Engineered Piping Solutions for Modern Mining Infrastructure
From lithium extraction in Nevada to gold operations in Peru, Piping Technology & Products(PT&P) engineers and manufactures the pipe supports, expansion joints, and vibration controls that keep your mining piping running under the harshest conditions on earth.
✓ Protect Critical Piping from Failure & Downtime
✓ Engineered for High-Temperature and Abrasive Services
✓ Custom Solutions Built to Project Specifications
✓ Proven Performance in Demanding Mining Environments
PRODUCTS
Products Engineered for Mining Applications
Metallic Expansion Joints
Fabric Expansion Joints
Rubber Expansion Joints
Pipe Shoes & Slide Plates
Hold – Down Clamps
Variable Spring Supports
Constant Sprint Supports
Embed Plates
Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports
Customization and Expedited Delivery
PROVEN IN THE FIELD
Proven in the World's Toughest Mining Environments
Featured Brand: Pipe Shields Products: Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports
Protect your chilled water loops from thermal bridging and condensation. Our pre-Insulated pipe supports are designed to maintain the vapor barrier, preventing moisture damage to sensitive electrical equipment and ensuring maximum energy efficiency in high-demand cooling systems.
PERU Custom Embed Plates – Four Gold Mines, Cajamarca
PT&P designed and manufactured 150 carbon steel embed plates ( 93″ × 27″ × 1″ ) totaling approximately 80,000 lbs of steel and anchors. Each plate was engineered for the structural demands of mineshaft reclaim tunnel feed openings and delivered for immediate installation across all four sites simultaneously.
The project tested large-run fabrication capability, multi-site coordination, and schedule precision, all simultaneously.
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CHILE Universal Rectangular Expansion Joint – Mountains of Chile
US Bellows engineered and fabricated a universal rectangular expansion joint for a mining operation in the Chilean Andes, COR-TEN steel bellows selected specifically for corrosion resistance in that environment. 73-1/4″ × 52″ × 96″, 2,700 lbs. 100% dye penetrant tested. Soap and air tested pre-shipment. Zero margin for failure on delivery.
WITHHELD High-Temperature Pipe Shoes – Steam Piping at 650°F
43 custom pipe shoes. 20″ to 36″ diameter. Designed for 650°F operating temperature. Two-coat paint for corrosion protection. Variable heights. Every engineering variable, thermal expansion, structural load, support elevation, coating durability, resolved before a single component was cut. Because in a remote mine, getting it wrong means waiting weeks for a replacement.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Quality certifications and proven performance metrics
70+
Mining Orders Fulfilled
30+
Mining Customers Worldwide
4
Continents of Project Experience
50+
Years of Engineering Excellence
WHAT WE SOLVE
Engineering Solutions for Mining's Toughest Challenges
Abrasive slurry media degrading expansion joints and supporting – Mining slurries act like sandpaper on piping components. We specify materials, geometries, and joint configurations engineered specifically for abrasive media, not repurposed from clean-service applications.
Thermal expansion in high-temperature steam and process piping – Gold and mineral processing facilities run steam piping at temperatures above 650°F. Without correctly engineered pipe shoes and expansion joints, that thermal movement transfers as stress into connected equipment, causing premature failure in locations where repair is costly and slow.
Corrosion in outdoor and chemically aggressive environments – Mountain sites, open-air facilities, and process chemical exposure all attack carbon steel. We select coating systems, materials, and protective configurations based on the actual operating environment of your site, not a default specification.
Structural loads on large-diameter process piping – Heavy mineral processing lines generate dead loads that require purpose-built structural support. We design and fabricate embed plates, pipe racks, and structural assemblies that withstand long-term loads without settlement or fatigue.
Custom elevation requirements on sloping and uneven terrain – Mine sites in mountainous terrain require pipe supports at variable heights to maintain pipeline elevation across a grade. Standard off-the-shelf shoes don’t solve this. We fabricate custom assemblies engineered to each support location.
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
Designed Around Proven Engineering Practices
PT&P works with these frameworks and can provide compliance documentation for your project.
Process Piping Design – Governing standard for process piping design, materials, fabrication, and examination, applicable to mineral processing and chemical transfer lines in mining facilities.
Power & Steam Piping – Covers high-temperature and high-pressure steam piping systems, including main steam distribution, directly applicable to mine steam piping applications above 650°F.
Expansion Joint Standards – PT&P designs metallic expansion joints in accordance with Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association standards, covering movement, fatigue life, and pressure ratings.
Pressure Vessel Design – Loads Relevant to structural loading calculations for support systems attached to pressurized equipment in mineral processing facilities.
Fire Protection & Sprinkler Systems – Applicable to mining facilities with integrated fire suppression piping where PT&P pipe supports and hangers are specified.
WHERE PT&P FITS INTO YOUR FACILITY
Where PT&P Creates Value
Open Pit & Underground Mines – Structural embed plates, pipe racks, and custom support assemblies for mine shaft infrastructure, reclaim tunnel feed openings, and underground piping runs.
Mineral Processing Plants – Expansion joints and spring supports for high-temperature and high-pressure process lines, slurry transfer, acid leaching systems, and chemical handling.
Slurry Transport Lines – Rubber and metallic expansion joints, pipe shoes, and slide plates for abrasive slurry pipelines connecting mine extraction points to processing facilities.
Steam Distribution Systems – High-temperature pipe shoes, variable and constant spring supports, and metallic expansion joints for steam piping operating at 650°F and above.
Wastewater Treatment – Expansion joints and pipe supports for wastewater collection, neutralization, and discharge piping, a critical and increasingly regulated part of new mine development.
Multi-Building Campus Layout – Custom pipe rack assemblies and embed plates for surface infrastructure connecting process buildings, utilities, and storage across large mine site footprints.
WHAT SETS US APART
The PT&P Difference
Single-source engineering – One team handles application review, engineering, fabrication, and delivery. No handoffs between a design firm and a manufacturer. No specification gaps. What gets engineered is what gets built.
Built for mining schedules – Mining construction timelines are aggressive and sequential, delays in one component cascade into the schedule. PT&P’s manufacturing capacity handles large-run production, multi-site coordination, and expedited delivery when projects demand it.
US Bellows In-house expansion joint expertise – US Bellows is one of the most experienced expansion joint manufacturers in the country. When a mining application needs a non-standard expansion joint, rectangular, high-movement, corrosion-specific, it’s engineered and built in-house.
Material selection is the engineering – COR-TEN™ for Chilean mountain conditions. Two-coat paint systems for outdoor mine environments. Stainless ID tags for traceability. Vent holes for moisture control. The right material choice in a mining environment isn’t a preference; it’s what determines service life.
Emergency turnaround – When a piping component fails on an active mine site, the cost of downtime is immediate. PT&P maintains fabrication capability for emergency response, expedited engineering review, priority production, and direct shipment to the site.
Built in the USA since 1979 – Over 50 years of engineered product fabrication in Houston, Texas. Every pipe support, expansion joint, and custom assembly is produced to domestic manufacturing standards with full quality documentation available on request.
Let's Build What's Next in Mining
Bring us your application, your schedule, and your questions. Our engineers will bring answers, at no charge for qualified projects.