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B-Type Constants for a Power Plant in Kentucky

These constants were fabricated from carbon steel hardware and structure. The vertical constants are used to support pipes and other equipment. They range from 4 to 6 feet and weigh between 690 lbs to 2,850 lbs. The constants have a total travel capacity of 7 to 8 . Standard load testing was completed to ensure quality and performance.

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75 Hot Shoes for a Construction Project in New Hampshire

Hot Shoe Insulation

These pre-insulated hot shoes are manufactured from carbon steel and insulated with Firetemp® and Foamglas. Firetemp® is a structural insert designed to carry the load capacity of the pipe while Foamglas is fragile and can support temperatures of up to 900F. The hot shoes measure 19 long with the base of pipe at 6. They weigh between 58 lbs to 185 lbs. The pre-insulated shoes are designed to maintain the insulated pipes at a temperature for functionality.

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100-B Type Constants

Two Constants

These PTP 100-B type constants were fabricated from A36 carbon steel. They are vertical constants designed to suspend from a beam to support pipes. These constants are capable of handling loads of up to 31,000 lbs. and have a total travel capacity of 3. Each measured 25 long, 13 wide, and 71 tall and weighed 1,850 lbs. Standard load and travel testing were completed to ensure the quality and performance of these constants.

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Constant Hanger Supports for a Power Recovery Plant

Constant support hangers are used to support pipes subjected to vertical movement. The (Fig. PTP 200) constants are designed to support loads from 4,000 lbs to 57,000 lbs. Each weighs approximately 1,500 lbs to 2500 lbs and has a travel of up to 4" with an adjustable travel stop. Their sizes range from 15 to 100.

The advantage of an adjustable travel stop is that the constant is able to "lock in" at any position within the range of travel for a given constant. This alleviates the need for a total "shut down" of the piping system for temporary conditions such as hydrotesting, repair, or replacement.

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Constant Hangers for an Engineering Company

Constant hangers provide constant support for pipes subject to vertical movement due to thermal expansion. These Type E Constant Hangers are made from carbon steel ranging from 5 to 7 in length. Their applicable loads range from 17,300 lbs to 30,000 lbs. The total travel ranges from 2 to 9 . Standard constant load testing was performed for quality assurance per customers request.

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These air inlet stacks were designed for 25 PSIG and 100 deg. F. Each inlet air stack was fabricated from A106-B carbon steel. They are 20 in diameter x 624 long. Each stack weighs 4,395 lb. To ensure product quality, the Inlet Air Stacks were galvanized externally and internally.

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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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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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Eight Custom-Built Variable Springs for a Power Plant

All of the spring components are made of A4150H and carbon steel. Per customer's request, a two coat epoxy paint was applied to the springs. The Type-A variable spring assemblies measure 22" x 79" with an installed load of 45,000 lb., operating load of 56,000 lb., and a downward travel of 5". The Type-C assemblies measure 22" x 89" with an installation load of 38,000 lb., operating load of 47,000 lb., and a downward travel of 5 1/2". Each spring coil was tested to insure the wire diameter, coil height, and spring rates.

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Eight Cold Shoes for Plant in Egypt

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed eight cold shoes for a plant in Egypt. The pipe diameters of these shoes range from 10 to 18, and they weigh up to 2300 lbs. These cold shoes were designed to support a vertical cold line. The maximum load for this product is 28,000 lbs. These products were made from Micarta G10, A240 304L and A36.

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