PT&P designed and fabricated D-type variable spring supports for a coker unit in an oil refinery in the UAE. The variables are designed for a special pipe diameter of 4-3/4″. The cans are fabricated from electro-galvanized carbon steel, and the springs are coated with an electrophoretic epoxy coating. The variable springs are designed for 2.79″ of upwards movement, 300 lb. at 81°F. Standard load test and a spring rate test was performed prior to shipment.

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Pipe Support Field Inspection, Installation and Maintenance Webinar
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025 - Register for 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
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Live Webinars are 1 PE/PDH Credit for TX Professional Engineers
This Webinar will focus on installation and maintenance guidelines and offer valuable tips on inspecting a wide variety of pipe supports and expansion joints in your piping system. We will cover various pipe support applications and point out signs that indicate if a particular support needs replaced or adjusted. Obtain the knowledge you need to avoid the possibility of a potentially catastrophic situation. View examples of real-world problems and see how we were able to solve them with timely and cost-effective solutions.
Upcoming Webinars:
April 10th: Fabric Expansion Joints Webinar by U.S. Bellows, Inc. 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
April 24th: U.S. Bellows 101 - The Basics of Expansion Joints 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
May 1st: Shock Control, Restraint & Support Devices Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm

Online Course
Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
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• New Engineers, Management and Operations
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*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits