The Pipe Support Blog

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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Hot Shoe for a Refining Company

This hot shoe was fabricated from carbon steel, calcium silicate and Firetemp®. Firetemp® is the insulation that carries the load of the pipe. In addition, calcium silicate was also used because it has a lower density, making it a better insulator. This shoe is used as a pipe support and can handle temperatures of up to 1,200F. It measures at 73 in diameter with 5 insulation and weighs 2,391lbs. This hot shoe was expedited in one week per customers request.

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Positive Anchor Hot Shoe for Oil Refinery

The hot shoes were constructed using high temperature insulation made from calcium silicate, lined with a ceramic fiber blanket in a steel cradle (A36 Carbon Steel). The shoes were designed for 1500 F and a vertical load range between 25,000 lbs and 32,000 lbs, and the BOP was 10". The overall diameter including 7" of insulation is 49 7/8". Belleville washers are used to hold bolt tension in pipeline with high frequency vibration.

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Variable Assemblies with Pre-Insulated Pipe Clamps

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and manufactured several variable assemblies with pre-insulated pipe clamps for a chemical company in Texas. These assemblies are constructed of galvanized carbon steel hangers and hardware with Marinite® insulation.  The fabricated clamps range in size from 10" to 30", insulation thickness of 1" to 8" and with spring hanger sizes 80-180 standard, double, and triple variable spring hangers.

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