The Pipe Support Blog

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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Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured four PTP-2 type G horizontal travelers to be used at a hydrogen reformer in Chile.  The travelers are designed for a horizontal travel range of 12" and an operating load capacity of 1400 lbs. and 17,000 lbs. They are fabricated out of A36 carbon steel with dimensions of 3 1/2" x 6"x 16" and 6" x 10"x 18". These horizontal travelers will maintain hanger rods in vertical position at the hydrogen reformer. Load testing was performed to ensure product quality prior to shipping.

 

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Piping Technology and Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured variable springs to be used in conjunction with a rod and clevis assembly for a power plant in West Virginia.  Since the operating loads specified by the customer were greater than the maximum loads for the largest PT&P spring, custom units needed to be built for this application. The springs were fabricated using a large spring coil, normally only used in constant spring assemblies. The spring is 20 1/2" in diameter and has a standing height of 51". All components of the pipe hanger assembly were made from carbon steel and were supplied with a hot-dipped galvanized finish. The spring is 20 1/2" in diameter and has a standing height of 51".  The rods will be attached to type A variable springs designed to support loads from 850 lbs. to 13,300 lbs. Manufactured from A-36 carbon steel, the rods are 3/4" to 2" in diameter and range in length from 68" to 95".

To prevent contamination at high temperatures, a non-galvanized finish was applied to the rods per customer's request. Prior to delivery, a 100% dye-penetrant test was preformed to ensure quality.  The variable springs were tested in the load cell to insure proper operation and also to set the cold load to the specifications as provided by the customer.

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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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Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured 86 pre-insulated pipe supports for a customer. The pipe supports are specifically designed for use in cryogenic lines using polyurethane insulation that can withstand temperatures as low as -51° F. The supports weigh between 17 & 36 lbs. each and are designed for pipe sizes ranging from 2 to 4 in diameter. The clamp and base used with this pipe support are fabricated from A36 carbon steel. Upon customer's request, a three layer customized paint was applied to the clamp and base.

 

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Piping Technology & Products, Inc. Acquires Companies from the Shaw Group, Inc

Houston, Texas, USA (August 31, 2004)-Piping Technology & Products, Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of the essential assets and the manufacturing and engineering capabilities of the following companies from The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE:SGR):

1. Shaw Fronek Company (FCI) Inc., Englewood, New Jersey

2. Shaw Pipe Supports Inc., Shreveport, Louisiana

3. Shaw A/DE, Inc., Laconia, New Hampshire

4. Shaw Pipe Shields, Inc., Vacaville, California

The Shaw Group has long been providing cost effective products for the power, petrochemical, chemical and commercial markets. PT&P is committed to upholding the standards that Shaw has set forth and will strive to make continuous improvement of all products and services. PT&P will work to understand and meet the requirements of new customers, as well as professionally execute all contracts acquired from Shaw.

“Piping Technology & Products is extremely excited about this acquisition,” said PT&P President Durga D. Agrawal. “The assets of these four companies strengthen our position as a leading producer in pipe hangers, mechanical and hydraulic snubbers, pre-insulated pipe supports and expansion joints.”

PT&P is consolidating the assets of some of the companies to the main location at 3701 Holmes Road, Houston, Texas 77051. The company can be reached via email at info@pipingtech.com, by fax at 713-731-8640 or by calling 713-731-0030 or 800-787-5914. PT&P can also be visited on the web at www.pipingtech.com.

This acquisition allows PT&P to enhance the existing product lines thus offering greater value and selection. The acquired companies will operate under the following company names:

1. Fronek Company (FCI), Inc.

2. FCI Pipe Supports, Inc.

3. Fronek Anchor/Darling Enterprises, Inc.

4. Pipe Shields, Inc.

About Piping Technology & Products, Inc.
Piping Technology & Products, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, U.S. Bellows, Inc. and Sweco Fab, Inc. manufacture a variety of high-quality engineered products. In business since 1975, PT&P has close partnerships with leading engineering and construction companies and is recognized as a leader in designing and manufacturing pipe supports, pre-insulated pipe supports and expansion joints. PT&P and its subsidiaries strive to, “DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME, EVERY TIME” by providing quality products and expert service.

About The Shaw Group Inc.
The Shaw Group Inc. is a leading global provider of technology, engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, fabrication, manufacturing, consulting, remediation, and facilities management services for government and private sector clients in the power, process, environmental, infrastructure and emergency response markets. A Fortune 500 company, The Shaw Group is headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and employs approximately 17,000 people at its offices and operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.shawgrp.com.

Installation of FRP Bundles in the Pipe

84" Diameter Seawall Outfall Flow Regulating Device

Sweco Fab, Inc. recently designed and manufactured a 30,000 lb. Seawall Outfall Flow Regulating Device for a sea water outlet in Qatar. This 320 long flow conditioner is designed to allow water to flow through evenly. There are nineteen 16 FRP pipes inside an 84 diameter carbon steel pipe. The pipe bundle is secured within the 84 diameter shell pipe using spring washers, which keep the bundle tight and allows for differential expansion between the steel and FRP.

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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