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Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports for both Cryogenic and High Temperature Applications
April 25, 2013

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Cold ShoesExplore how Polyurethane foam is produced, from mixing polyols and isocyanates to inspecting the final product. Learn about anchor shoe testing, lateral load testing, compressive strength testing, and axial load testing. Increase your understanding of the value-added services that are offered by PT&P, and rest assured that your Pre-Insulated Pipe Support needs can be covered by our 24×7 web-based emergency services, providing field service, and quick-turn around time when you need it most.

The featured presenter, Jerry Godina has over 15 years experience as a pipe support designer and manages PT&P’s engineer training development program. He also inspects existing supports, consults on site remediation projects and oversees installation on a regular basis.

 

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C-Type Variable Spring Support Assemblies Designed for an Oil Sands Mine
April 21, 2013

C-Type Variable Spring Support Assemblies Designed For An Oil Sands Mine

PTP-2 160 C-Type variable spring support assemblies were designed and fabricated for an oil sands mine in Canada. The variables are 8″-12″ diameter, 16″ to 32-1/2″ overall length, and designed for an operating load of 5590 lb. with an upwards travel of 0.787″. The variables were fabricated from carbon steel with a hot-dipped galvanized finish and standard load and travel testing was completed prior to shipment.

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Custom Sway Brace and Variable Spring Assemblies Designed for an Aerospace Development Facility
April 8, 2013

Custom Sway Brace And Variable Spring Assemblies Designed For An Aerospace Development Facility

These custom designed sway braces and variable spring assemblies were designed for hanger duct work in an aerospace development facility. The assemblies measure 67-1/2″ long with a 14-1/8″ O.D. The variables are a modified F-type spring with a pivoting base and non-standard coil combination, including a nested spring design. The assemblies include fully adjustable travel stops and custom end brackets. They are fabricated from carbon steel and designed for load ranges between 1100 lb. and 9250 lb. with a spring rate of +/- 2.78″.

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30" Dia. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Supports Designed for an Oil Refinery
March 10, 2013

30&Quot; Dia. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Supports Designed For An Oil Refinery

These custom adjustable pipe saddle supports were designed for an oil refinery in Michigan. They will support 24″ and 30″ diameter pipes and range in height from 40″ to 42″. The pipe saddles can be vertically adjusted by turning the middle section of the seamless pipe and the base plates have been pre-drilled to accept anchor bolts. They are fabricated from carbon steel with a red oxide finish to protect against corrosion and were shipped within two weeks.

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47 Hold-Down Pipe Clamps Designed for a Coal Fired Power Plant
February 25, 2013

47 Hold-Down Pipe Clamps Designed For A Coal Fired Power Plant

PT&P designed and fabricated forty-seven hold-down pipe clamps for a coal fired power plant in Louisiana. The hold-downs are fabricated from carbon steel and range in size from 2″ to 10″ in diameter. The HD-3 is an arrestor type hold down used when there is very low thermal movement. Its radius is lined with a belting material that is well designed to absorb shock from vibration.

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8-Part Webinar Series: How Piping Design & Analysis Influences Pipe Support Selection & Design

This series is now a course offered through the University of Houston… view more details at https://pipingtech.com/resources/blog/

Piping SystemOur technical experts take you through piping, design considerations, effects on overall configuration, preliminary piping design, initial layout, the total system, introduction to pipe stress analysis, detailed piping design, and how all of this influences pipe support and pipe hanger design.

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G-Type Constant Spring Support, 96" Long by 40" High, Designed to Support a 12,818 lb. Load
February 10, 2013

G-Type Constant Spring Support, 96&Quot; Long By 40&Quot; High, Designed To Support A 12,818 Lb. Load
This PTP-100 Type-G constant spring support is 96″ long by 40″ high and will support a 12,818 lb. load. It has an actual travel of 0.3″ and total travel of 1-1/2″. The G-type constant is comprised of two standard constant spring housing sub-assemblies joined together with an intermediate bridge assembly. The bridge assembly is customized to handle up to 26,000 lb. of hydro load. The G-type assembly allows for use in applications with limited space. Special identification tags were installed in addition to PT&P’s standard name plates per the customer’s request. Standard testing was performed and witnessed by an outside inspector prior to shipment.

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Variable Spring Hanger and Pipe Clamp Assemblies Designed for a Cogeneration Plant in Canada
January 27, 2013

Variable Spring Hanger And Pipe Clamp Assemblies Designed For A Cogeneration Plant In Canada

These variable spring hanger and pipe clamp assemblies were custom designed for pipes ranging from 6″ to 20″ diameters at a co-generation plant in Canada. The spring can, threaded rods, weldless eyenuts, welded beam attachments and Fig. 80 pipe clamps were fabricated from hot-dipped galvanized carbon steel. The assemblies are capable of an overall load of 10,790 lb. with a total travel of 1/2″. A total of 21 spring hanger and clamp assemblies underwent standard load and travel testing.

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