and offshore platforms, the AOGV enables safe inspection, maintenance, or modification – without halting production. Customers consistently report savings of $2 million – $20 million per project.