
Engineered for Real-World Pipeline Adjustments and Long-Term Stability
When pipelines expand, contract, or shift due to temperature or pressure changes, every EPC team knows one thing: the pipe support system must flex with them, without sacrificing safety or structural integrity. Adjustable pipe stands compensate for onsite variances, allowing installers to make real-time height or positioning changes.
These stands support the pipe and its contents while transferring the load to the structure below. The vertical adjustment feature makes accounting for elevation differences and thermal movement easier. The design of the pipe stand allows it to be easily installed, adjusted, and maintained.
Custom-Built Pipe Stands for a Gulf Coast Natural Gas Facility
We manufactured adjustable pipe stands for a natural gas processing plant on the US Gulf Coast. Our team designed these supports to meet strict project demands, including:
- Pipe sizes ranging from 10″ to 20″
- Heavy axial loads exceeding 6,000 lbs
- Frequent thermal cycling from gas temperature shifts
- Harsh, corrosive coastal environments
Our engineering team worked closely with the EPC contractor throughout design and procurement. Each pipe stand was fabricated to exact elevation and load specifications.
Because they’re adjustable, the pipe stands allow precise field alignment. This saves time during installation and helps ensure a smooth commissioning process.
Adjustable Pipe Stands: Built for the Energy Sector and Beyond
This set of adjustable pipe stands was part of a larger infrastructure upgrade in the U.S. natural gas sector, where precision, safety, and long-term reliability are non-negotiable.
Adjustable pipe stands like these are commonly used in:
- Gas processing plants
- Loading skids for rocket propulsion
- Waste water treatment facilities
- Petrochemical facilities
- LNG terminals
- Compressor stations
Midstream pipeline projects
What Are Adjustable Pipe Stands?
Adjustable pipe stands are external supports designed to sit on structural steel or embedded concrete pedestals. They’re ideal for systems exposed to thermal expansion, elevation changes, or installation mismatches.
Key benefits of adjustable pipe stands include:
- Height can be adjusted to handle pipe movement from thermal expansion or contraction.
- Installs easily with little to no welding or field rework required.
- Built for durability and able to perform in harsh conditions.
- Proven, robust design that reduces long-term maintenance needs.
Why Engineers Choose Adjustable Pipe Stands in Their Designs
Our fig. 44 adjustable pipe stands are a trusted choice for engineers designing complex piping systems. They offer critical flexibility and compatibility across a wide range of pipe sizes and configurations.
With known load ratings and adjustable elevation, engineers can:
- Avoid over-specifying fixed supports that may fail when pipes expand or contract.
- Build in flexibility early by modeling the fig. 44 adjustment range into 3D plant layouts.
- Prevent late-stage rework when elevation specs are finalized near the end of design.
- Ensure construct ability with a proven, field-ready design.
These pipe stands also support value engineering. Their flexibility is especially helpful in brownfield retrofits and multi-phase projects. Each design is load-tested by our QA/QC teams at our manufacturing plant located in Houston, Texas, compliant with ASME support standards, and built for safe, stable use in the field.
Why Project Managers Trust Adjustable Pipe Stands
Project managers count on adjustable pipe stands to solve challenges that appear late in the schedule, without creating new ones.
They help:
- Simplify alignment in the field, reducing delays.
- Cut back on field welding or grinding during installation.
- Fix tolerance gaps found during QA/QC or commissioning.
- Shorten install time and reduce labor hours..
When your project scope shifts or your timeline tightens, adjustable pipe stands give you back margin, keeping your install on track and within budget.
Additional Engineered Supports for Energy Applications
We also manufacture a full range of engineered pipe supports tailored to energy sector demands:
- Pre-insulated pipe supports for cryogenic and high-temperature lines
- Sway braces and snubbers for seismic and dynamic control
- Constant and variable spring supports
- Pipe shoes and saddles for elevated piping runs
- Anchor supports to restrain pipe movement in critical areas
All supports are built to meet or exceed ASME and ASTM standards and can be customized with special coatings, finishes, or material upgrades to match your site conditions.
Plan Confidently. Install easily. Build faster.
When technical performance and schedule certainty are key, adjustable pipe stands offer engineers and EPC project managers peace of mind. From engineering through delivery, our engineering team and technical specialists work as an extension of your team to deliver pipe support solutions that are:
- Code-compliant
- Field-adjustable
- Built for long-term use
Talk to an engineer today to discuss your application and receive a custom solution for your project needs.
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