The Pipe Support Blog

Custom Designed and Manufactured Box Design Constants

These constants are manufactured from A36 carbon steel and measure 11" x 29" x 61". Total weight of each constant is 430 lb. The loaded capacity is 2,160 lb. and the maximum travel is 15". Standard load and travel test were done to ensure quality and performance. The turn around for this product was four days.            

Do you require custom constants for your piping system? Get a price quote today!

24" x 30" diameter, 740 PSIG Pig Launchers and Receivers

The launchers and receivers, with dimensions of 24" x 30" x 138" long and 10" x 14" x 132" long, are designed for 740 PSIG at 170 degrees. One of the Pig Launchers and Receivers composed of a 24" dia. minor barrel and a 30" dia. major barrel, while the other one consisted of a 10" dia. minor barrel and a 14" dia. major barrel. The major and minor barrels are fabricated from API 5L X 52. To ensure quality, the Launchers and Receivers were 100 % x-rayed and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Pig Launchers and Receivers are installed in pipelines to launch and receive Pipeline Pigs. Pigs can be used for the cleaning of pipelines. In addition, Pigs can be used for the separation of two products within the same pipeline. Sweco Fab/Piping Technology & Products, Inc. has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a wide variety of ASME/Misc. Fabricated Products - including Pig Launchers and Receivers.

Do you see a need for pig launchers in your piping system? Get a price quote today!

58,000 lb. Load Constant Hangers for an Oil Refinery

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently custom designed and fabricated PTP Fig. 200 Constant Hangers for a coker unit in St. Croix. These supports, with operating loads ranging from 4,000 lb. to 58,000 lb., will be used to support flue gas ducts at the oil refinery. The overall lengths of the Horizontal Constants are 5' to 7', and the heights of the Vertical Constants ranged from 4' to 6'. The combined weight of the constants totaled over 24,000 lb. Color-coded rivets for hot and cold loads and universal locking devices are also installed per customer's request.

Do you require constant load hangers in your piping system? Let us quote them for you today!

25,000 lb. Load Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and Clamp Assemblies

Piping Technology & Products, Inc., recently designed and manufactured fourteen PTP Fig. 2100 Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and pipe hanger assemblies for a Steel Company in North Dakota. The assembly consists of a 12 diameter alloy clamp and a PTP Fig. 2100 Hydraulic Snubber with cylinder size of 3 1/4 diameter and 5 stroke load. They are designed to accommodate loads of 25,000 lb. and high temperatures up to 1,100 F. To ensure the products quality, dimension and movement tests were conducted prior to shipment.

PT&P also designed and manufactured Variables Spring Hangers and various Pipe Supports Assembly Components in a range of different specifications and materials for this project.

Do you see a need for hydraulic snubbers in your piping system? Get pricing now!