The Pipe Support Blog

6000 lb. Load Hot Shoe with Adjustable Lateral Stops

Drawing of Custom Hot Shoe

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently assisted in the design and fabrication of a special hot shoe with adjustable lateral stops for an oil refinery in LA. The shoe assembly is designed to support loads up to 6000 lb. and to guide pipes that may reach up to 1200°F. The hot shoe consists of a 12 thick mineral wool insulation, an inner clamp surrounded by four load transfer plates, an outer guiding clamp, and four guide assemblies with PTFE, 25% glass filled, slide plates. The load transfer plates provide support and prevent damage to the insulation between the inner and outer guiding clamp.

The guide assemblies (comprised of the four guides on the shoe and the adjustable stops) are designed to account for lateral, vertical, and axial movement. PTFE, 25% glass filled, slide plates are used to minimize friction caused by movement between the shoe and the adjustable stops. The adjustable stops are fabricated from a 1 x 12 x 19 carbon steel plate with four rods and two angles. These allow for flexibility in adjusting the distance/gap within each guide assembly to control movement.

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6600 lb. load PTP-4 Type C Variable Springs with Riser Clamps

PT&P recently designed and manufactured six, PTP-4-160 type C variable springs with riser clamps for an oil refinery in Texas.  These variable springs are constructed from carbon steel and designed to support loads of 6600 lb. with a total travel of 2". The clamps are fabricated from A 387 Gr. 22 alloy steel to fit 18" pipes. Dimensional and fit-up tests were performed on the variable springs and riser clamps prior to shipping.

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Sweco Fab, Inc. recently designed and fabricated a 2800 lb. pressure vessel for an oil refining company in the United Arab Emirates. This pressure vessel will be used as a dust collector to filter a process fluid for an unleaded gasoline project. The vessel, 30" in diameter and 14'-11" OAL, is designed for 150 PSIG and 248°F. Spot radiography, dye-penetrant, and hydrostatic tests were implemented to ensure product quality.

Do you have a requirement for a vessel or tank? Get pricing today!

Custom Anchor Cold Shoes for a company in Texas

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently fabricated several anchor shoes designed for cold operating temperatures of -20°F. These shoes are fixed anchors to prevent movement of pipes spanning less than 25'-0 long. The shoes are made from A240 304 stainless steel in line sizes ranging from 4 to 16. An allowance for 2 to 4 of insulation material was provided.

Do you require anchor cold shoes like those described above? Get pricing today!

5,800 lb. load Type F Variable Springs

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently designed and fabricated eighteen 1,200 lb to 5,800 lb. load PTP-2 type F size 100 to 150 variable springs for a company in South Korea. These variable springs fabricated from carbon steel are designed for 200°F. They have an overall height of 9.5" to 11.5" and are designed for a travel range of 1/8" upward to 3/16" downward. Per the customer's request the variables were coated with a custom paint. To ensure quality, standard load testing was performed on the variables prior to shipping.

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Pig Receiver with Saddle Supports

Sweco Fab, Inc. recently fabricated a Pig Receiver Class 600 with saddle supports for an industrial company in Texas.  The pig receiver is composed of a 24 dia. minor barrel and a 30 dia. major barrel with 1 thick walls. It is approximately 250 in length and weighs 8,200 lb. The major and minor barrels are fabricated from API-5L Gr.B, X42 and SA106B material, respectively. All other items are fabricated from SA105, SA106B, and SA-36 as applicable. The receiver is designed per ASME B31.8 with a 0.72 Design Factor and NACE MP-01-75. The design pressure is 1480 PSIG at 125°F.

Do you see a need for a pig launcher or receiver in your piping system? Get pricing now!

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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44,000 lb. load Horizontal Upthrust Constant

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently fabricated horizontal upthrust constants for loads ranging from 24,000 lb. to 44,000 lb.  These Fig. PTP 200 type U constants are designed for a travel range of 4" to 4 ½". They are fabricated from A36 carbon steel with dimensions ranging from 60"x52" to 80"x52". To meet customer specified installation heights, angles were added to the base of each constant. Load testing was performed to ensure product quality prior to shipping.

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

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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240 Welded Eye Rods for an Ammonia Plant

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. designed and manufactured 240 PT&P Figure 110 welded eye rods for an ammonia plant in Saudi Arabia. The rods will be attached to Type A variable springs designed to support loads from 850 lb. to 13,300 lb. 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 red oxide primer with an alkyd topcoat was applied to the rods as per the customer's request. Prior to shipment, a 100% dye-penetrant test was performed to ensure quality.

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