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Horizontal U-Type Constants for Power Plant

The constants measure 61 x 17 x 40 and weigh 560 lbs. a piece. They are designed to operate in temperatures from -40° F to 660° F. The unique construction of the constants permits extensive vertical travel, ranging from 20.5 to 26. Standard load and adjustment testing was performed to ensure quality prior to shipping.

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46 Constants for Hydrogen Reformer

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured 46 PTP 100-C size 50 constants for a hydrogen reformer in Chile. The constants measure 30 x 48, designed for a vertical travel range of 11 and an operating load capacity of 2,600 lbs. They are fabricated out of A36 carbon steel. To ensure quality, standard load and travel tests were performed prior to shipping.

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49,000 lb. Load Constant Springs for a Power Plant

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. custom designed and manufactured four double lug suspension PTP 100-C size 84 constants for a power plant in South Carolina.  These constants are designed for a vertical travel range of 5" and an operating load capacity of 49,000 lb. They are fabricated out of A36 carbon steel and weigh 2,900 lb. each. Prior to shipping standard load and travel tests were performed on these 20"x 35"x 80" constants to ensure quality.

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950 lb. load C-type Constants

PT&P recently designed and manufactured sixteen PTP-200 C-type constants modified to fit in constricted areas near a furnace of a chemical facility.  These constants are designed to travel from 5 1/2” to 19” and are specified to carry loads ranging from 245 to 924 lbs. They were fabricated from A36 plates with 4140 pins. Due to the proximity of the pipes and other equipment, the front part of the constant frame was cut to allow the pipe to move freely. Load and travel testing was performed to ensure quality and precise performance.

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Emergency Request for Types B & E Stainless Steel Constants

Within a two-week span, PT&P designed and fabricated eight Stainless Steel, grade-304, types B & E Constants for a marine plant. These constants have a travel of 1 1/2 – 5" and are specified to carry 50 – 1540 lbs load. Stainless steel was requested due to the corrosive nature of the environment. PT&P also manufactured nine Carbon Steel types B & E Constants for this project.

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17,000 lbs. Upthrust Constants for a Construction Site

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured sixty nine Upthrust Constants for a construction site in Chad, Africa.  They range in constant size from 31-61 and are composed of A36 carbon steel. The applicable loads and travel for these constants are from 1,700 lbs.-17,000 lbs. and 3”-8”, respectively. The installed height for this job was much higher than our standard constants, so we had to customize them. By extending the height of our standard constant with an additional angle we were able to meet the installed height.

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Special Application Variable Springs and Constant Supports

The three pictures above show materials being crated for shipment overseas. At the top center are pallets of variable springs designed for 10” of movement and 1000 pound load. This unusual combination of requirements is satisfied by an unusually long coil. This project required 700 of these variables. At the bottom center are constant supports designed for 14” of movement with loads near 2000 pounds. This large movement, unusual for this load, requires the large arc seen in the frame of the constant body. Two hundred of these constants were required. These spring supports are painted with a shop prime.

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18,500 lb. Load Constants for a Construction Site

The constants are made from A36 carbon steel and range in height from 4'-0 to 5'-0 and C-C dimension of 7'-0 to 8'-4.  They have a load capacity of 12,000 lbs. to 18,500 lbs. and a 4-5 travel capacity. Load setting and travel testing was conducted on the constants to ensure they met the customer's requirements.

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70,000 lb. Load Vertical C-Type Constants

These 42 13/16" x 79 5/8" constants have a double suspension and are made from A36 carbon steel. They will each hold a total of 70,000 lbs. and are designed to move 8½ in. down. Our report generating testing was conducted after the correct load was set.

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Vertical F-Type Constants for Power Plant

Piping Technology & Products custom designed and manufactured vertical F-type constants for a power plant in Connecticut.

The 100 type F is a vertical constant designed to support piping from below with minimum space usage. The dimensions of the constant are 26-5/8" high, 10" wide, and 17-9/16" long with an operating load of 280 lbs.

This particular F constant, was unusual in that it was furnished with a vertical spring that attaches below the frame of the constant. In addition to a downward travel of 3", the flange table shifts forward at 1-3/8" to minimize axial movement.

A galvanized finish was applied to the constant to prevent corrosion. The constants can be bolted on or welded to the support or steel underneath.

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