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

Tags: Yoke Clamp, Support Assembly Components

Snubbers with Yoke Clamps for a LNG Plant

Snubbers are restraining devices. They allow free thermal movement during normal operations but restrain in abnormal circumstances such as with an earthquake. These snubbers were fabricated from carbon steel. They measure 2 1/2” x 24” and the yoke clamps have pipe sizes of 23” and 25”. Each snubber weighs 890 lb. and has a travel capacity of 24”. Designed for the support of a cryogenic line, these snubbers can handle loads of up to 2,900 lb.

Want to learn more about snubbers? Instantly view a past snubbers webinar today!

Tags: Hydraulic Snubber, Yoke Clamp, Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices, Snubber

40" Diameter Alloy Yoke Clamp

PT&P specially designed and manufactured a heavy duty, 40-inch diameter, alloy yoke clamp (cut from a 6" thick plate) for a Power Plant in Mississippi. The clamp was designed for a 70,000 lb load and is to support a 40" diameter, high pressure main steam line. The u-bolt was made of a 3" diameter bar. In order to prove the design of this clamp, Finite Element Analysis was used to simulate the loads and stresses that it may experience in the field. The model shows the stresses at every point by a color coding system.

Want to learn more about yoke clamps and other types of clamps? Visit our webinar archives today!

Tags: Clamp, Yoke Clamp, Support Assembly Components, Pipe Clamp