The Pipe Support Blog

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. specially designed and fabricated big ton springs equipped with special rollers to accommodate moving apparatuses and support piping at a refinery in India.

The specially designed big tons were made to support loads ranging from 55,000 lbs. to 114,000 lbs with no more than 5/16" upward movement. Its composition comprises of A-36 carbon steel, built to a maximum height of 23-5/8".

The special rollers installed on the top (see photo at top right) of the load flange, keeps the aforementioned loads moving smoothly under all kinds of conditions. To further assure their quality, each of the big ton spring assemblies underwent load testing and afterward were hot dipped galvanized to prevent against corrosion.

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Sludge Tank Vent Ducts

Sweco Fab, Inc. recently designed and manufactured sludge tank vent ducts for a development project in Chad, Africa.

Due to the thin wall and height of the cylinder shell it was required to add a stiffing ring between the cylinder shell and flange. Each duct was 12 ¼" I.D. x 104 7/8" high and weighed approximately 96 pounds. They were painted inside and out per System 6E grey color.

Hold Down Pipe Clamps for an Engineering and Construction Company

Piping Technology & Products manufactured 2" hold down pipe clamps (figure HD-1) for an engineering and construction company.

The figure HD-1 is PT&P's anchor type hold down and is usually used on pipe lines where little or no insulation is required. These hold down clamps were constructed of SA36 carbon steel for temperatures to 750ºF.

Need hold down clamps? We're happy to serve your needs!