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The slide plates are comprised of 1/4" thick PTFE, 25% glass filled slide plates bonded to 1/8" A240 grade 316 L stainless steel backing plates. Stainless steel was used for better resistance to corrosion and longevity. The assemblies measure 83" long by 20" wide and will be installed underneath a bridge. A total of 16 slide plates were fabricated and designed for a pressure of 500 psi at ambient temperature. PTFE, 25% glass filled material provides a low coefficient of friction, is easy to install, does not require surface treatments, or grouting, and is unaffected by weather conditions.

Would you like to learn more about slide plates? Check out a recording of our past slide plate webinar!

Custom U-Type Constant Spring Supports with Slide Plates

PT&P fabricated 12 constant spring supports of various sizes with PTFE, 25% glass filled slide plates. The smallest constant is 38.25" length x 13" width x 28" height, and the largest is 52" length x 19" width x 28" height. The designed loads vary from 13,264 lb. to 15,962 lb. and the total travel range is 2" to 3".

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Pre-Insulated Cryogenic Supports with PTFE, 25% Glass Filled, Slide Plates

Measuring Overall Length of the Support

Fifty Pre-Insulated Cryogenic Supports with PTFE, 25% Glass Filled, Slide Plates were manufactured for a 36” stainless steel piping system. The steel portion of the Cryogenic Supports is fabricated from ASTMA 240 Grade 304L stainless steel. The insulation used for the Slide Plate is Micarta, capable of supporting temperatures as low as -300°F. Each Pre-Insulated Cryogenic Support is 72” in length and weighs 2,000 lbs. It is designed to support the pipeline and accommodate 45” of axial travel at each support. They are used as Cryogenic Pipe Supports for a piping system that crosses a 1,000 foot suspension bridge.

Want to learn more about pre-insulated pipe supports? View a past webinar today!

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. recently custom designed and manufactured 32 spring supports with PTFE, 25% glass filled, slide plates for a plant in China. The total weight of the spring supports supplied is 13,143 lbs. and they have a travel range of ¾”. These products support the vessel and the PTFE, 25% glass filled, slide plates allow height adjustment as well as mobility. These spring supports are designed for operating loads of 42,266 lbs. and were constructed of carbon steel.

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