The Pipe Support Blog

Shock Control, Restraint & Pipe Support Devices Webinar

Posted by Ra Bass on Mar 08, 2012

Subject: Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices

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

This Webinar is over. Visit www.pipingtech.com/webinar to view the recording.

  140,000 lb. Load Adjustable Hydraulic SnubbersExplore the various applications of snubbers, sway braces and sway struts in piping systems and equipment. Learn how these products help prevent pipe system failure due to seismic loads, flow transients, wind loads, safety valve thrust loads or pipe rupture. Discover the various tests performed within PT&P’s facility to ensure product quality, including cycle testing, travel testing and load testing. Finally, view the value-added services offered by PT&P and rest assure that your shock control, restraint and support device needs can be covered by our 24x7 web-based emergency services, field services and quick-turn around time when you need it most.
The featured presenter, Jerry Godina has over 13 years experience as a pipe support designer and manages PT&P’s engineer training development program. He also inspects existing supports, consults on site remediation projects and oversees installation on a regular basis.

Tags: Mechanical Snubbers, Hydraulic Snubbers, Sway Struts, Sway Braces

Snubbers: A General Overview

Posted by Ra Bass on Dec 02, 2010
We recently posted a new Snubber article on our website.  It provides a technical look into both hydraulic and mechanical snubbers - how they are used in a piping system and how they function.  Most importantly, the article tells you the difference between various types of snubbers which is helpful in choosing the appropriate snubber for your piping system needs.

Snubbers: A General Overview

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

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

Tags: Mechanical Snubbers, Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices, Snubbers, Hydraulic Snubbers

Snubber Assemblies for a Power Plant

Posted by Sylvia Ibarra on Sep 28, 2005
Snubber Assemblies for a Power Plant

Snubber Assemblies for a Power Plant

Snubber Assemblies for a Power Plant

These assemblies are used to control a maximum shock load of 1,500 lbs within a piping system. Each Snubber was supplied with a custom designed yoke made from Chrome-Moly (A387 Gr.91), supplied with a stainless steel u-bolt and protection saddle. The travel capacity ranges from 1" to 5". An expedited delivery of two weeks was provided per customer's request.

Want to learn more about snubber assemblies? View a past snubber webinar today!

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Tags: Mechanical Snubbers, Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices