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.

Tags: Clamps, Clamp, Pipe Clamp Assembly, Riser Clamp, Yoke Clamp, Clevis Hangers, Yoke U-Bolt Clamps, Pipe Clamps, Riser Clamps, Hold Down Clamps, 3-Bolt Clamp, Pipe Clamp, 3-bolt Pipe Clamp, 3-bolt pipe clamps, clevis hanger, Clamp Assemblies, Clamp Assembly

To view the recording, visit www.pipingtech.com/webinar

Subject: Design, Application & Installation of Pipe Clamps

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

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011

  This presentation is on 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. Finally, view the value-added services offered by PT&P and rest assure that your pipe clamp 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: Structural Supports, Clevis Hangers, Yoke U-Bolt Clamps, Pipe Clamps, Riser Clamps, Hold Down Clamps, Support Assembly Components

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Two 16 Dia. HD-2 Hold Down Clamps for an Oil Refinery

Piping Technology and Products, Inc. recently designed and manufactured two HD-2 hold down clamps to fit a 16 pipe at an oil refinery in Michigan.  These hold down clamps are designed to be used on pipe lines where there is a high temperature and great thermal movement requirements. They allow axial movement while restraining lateral movement. The clamp and base plate are fabricated from carbon steel with PTFE, 25% glass filled, bonded to the radius and plate.

Do you see a need for hold down clamps in your piping system? Get pricing today!

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PT&P Utilizes 3D-Modeling Technology to Design Pipe Supports for a 750MW Power Plant

(at left) 3-D Design
Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently designed and fabricated 9 pipe supports with loads up to 75,000 lbs. for a 750MW power plant in Alabama. After extensive engineering hours and structure analysis, PT&P’s engineering department produced a detailed design and 3-D model for the supports that would allow them to run electronic interface checks. The supports are to support the cooling towers’ circulatory water system at the power plant. Six of the 9 supports were designed for a 60” line and 50,000 lb. load, and the remaining 3 were designed for a 78” line and 75,000 lbs. of load.

Furnace Springs Versus Standard Springs The major differences between standard springs and furnace springs are their construction and intended use. Furnace springs operate in much the same way as other variable spring supports. They are designed to support the pipe and tubes that are subject to vertical thermal movement. The design changes come about because, furnace springs are exposed to extreme temperatures.

FURNACE SPRINGS STANDARD SPRINGS COATINGS Red oxide primer in order to aviod potential hazards when exposed to high temperatures Hot dipped galvanized which tends to melt the zinc coating. Molten zinc can damage surrounding pipe and equipment. CONSTRUCTION Unique to its application and intended use Welded design for housing assembly Centers the spring coils within the housing and accommodates lug attachments Interchangeable Bolted configuration for the housing DESIGN Spring used as a means to determine the loading of the catalyst tubes

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