The Pipe Support Blog

49,000 lb. Load Constant Springs for a Power Plant

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured four double lug suspension PTP 100-C size 84 constants for a power plant in South Carolina.  These constants are designed for a vertical travel range of 5" and an operating load capacity of 49,000 lb. They are fabricated out of A36 carbon steel and weigh 2,900 lb. each. Prior to shipping standard load and travel tests were performed on these 20"x 35"x 80" constants to ensure quality.

Do you see a need for constant springs in your piping system? Get pricing today!

9200 lb. Load Type “E” Constant Hanger Assemblies

PT&P designed and manufactured forty PTP 200- type “E” constant hanger assemblies with pipe sizes ranging from 36” to 62” for an oil refinery in Canada.  These constant hanger assemblies are designed to support and allow vertical movement of the field pipe during thermal expansion. The constants have a load capacity of 2800 lbs. to 9200 lbs. and a 3”-7” travel range. To assure quality, standard load testing was performed on the constants prior to shipping. The assemblies’ components consist of a constant load hanger, a rod and a clamp. The constants are fabricated from ASTM A36 carbon steel and the rod and clamp were manufactured from ASTM A240, Gr. 304 stainless steel.

Want to learn more about constant hangers? View a past constant webinar today!

72” Roller Stands for a Cooling Tower

PT&P fabricated heavy-duty roller stands, 60” and 72” in diameter, to support large pipes in a cooling tower. The roller stands support loads up to 60,000 lbs. while allowing the pipe axial movement during temperature fluctuation. To reduce friction the rollers are fabricated out of machined carbon steel. The round bar and the stands are fabricated from A-36 carbon steel plate.

Do you require roller stands in your piping system? Let us price them for you today!

27' x 16' x 21' Structural Steel Frame for an Offshore Site

Base in Fabrication Process

Structural Steel Base in Painting Phase

PT&P custom designed and fabricated a 27' x 16' x 21' structural steel frame to be placed on the sea-bed for an offshore rig. This assembly will be used as an undersea cable support frame, capable of withstanding a load of 600 Kilonewtons (68,000 lbs for each pad). It is constructed of 8 tube-steel, a 10 channel, and a steel plate. The frame will remain stationary on the sea-bed and is designed to endure heavy wave action when lowered to or raised from the sea-bed.

Finite element analysis of the lifting lug on the structure was performed to verify load conditions.  A trial fit-up of bolted sections was also conducted to ensure the structural frame will assemble easily before being placed in position.

 Do you require a structural frame for your current or upcoming project? Get pricing today! 

2,650 lb. load C-Type Constants

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently fabricated 22 Carbon Steel PTP 200-C type Horizontal & PTP 100-C type Vertical Constants with sizes from 3 to 27.  The load capacity of the constants spans between 215 to 2650 lbs., with a travel ranging from 1” to 4”.  The three bolt clamps are fabricated from stainless steel material A 240 Gr. 304 for 4" to 8" dia. pipes.  The rod and turnbuckle were shortened on two of the constants in order to accommodate situations of small rod take out. Standard load and adjustment testing was performed.

Want to learn more about constants? Instantly view a past constant webinar today!

Standard Pipe Shoes for a Power Plant

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured these Fig. 1400 pipe shoes for a power plant in Canada.

These Fig. 1400 pipe shoes are a combination of PT&P Fig. 900 and 400.  These shoes are particularly made from carbon steel and graphite with 4” B.O.P (bottom of the pipe).  They are used to control pipe movement by guiding.  These shoes also prevent vertical and horizontal movement and allow axial movement.  They are mainly used in power plants or areas where there is cyclical filling and emptying of the pipe.

Do you see a need for pipe shoes in your piping system? Let us price them for you today!

6' x 13 ½' Steel Pipe Support Structure

This 6' x 13 ½' pipe support structure is made of carbon steel and also includes beams, plates, and angles. Several of these structures were made for sites in Texas that convert landfill gas to energy.

Do you see the need for steel pipe support structures in your piping system? Get pricing now!

70,000 lb. Load Vertical C-Type Constants

These 42 13/16" x 79 5/8" constants have a double suspension and are made from A36 carbon steel. They will each hold a total of 70,000 lbs. and are designed to move 8½ in. down. Our report generating testing was conducted after the correct load was set.

Do you see a need for constants in your current or future project? Get pricing now!

Pipe Straps for a Chemical Plant in Texas

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently designed and manufactured two strap assemblies for a chemical plant in Texas.

These 24' x 8 straps are comprised of A516-70 plates, sway struts, pipe clamps, SCHXS and SCH160 pipe, and fabricated turnbuckles. This job was completed within two weeks to meet the customer's quick turnaround requirements.

Do you require pipe straps in your piping system? Get pricing today! 

Various Sized Cold Shoes for a Chemical Plant

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured 250 variable sized cold shoes for a chemical plant in Texas.

These cold shoes are designed for cryogenic (low temperature) pipelines where direct contact with the pipe cannot be made.  These shoes come with two pieces, top and bottom, and are made of polyurethane foam.  They are then wrapped in vapor barriers, covered with a protective shield and placed in a pipe saddle.

Want to learn more about cold shoes? View a pre-insulated pipe support webinar today!