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68 Sliding Cold Shoes with Lateral Restraint

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Jun 10, 2005
68 Sliding Cold Shoes with Lateral Restraint

68 Sliding Cold Shoes with Lateral Restraint


Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently fabricated and designed several sliding cold shoes with lateral restraint for a river site in Georgia. The sliding cold shoes have a frame of A36 carbon steel. These were designed to support pipes of 14 to 36 in diameter, insulated with 4.5 to 5 in thick layers of polyurethane foam.

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Tags: Cold Shoes, Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports

24" x 30" diameter, 740 PSIG Pig Launchers and Receivers

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Apr 22, 2005
24" x 30" diameter, 740 PSIG Pig Launchers and Receivers

24" x 30" diameter, 740 PSIG Pig Launchers and Receivers

The launchers and receivers, with dimensions of 24" x 30" x 138" long and 10" x 14" x 132" long, are designed for 740 PSIG at 170 degrees. One of the Pig Launchers and Receivers composed of a 24" dia. minor barrel and a 30" dia. major barrel, while the other one consisted of a 10" dia. minor barrel and a 14" dia. major barrel. The major and minor barrels are fabricated from API 5L X 52. To ensure quality, the Launchers and Receivers were 100 % x-rayed and hydro-tested prior to shipment.

Pig Launchers and Receivers are installed in pipelines to launch and receive Pipeline Pigs. Pigs can be used for the cleaning of pipelines. In addition, Pigs can be used for the separation of two products within the same pipeline. Sweco Fab/Piping Technology & Products, Inc. has over 40 years of experience in designing and manufacturing a wide variety of ASME/Misc. Fabricated Products - including Pig Launchers and Receivers.

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Tags: Pig Launcher, Pig Receiver, Pig Launchers and Receiver

58,000 lb. Load Constant Hangers for an Oil Refinery

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Apr 15, 2005

58,000 lb. Load Constant Hangers for an Oil Refinery58,000 lb. Load Constant Hangers for an Oil Refinery

58,000 lb. Load Constant Hangers for an Oil RefineryPiping Technology & Products, Inc. recently custom designed and fabricated PTP Fig. 200 Constant Hangers for a coker unit in St. Croix. These supports, with operating loads ranging from 4,000 lb. to 58,000 lb., will be used to support flue gas ducts at the oil refinery. The overall lengths of the Horizontal Constants are 5' to 7', and the heights of the Vertical Constants ranged from 4' to 6'. The combined weight of the constants totaled over 24,000 lb. Color-coded rivets for hot and cold loads and universal locking devices are also installed per customer's request.

 

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Tags: Engineered Spring Supports, Constant Spring Supports, pipe hanger

25,000 lb. Load Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and Clamp Assemblies

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Apr 08, 2005
25,000 lb. Load Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and Clamp Assemblies

25,000 lb. Load Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and Clamp Assemblies

Piping Technology & Products, Inc., recently designed and manufactured fourteen PTP Fig. 2100 Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and pipe hanger assemblies for a Steel Company in North Dakota. The assembly consists of a 12 diameter alloy clamp and a PTP Fig. 2100 Hydraulic Snubber with cylinder size of 3 1/4 diameter and 5 stroke load. They are designed to accommodate loads of 25,000 lb. and high temperatures up to 1,100 F. To ensure the products quality, dimension and movement tests were conducted prior to shipment.

PT&P also designed and manufactured Variables Spring Hangers and various Pipe Supports Assembly Components in a range of different specifications and materials for this project.

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Tags: Hydraulic Snubber, Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices, Pipe Clamp, Snubber, Clamp Assemblies

Upthrust U-Type Constants for Plant in Mexico

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Mar 18, 2005
Upthrust U-Type Constants for Plant in Mexico

Upthrust U-Type Constants for Plant in Mexico

Upthrust U-Type Constants for Plant in Mexico

Upthrust U-Type Constants for Plant in Mexico

The constants' dimensions are 25” x 56” with 17” pipe OD, and 29” x 68” with 21” pipe OD. These constants have a loaded capacity of 8,400 to 17,800 lbs. This constant is designed to support piping from below. The tests that were conducted on this product were standard loading and travel testing to ensure quality and performance. The constant is manufactured from A36 carbon steel.

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Tags: Engineered Spring Supports, Upthrust Constant, Constant Spring Supports, pipe hanger

Cold Shoe Supports for Company in Georgia

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Mar 04, 2005

Cold Supports for Company in Georgia
Cold Supports for Company in GeorgiaPiping Technology & Products, Inc. recently custom designed and manufactured seventy-seven cold supports for company in Georgia. The pipe sizes for these cold supports are 3” NPS to 30” NPS. Total weight of the supports supplies 15000 lbs. The product can support temperatures from -300 F to 150 F. The cold supports were manufactured from Polyurethane, carbon steel and stainless steel.

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Tags: Cold Shoes, Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports

PTP 200 F-Type Constants

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Feb 25, 2005
PTP 200 F-Type Constants

PTP 200 F-Type Constants

PTP 200 F-Type Constants

PTP 200 F-Type Constants

The constants measure 35” x 12” x 20 ¼” and 29” x 10” x 19 ½”. The products have a maximum travel of 5” and can support loads up to 790 lbs. and 430 lbs. They are constructed of A36 steel with a hot dip galvanized finish. The frames on the custom designed constants were elongated to meet customer’s specifications. Standard load and adjustment testing was performed to ensure quality prior to shipping.

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Tags: Engineered Spring Supports, Constant Springs, pipe hanger

Horizontal U-Type Constants for Power Plant

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Feb 11, 2005
Horizontal U-Type Constants for Power Plant

Horizontal U-Type Constants for Power Plant

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The constants measure 61 x 17 x 40 and weigh 560 lbs. a piece. They are designed to operate in temperatures from -40° F to 660° F. The unique construction of the constants permits extensive vertical travel, ranging from 20.5 to 26. Standard load and adjustment testing was performed to ensure quality prior to shipping.

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Tags: Engineered Spring Supports, Upthrust Constant, Constant Springs, pipe hanger

Long Tangent U-Bolts for Refinery

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Feb 04, 2005
Long Tangent U-Bolts for Refinery

Long Tangent U-Bolts for Refinery

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently custom designed and fabricated eight long tangent U-bolts for an oil refinery in Texas. The carbon steel U-bolts can support pipes ranging from 8” to 16”. They are designed to support loads up to 9,900 lbs. and temperatures to 650° F. The products weigh between 3 lbs. and 9 lbs. U-bolts are recommended to support or guide heavy loads. They are often employed in power and process plants, as well as in marine service.

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Tags: U-bolt Clamps, Support Assembly Components, U-Bolts

Vertical Constant Supports for a Refinery

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Jan 14, 2005
Vertical Constant Supports for a Refinery

Vertical Constant Supports for a Refinery

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured eight Type F vertical constant supports for a refinery in Ohio.  The constants are capable of supporting 2,000 to 3,500 lbs. and have a maximum travel of 5. They are constructed of carbon steel and each weighs 270 lbs. Standard load and adjustment testing was performed to ensure quality prior to shipping.

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Tags: Engineered Spring Supports, Constant Spring Supports, pipe hanger