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60" Diameter Cold Support for a Thermal Energy Storage Tank

This cold shoe is manufactured from carbon steel and has 2-1/2" thick polyurethane insulation. It is designed to support a vertical load of 2700 lb. and can withstand a temperature range from -100°F to 70°F. The cold shoe will be used in a 60" diameter thermal energy storage tank for power generation.

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Foam Glass – PUF Hybrid Cold Supports for 16″ Dia. Pipe

These foam glass-PUF hybrid insulated supports are designed for a temperature range of 77°F to -300°F. They are designed for a 16" diameter pipe and have a load capacity of 11,050 lb. The 2-1/2" thick insulation consist of foam glass on the upper half and polyurethane (PUF) on the bottom half. The clamps, ribs and base are fabricated from A-36 carbon steel.

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72″ I.D. Cryogenic Insulated Supports

PT&P manufactured 72" dia. insulated supports for temperatures as low as -260°F. The insulation is multi-layered comprised of polyurethane foam with a density of 20 PCF, a vapor barrier, an aluminum metal jacket, and acoustic pads. The acoustic pads are installed around the cold shoe to absorb vibration. The base and bearing plates are fabricated from carbon steel. The shoes will be used to support and insulate piping in a receiving & regassification plant and refinery.

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Cryogenic Insulated Supports with Acoustic Pads

The operating temperature for these cryogenic shoes ranges from -290°F to 90°F. They are designed for 56" diameter pipe and are capable of supporting loads up to 40,000 lb. The insulation is multi-layered comprised of 20 PCF polyurethane, a vapor barrier, an aluminum metal jacket, and acoustic pads. The acoustic pads are installed around the cold shoe to absorb vibration. The base and bearing plates are fabricated from carbon steel.

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These pre-insulated pipe supports were manufactured for a Houston based engineering and construction company to complete an on-going project in South Africa. The polyurethane foam insulation is wrapped with a vapor barrier to prevent moisture, and the ends are coated with a monolar mastic paint to seal the pores. The carbon steel fabrication that surrounds the insulation has an elaborate three-coat paint system to help protect the steel from corrosion. This design allows for an integral combination of insulation and structural support in one pipe support assembly. It also minimizes labor in the field in regards to the installation of insulation.

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Pre-Insulated Cryogenic Supports with PTFE, 25% Glass Filled, Slide Plates

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Fifty Pre-Insulated Cryogenic Supports with PTFE, 25% Glass Filled, Slide Plates were manufactured for a 36” stainless steel piping system. The steel portion of the Cryogenic Supports is fabricated from ASTMA 240 Grade 304L stainless steel. The insulation used for the Slide Plate is Micarta, capable of supporting temperatures as low as -300°F. Each Pre-Insulated Cryogenic Support is 72” in length and weighs 2,000 lbs. It is designed to support the pipeline and accommodate 45” of axial travel at each support. They are used as Cryogenic Pipe Supports for a piping system that crosses a 1,000 foot suspension bridge.

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3 Cold Shoes for a LNG Plant in California

These cold shoes are made of polyurethane for cryogenic pipe lines at a liquid nitrogen gas plant. They measure between 8” to 16” in diameter, 30” long with 4” of insulation. These cold shoes provide insulation in the support area where the regular pipe insulation (foam glass) is not sufficient to support the load.

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4 Insulated Cold Shoe Supports for a Gas Plant

These cold shoes are made of polyurethane with an 8" thick insulation to fit a 30" pipe. The shoes are capable of insulating and supporting at temperatures as low as -360F. This allows for the LNG to be transported through the pipe at extremely low temperatures. These cold shoes were rushed to our client during a "turnaround" to replace the original supports that had failed.

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Cold Shoe Pre-Insulated Anchors for an LNG Plant

These cold shoes are used for anchoring pipelines against movement caused by thermal expansion and by fluid flow in the pipe. The total weight of the 10 cold shoes is 8,336 lbs. They have 4 1/2" of insulation and are made to fit a 12" pipe. Their length varies between 18" to 24" for 6" to 12" of axial movement. The cold shoe is made of polyurethane insulation and A36 carbon steel. They are drop-in-place anchors that only need to be welded into the pipe run and fastened to the pipe rack. They were manufactured to specific design loads and movements for an LNG plant in Georgia.

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68 Sliding Cold Shoes with Lateral Restraint

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently fabricated and designed several sliding cold shoes with lateral restraint for a river site in Georgia. The sliding cold shoes have a frame of A36 carbon steel. These were designed to support pipes of 14 to 36 in diameter, insulated with 4.5 to 5 in thick layers of polyurethane foam.

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