Frequently Asked Questions
Neoprene coating is generally applied to pipe support components that require flexibility such as spring coils whereas the hot dipped galvanized coating would be applied to rigid pipe support components.
Spring Soil with Neoprene Coating
An anchor bolt is a threaded item used to attach embed plates into concrete on structural supports.
Anchor Bolts with Polyethylene Sleeves
Pipe spool is a section of pipe that comes in pre-fabricated lengths from the pipe fabricator.
See the following article for FRP Wear Pad Installation:
Anchor Type Hold-Down Pipe Clamp
Usually it would show a disparity between stresses at a particular point. For example, a carbon steel element joined to a stainless steel element would show significantly different stresses over the same temperature change.
Fluoroplastic Material
Embed plates are metal components which are essentially set-in foundation elements such as concrete floors, piers, etc. They provide an attachment point for welding support components in position or for the addition of sliding plate elements to permit movement along the surface of the embed plates.
Embed Plates
A pig receiver is a device that “catches” the cleaning device (“pig”) after it has passed through the pipeline.
Pig Receiver with a 24″ Dia. Minor Barrel
A pig launcher is a device which uses a pressurized container to shoot a cleaning device (“pig”) through the pipeline to perform a variety of functions including cleaning, monitoring, and maintaining of the pipe.
Pig Launcher and Receiver
Pig launchers are required whenever specifications call for routine cleaning or monitoring of the interior pipe surface.
Pig Launcher/Receiver for a Petroleum Pipeline
Normally valves are used to control flow in pipe line. The main two reasons for using spectacle blinds are when there is a space restriction and valves cannot be installed, and also spectacle blinds are much more economical than valves.
Spectacle Blinds
A spool duct simply refers to a section of the pipe that is used to transfer gases in lieu of liquids.
Engine Exhaust Spool Duct
A bellmouth reducer is a single piece component used whenever pipes transition from a large outside diameter to a smaller outside diameter.
The specific temperature at which personnel protection equipment is required would be site specific. The average temperature where protective measures would be incorporated would be about + 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cable mounts, also known as Primary Support Modules (Instrument Supports), utilize adjustable, high-strength cables to clamp instrument assemblies to process lines 3″ through 36″ in diameter. These Primary Modules can be used independently or together with Secondary Modules to construct a universal support package for any instrument in any position.
Cable Mount