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Custom Anchor Cold Shoes for a Company in Texas

Posted by Justin L on Jun 25, 2004
Custom Anchor Cold Shoes for a company in Texas

Custom Anchor Cold Shoes for a company in Texas


Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently fabricated several anchor shoes designed for cold operating temperatures of -20°F. These shoes are fixed anchors to prevent movement of pipes spanning less than 25'-0 long. The shoes are made from A240 304 stainless steel in line sizes ranging from 4 to 16. An allowance for 2 to 4 of insulation material was provided.

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Tags: Guides and Anchors, Fabricated Pipe Shoes, Cold Shoes

5,800 lb. load Type F Variable Springs

Posted by Justin L on Jun 18, 2004
5,800 lb. load Type F Variable Springs

5,800 lb. load Type F Variable Springs


Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently designed and fabricated eighteen 1,200 lb to 5,800 lb. load PTP-2 type F size 100 to 150 variable springs for a company in South Korea. These variable springs fabricated from carbon steel are designed for 200°F. They have an overall height of 9.5" to 11.5" and are designed for a travel range of 1/8" upward to 3/16" downward. Per the customer's request the variables were coated with a custom paint. To ensure quality, standard load testing was performed on the variables prior to shipping.

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Tags: Variables, Engineered Spring Supports, pipe hanger

Pig Receiver with Saddle Supports

Posted by Thea Milan on Jun 04, 2004
Pig Receiver with Saddle Supports

Pig Receiver with Saddle Supports


Sweco Fab, Inc. recently fabricated a Pig Receiver Class 600 with saddle supports for an industrial company in Texas.  The pig receiver is composed of a 24 dia. minor barrel and a 30 dia. major barrel with 1 thick walls. It is approximately 250 in length and weighs 8,200 lb. The major and minor barrels are fabricated from API-5L Gr.B, X42 and SA106B material, respectively. All other items are fabricated from SA105, SA106B, and SA-36 as applicable. The receiver is designed per ASME B31.8 with a 0.72 Design Factor and NACE MP-01-75. The design pressure is 1480 PSIG at 125°F.

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Tags: Pig Launcher, Pig Receiver, Pig Launchers and Receiver