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.            

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Transition Piece for Olefin Site at Chocolate Bayou

Transition Piece in Progress

Sweco Fab, Inc. recently designed and manufactured a 1,900 lb. transition piece for an olefin site at Chocolate Bayou on the Texas Gulf Coast. The product transitions from round to oval and is made of 36" half pipe construction. The piece measures 36" x 72" x 60" and is constructed of carbon steel. The transition piece will be used to regulate the flow of both air and liquid. Prior to shipping the product was hydrotested to guarantee quality.

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70,000 lb. Load Constants for Power Plant

These constants are designed for a vertical travel range of 8.5 and an operating load capacity of 70,000 lbs. They are fabricated out of A36 carbon steel with dimensions of 45x80. Prior to shipping, standard load and travel tests were performed to ensure product quality.

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The Bronzphite® slide plates shown above are constructed from graphite and phosphorus bronze with dimensions ranging from 3" x 3" to 6" x 36". They are designed for up to 500ºF and a total travel of up to 30".

In general, Bronzphite® is a self-lubricating bearing plate made of a high quality bronze with graphite filled grooves. The solid graphite inserts are arranged in various patterns and sizes to meet customer specifications. This type of slide plate is best suited for high loads, low velocity applications and in places where the use of oil or grease in undesirable or unfeasible.

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Constants for an Oil Refinery in Texas

PTP-100 Type B Constants

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently fabricated 48 PTP-200 type U and 54 PTP-100 type B constants for an oil refinery in Texas.  The PTP 200 type U with base support constants are designed for operating loads ranging from 650 lbs. to 7700 lbs. and a travel range of 3" to 4". They are fabricated out of A36 carbon steel with dimensions ranging from 15"x22" to 27"x38". The PTP 100 type B constants are fabricated from A36 carbon steel with dimensions ranging from 11.5"x23" to 12"x29" and total travel of 3" to 4". These constants are designed for operation loads ranging from 1100 lbs. to 2800 lbs.  Space restrictions required a customized compact design. Standard load testing was performed to ensure product quality prior to shipping.

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Installation of FRP Bundles in the Pipe

84" Diameter Seawall Outfall Flow Regulating Device

Installation of Flow Device On-Site

Flow Device in Use

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PTP-100 Type U

Constants for Operating Loads of up to 25,000 lbs

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and fabricated PTP-100 type U and PTP-100 type A constants.  The PTP-100 type U constants are designed for operating loads of up to 17,000 lbs. and a travel range of 3.5". They are fabricated from A36 carbon steel with dimensions of 32"x48"x13". The PTP-100 type A constants are fabricated from the same material and measure 39"x42"x14". The type A constants are designed to support loads up to 25,000 lbs. and enable downward travel of up to 4". Standard load testing was performed to ensure product quality before shipping.

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14 1/2" diameter 225,000 lb. load Hydraulic Snubber

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently designed and manufactured a hydraulic snubber weighing 4000 pounds for an oil refinery in Mexico.  The snubber is fabricated from carbon steel with dimensions of 17 x 101. It supports a maximum load of 225,000 lbs. The purpose of the hydraulic snubber is to reduce shock loading created by events such as water hammer or an earthquake. To meet customer specifications, the hydraulic snubber was coated with a three-coat paint system.

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Thirty PT&P Fig. 70A Clamps for a Power Plant

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently designed and fabricated thirty PT&P Fig. 70A pipe clamps to fit 14" to 18" pipes at a power plant in Florida. These clamps are designed for suspension of hot pipe lines where there is a high temperature and great thermal movement. The clamps are fabricated from SA 387 Gr. 22 alloy steel for temperatures of 1065F and loads of 8,000 lb. to 25,000 lb. These 160 to 395 lb. clamps have dimensions checked and a fit up test preformed prior to shipping.

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Riser Clamp Assemblies with Neoprene Lining

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. custom designed eight sets of riser clamp assemblies for an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico. These riser clamp assemblies were fabricated from API 2H GR. 50 carbon steel. They were designed to support vertical pipe lines on an offshore platform. Each set equipped with a neoprene lining consists of two clamps and a clamp stand. Several coats of marine paint finish were applied to the assemblies to prevent corrosion due to high salt water content and open air exposure.

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