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Insulated Pipe Supports for Temperatures as Low as -260°F

These cryogenic supports (also known as cold shoes) are fabricated from 20 PCF polyurethane insulation, weigh 650 lb. each and are designed for 30" diameter pipe. They are comprised of a carbon steel base plate and bearing plate, a vapor barrier and an aluminum jacket. The supports are designed for temperatures as low as -260°F, and measure 27" length by 44" height. A total of thirty-four supports were fabricated for natural gas applications, including storage and transport.

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A "U-Type" and 6 "C-Type" constant spring supports were designed to support piping in a corrosive environment located off-shore in Malaysia. The U-Type measures 21" x 25" x 57" and C-Types range in size from 11-5/8" x 17" x 4" to 18-3/4" x 32" x 80".



The constants are fabricated from A36 carbon steel with a fluorocarbon coating on the pins. The frame, housing, and all components were coated with a 3-coat paint system to resist corrosion. Standard load and travel tests were performed prior to shipping the constants on a rush basis.

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ASME Code Pig Launchers and Receivers

Safety Locking System

One starter key per launcher/receiver is kept in a box located in the control room. Each lock is executed with two keys. When the first valve is opened with this starter key, it releases the second key. This key is transferred to next valve which releases second key from that valve and so on and so forth. This process guides the operator through the specified sequence for opening and closing valves with unique a key for each step.

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Submarine Drum Vessel

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F-Type Variable Spring Supports

An assortment of standard variable spring supports were manufactured ranging in size from 8-5/8" to 12-3/4" dia. with installed heights ranging from 9-7/16" to 18-1/8". The F-Type pipe hanger assembly is used to support the pipe from below and are typically mounted to concrete pads via anchor bolts or welded to structural steel. The various springs shown are designed for operating conditions ranging from loads of 1750 lb. with .02" travel to 21,280 lb. loads with .13" travel. As with all of our variable supports, these were quality checked with a 100% spring coil deflection test and a load cell calibration to set the assembly at the prescribed installed load.

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Check out our most recent article that looks at the history of insulated pipe supports through the past 100 years.  Learn about the developments made in the 1950's and 1960's that introduced the use of "Foam Glass", a lightweight material that is manufactured primarily from recycled glass and used in the design of insulated pipe supports. Later, polyurethane was developed to provide greater load carrying capabilities. Read the full article on the:

History of Insulated Supports

Permali Insulated Pipe Anchors

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Cryogenic Supports with Permali Insulation

Over 30 cryogenic supports fabricated from a combination of carblon steel, permali block and stainless steel were manufactured for an LNG plant in Abu Dhabi. The shoes measures 18" x 14" x 12" and are designed for 10" of thermal movement and temperatures as low as -167°C. The cold shoes are coated with a custom paint job and went through standard testing prior to shipment.

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Snubbers: A General Overview

14 1/2" diameter 225,000 lb. load Hydraulic Snubber

Ever wonder what makes a constant spring support different from a variable spring support? How does each one function? How do they support loads and allow for movement in a pipeline? Check out our new spring support article that provides all the answers to these questions and more.

F-Type Variable Springs with Slide Plates

Upthrust 200-U Type Constants for an Oil Refinery

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This big ton spring support measures 40" length x 36" width x 43" height. It is composed of a carbon steel frame, neoprene coated spring steel coils, and has a hot-dipped galvanize finish. It also includes a guided load table to ensure stability when supporting the maximum load of 93,000 lb. Standard load and travel tests were performed prior to shipping.

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