The Pipe Support Blog

17,000 lbs. Upthrust Constants for a Construction Site

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured sixty nine Upthrust Constants for a construction site in Chad, Africa.  They range in constant size from 31-61 and are composed of A36 carbon steel. The applicable loads and travel for these constants are from 1,700 lbs.-17,000 lbs. and 3”-8”, respectively. The installed height for this job was much higher than our standard constants, so we had to customize them. By extending the height of our standard constant with an additional angle we were able to meet the installed height.

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• Highest, Consistent Performance Balance of Plant Piping Materials Award from Bechtel

• Scored 100% on Calpine's Monthly Alliance Quality Performance of Pipe Supports

• Obtained ICBO Certification

• U.S. Bellows is now a proud member of EJMA

58 Large Diameter Floating Rings for a Refinery in Saudi Arabia

58 Large Diameter Floating Rings

Welding a Large Diameter Floating Ring

Sweco Fab, Inc. recently designed and fabricated 58 floating rings for a Refinery in Saudi Arabia. Ranging from 40"- 155" in diameter and 12"- 18" in height, these rings weigh more than 1,500 lbs. each and are made from SA240-316H stainless steel plate with thickness of 1/2" - 1 1/2". All rings are fabricated by Full Penetration Weld and examined by dye penetration test.

Do you require floating rings for your current or future project? Let us price them for you today!

14,000 lbs. Load Hydraulic Shock Snubbers

Piping Technology & Products recently designed and manufactured four fig. 2100 hydraulic shock snubbers for a refinery in California. Carbon steel was used to manufacture these snubbers. They support a maximum load of 14,000 lbs., have a 3” cylinder, and 5” stroke load.  This was a custom job where the customer provided the figure number, cylinder size, and stroke load; we built the snubbers according to these specifications.

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

Pipe Shoes and Stand Assemblies for a Cross-Generating Station

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently designed and manufactured 46 of these support assemblies for a cross-generating power station in South Carolina.  These pipe shoes and assemblies are composed of carbon steel and accommodate pipe with diameters ranging in size from 18”-32”. All of these components are strong enough to support maximum installed loads of 8,000 lbs.

Do you have a requirement for pipe shoes? Get pricing today! 

Pipe Saddles for a Refinery in Chad

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured these pipe saddles for a power plant in Chad.

The saddles are comprised of bolt clamps, structural steel and vinyl pipe shields.  They were built for bare pipes ranging in size from 2 24 and can accommodate temperatures from 29 degrees C. to 538 degrees C.

Do you see a need for pipe saddles in your plant or refinery? Let us price them for you today!

Pig Launchers and Receivers for Venezuela

Sweco Fab, Inc. designed and manufactured pig launchers and receivers for an oil and gas exploration and production company in Venezuela.

The launchers and receivers are designed with a 6 line and 8 barrel at 60 long with a 4 kicker, ¾ in. P.I., 2 vent and drain design per ASME B31.4. They are made to withstand 1480 PSIG at 100ºF and can accommodate 15 pigs. They were painted inside and out per System 6E grey color and included simple skid, MTR, N.D.E., and flange protectors.

Learn about these products and more from our webinar archives!

PTFE, 25% Glass Filled, Slide Plates for a Chemical Plant in Texas

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured PTFE, 25% glass filled, slide plates for a chemical plant in Port Arthur, Texas.

These slide plates are constructed of PTFE, 25% glass filled, bonded to stainless steel backing plates. The top plates range from 123 ¾ square inches to 481 ¾ square inches and the bottom plates range from 69 square inches to 616 square inches.

Want to find out more information about slide plates? Visit our webinar archives today!

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Rods and Clevises for a Natural Gas Combined Cycle Facility

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured hundreds of hanger rods and clevises for a 1,250 MW natural gas combined cycle facility in Mississippi.

The rod and clevis components were made of various alloys (800H, F91, 316H, SA-387 Gr. 22) and ranged in sizes from 2" to 4" diameter. Taking into account the surrounding environment's conditions, engineers designed the rods and clevises so that they can endure temperatures escalating to 1430º F. For the duration of a pull test conducted, the clevises and rods sustained loads up to 152,000 lbs. and there were no discrepancies.

Are rods and clevises on your checklist for an upcoming project? Request a quote today!