The Pipe Support Blog

Constants for an Energy Plant in Iowa

This (PTP-13) size horizontal E-type constant is for an energy plant in Iowa. It measures 14" 9" 24" with a total travel range of 5" and an operating load of 388 lbs. It is fabricated out of A36 carbon steel, and weighs 95 lbs. Standard load and travel testing were performed on the constant prior to shipping to ensure quality.

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60" Diameter Air Tank for a Manufacturing Facility

Side View of Air Receiver Tank

Sweco Fab, Inc. recently fabricated an Air Receiver Tank for a Manufacturing Facility in Alabama. This 5,400 lbs tank measured 60" 143" tangent to tangent and was designed for 170 PSIG and 200 F. It was fabricated from SA516-70 carbon steel. The interior and exterior were painted with standard epoxy paint to provide an interior lining and exterior protection. The tank was hydrotested at 221 PSIG to ensure product quality.

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Positive Anchor Hot Shoe for Oil Refinery

The hot shoes were constructed using high temperature insulation made from calcium silicate, lined with a ceramic fiber blanket in a steel cradle (A36 Carbon Steel). The shoes were designed for 1500 F and a vertical load range between 25,000 lbs and 32,000 lbs, and the BOP was 10". The overall diameter including 7" of insulation is 49 7/8". Belleville washers are used to hold bolt tension in pipeline with high frequency vibration.

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Constants for Energy Plant in Louisiana

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured Type 200-C constant springboxes for an energy plant in Louisiana.

The constant measures 23 x 40 designed for an operating load capacity of 8,300 lbs. and a total travel range of 8. The constant is fabricated of A36 carbon steel. To ensure quality, standard load and travel tests were performed prior to shipping.

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