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A total of 295 cryogenic pipe supports ranging from 4" to 38" NPS were designed for a LNG regasification facility in India. The shoe and bearing plates were fabricated from carbon steel, the jacket was fabricated from aluminized steel and includes a vapor barrier. 20 PCF high density polyurethane foam was used for the insulation.

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PT&P fabricated pre-insulated pipe supports from galvanized carbon steel designed for a 49" diameter pipe and temperatures in excess of 1600°F. The insulation is 12" thick and composed of lime, silica and reinforcing fibers. This type of insulation features exceptional strength and extremely low water absorption. It is essentially dust-free, contains no asbestos and is a very good material for structural insulation inserts. This "hot shoe" will be used in a cat cracker unit at a refinery in Alabama.

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Insulated Pipe Supports for Temperatures as Low as -260°F

These cryogenic supports (also known as cold shoes) are fabricated from 20 PCF polyurethane insulation, weigh 650 lb. each and are designed for 30" diameter pipe. They are comprised of a carbon steel base plate and bearing plate, a vapor barrier and an aluminum jacket. The supports are designed for temperatures as low as -260°F, and measure 27" length by 44" height. A total of thirty-four supports were fabricated for natural gas applications, including storage and transport.

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Check out our most recent article that looks at the history of insulated pipe supports through the past 100 years.  Learn about the developments made in the 1950's and 1960's that introduced the use of "Foam Glass", a lightweight material that is manufactured primarily from recycled glass and used in the design of insulated pipe supports. Later, polyurethane was developed to provide greater load carrying capabilities. Read the full article on the:

History of Insulated Supports

Permali Insulated Pipe Anchors

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Cryogenic Supports with Permali Insulation

Over 30 cryogenic supports fabricated from a combination of carblon steel, permali block and stainless steel were manufactured for an LNG plant in Abu Dhabi. The shoes measures 18" x 14" x 12" and are designed for 10" of thermal movement and temperatures as low as -167°C. The cold shoes are coated with a custom paint job and went through standard testing prior to shipment.

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Sliding Cryogenic Insulated Supports

These sliding cryoshoes are fabricated from carbon steel with 2" thick polyurethane insulation. The polyurethane is 20 lb. density, which has a compressive strength of 500 psi and a tensile strength of 600 psi. The cold shoes are designed for temperatures as low as -300°F and for loads up to 3,500 lb. They will be used to support a 60" diameter low temperature vapor line in a Texas facility.

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These cold shoes are fabricated from stainless steel and carbon steel with Micarta insulation. The supports vary in length from 12" to 36" and are capable of temperatures as low as -260°F. 40 supports in total were fabricated and hot dipped galvanized for corrosion protection at a LNG plant.

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We've been making some big changes on our pre-insulated pipe support online catalog. These changes have made it a lot easier for you to navigate the site and find the best hot or cold pipe shoe to fit your needs!

Some of the new features include: - Drop down menu - Catalog Search Box - Catalog Price Request form Embedded in Page - Easy to navigate glossary of terms ...and more! We look forward to serving your pre-insulated pipe support needs.

The cold shoes are fabricated from a combination of carbon steel, micarta insulation, and stainless steel. They measure 18" x 12" x 10" and are designed for 7" of lateral movement with temperatures as low as -162°C. A total of 16 supports were manufactured and PMI tested. This was a rush order completed in just under 12 weeks for a LNG plant.

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