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Original Supports (not fabricated by PT&P)

Neoprene Coated Fig. 200 U-Type Upthrust Constant Spring Supports

Neoprene Coated Fig. 100 U-Type Upthrust Constant Spring Supports

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These cold shoes are fabricated from stainless steel and carbon steel with Micarta insulation. The supports vary in length from 12" to 36" and are capable of temperatures as low as -260°F. 40 supports in total were fabricated and hot dipped galvanized for corrosion protection at a LNG plant.

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The slide plate assembliesare fabricated from stainless steel, phosphorus bronze, and carbon steel. The 2" thick carbon steel base plate is securely anchored to a concrete foundation, and the stainless steel slide plates are affixed to the base plate by countersunk attachment bolts. The phosphorus bronze slide plates, with machined grooves on the underside are placed on top of the stainless steel plates.

To allow for lubrication between to the contact surfaces of the two slide plates, grease is added through a fitting on the side of the bronze slide plate. The fitting allows access to a channel in the center of the bronze slide plate that leads to the grooves. A hole is located in the 2" thick base plate to allow for grout to be poured through after installation.

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The structural pipe supports are fabricated from carbon steel and coated with red oxide primer. The structural steel will be stored in a warehouse for several months while the power plant is being built. Due to the plant's location along the United States East Coast, the use of the red oxide primer was selected. Also, modifications were made to our standard "insulation saddles" to allow for a higher load capacity; which can be seen in the foreground of the image above.

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Piping Technology & Products, Inc. manufactured 29 insulated pipe trunnions ranging in NPS from 1.5" to 10" with the larger trunnion measuring 54" in height. The trunnions were fabricated from 304 stainless steel with Micarta insulation. They will be used in an LNG plant as insulated pipeline elbows.

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This custom designed carbon steel constant measures 19 5/8" wide, by 59 1/2" tall, by 52 1/8" long. It is designed for a 500 lb. load with a total travel of 17 1/2". The support frame was increased in height to meet a large take-off of 59 1/2". The constant spring will be used to support piping in an oil refinery.

Do you have a need for custom constant springs? Let us price them for you today!

Custom Sway Braces with Ball Joints for a Refinery

28 sway braces were custom designed from a combination of carbon steel and A-5160 spring steel. Custom design and fabrication was required due to the design loads and movements exceeding the largest standard sway brace assembly. The application required ball joint ends because the angle of incline exceeded the maximum five degree angle. The largest of the sway braces was designed for an operating load of 10,000 lb. with a travel range of 5" in either compression or extension. Each sway brace was load and travel tested prior to shipping to ensure functionality throughout the entire travel range.

Do you require custom or standard sway braces in your plant? Get pricing today!

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Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports for 56" pipe size

Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports for 36" pipe size

The cold shoes were fabricated from a combination of 10 and 20 PCF of polyurethane insulation. They also include a vapor barrier, aluminum jacket, acoustic layer, and are coated with a hot dipped galvanized finish. The supports will be used for a project in North Africa.

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