The Pipe Support Blog

Subject: Pipe Clamp Design, Application & Installation

** Webinar is worth 1 PDH Credit for TX Professional Engineers

Register for 10:00 am CDT or  2:00 pm CDT (Thur. April 19, 2012)

This presentation will cover Pipe Clamps, including Hold-Down Clamps, Riser Clamps, Clevis Hangers, Yoke U-Bolt Clamps and Structural Supports. Learn how the appropriate type of pipe support is chosen based on the different design conditions. Find out how Finite Element Analysis is used in the design process and view the custom pipe supports designed for extreme applications.

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42” Hold Down with Wedge Support

PT&P designed and fabricated a Hold Down with wedge support for a 42” pipe. The entire assembly is PTFE, 25% glass filled, bonded and will be used to control and reduce pipe vibration at an LNG plant. Both the Hold Down and wedge support are made from A36 Carbon Steel and a fabric pad which is exceptionally suited for vibration impact and declination.

Want to learn more about hold down clamps? View a past pipe clamp webinar now!

Tags: Clamp, Hold Down Clamps, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp

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! 

Tags: Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp

40 Clamp Attachments for a Petrochemical Plant

The pipe clamp attachments shown are used for supporting vertical pipe sections to vessel clip anchors. These braces are designed for a maximum horizontal moment of 15,000 ft-lb at the vessel clip. All the clamps provided were made of carbon steel with a hot-dip-galvanized finish. The pipe hanger assembly lengths were fabricated per specifications provided by the client.

The pipe clamp components were designed and fabricated for non-standard pipe diameters (i.e. 13-3/4", 16-1/2") so that they could be used on insulated or finned pipelines.

Are you in need of pipe clamp attachments? Request a quote today and receive a response within 48 hours!

Tags: Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp

24", Chrome-Moly, Three-Bolt Clamps with Stanchions

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and fabricated 24", chrome-moly, three-bolt clamps with horizontal guide stanchions for a 765 MW natural gas-fired combined cycle facility in Mexico. These clamps, in conjunction with variable springs, will allow for vertical and axial pipe movement while restricting lateral movements. They were made for 24" OD pipe from 1-1/2 x 9" stock material. Based upon design considerations, the clamp "E" dimension, from pipe centerline to outer load bolt, was 25". The clamps were designed for operation at 1065°F and per customer-supplied information, the vertical design load was 1,848 lbs and the maximum lateral load was 19,207 lbs. The clamp plates are made of A387 GR. 22 plate material, stanchion pieces of A335 GR.22 pipe and the side stop plates of carbon steel.

Want more information on three-bolt clamps? Learn more about them in our webinar archives!

Tags: Three-Bolt Clamps, Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp

66" Diameter, Three-bolt Pipe Clamp

66" Diameter, Three-bolt Pipe Clamp

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and fabricated a 66-inch diameter, three-bolt pipe clamp for a chemical company located in Deer Park, Texas.

The clamp will be used in conjunction with a PT&P Spring Hanger and a length of rod in order to support the pipeline.  After formation, the clamp's dimensions measured at 97.75 OAL and 69.5 at its widest point. By using a FEA program, the clamp was designed for an operating load of 24,000 pounds at 500° F. The materials used consisted of 1 ¾ x 10 x 128 ¼ thick A-36 Carbon steel, with three 2½ studs and nuts.

In need of some three-bolt pipe clamps? Request for pricing today!

Tags: Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp, Three-Bolt Clamp

40" Diameter Alloy Yoke Clamp

PT&P specially designed and manufactured a heavy duty, 40-inch diameter, alloy yoke clamp (cut from a 6" thick plate) for a Power Plant in Mississippi. The clamp was designed for a 70,000 lb load and is to support a 40" diameter, high pressure main steam line. The u-bolt was made of a 3" diameter bar. In order to prove the design of this clamp, Finite Element Analysis was used to simulate the loads and stresses that it may experience in the field. The model shows the stresses at every point by a color coding system.

Want to learn more about yoke clamps and other types of clamps? Visit our webinar archives today!

Tags: Clamp, Yoke Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp

Tags: Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp