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PT&P Designed and Fabricated Variable Springs for a Refinery in Texas City
July 20, 2020

Pt&Amp;P Designed And Fabricated Hanger And Base-Type Variable Springs, Constant Spring Supports, And Sway Struts For A Refinery In Texas City

Type: G-Type Variable Spring Support Assemblies
Design: Operating Loads from 3000 lb. to 4000 lb.
Movement of 1”
Material: Carbon Steel
Testing: Load & Travel Test |  Q.C. Inspection

Pictured here is a Type G variable spring hanger assembly designed for an operating load up to 4000 lb. and 1” movement. This type of support assembly is formed by welding two standard spring assemblies to the ends of a pair of channels. The Type G assembly is especially adaptable for avoiding interference in spaces where the headroom is limited. The assemblies are fabricated from carbon steel and underwent spring load tests before shipment.

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Constant Spring Supports Designed for LNG Service in Louisiana
July 7, 2020

Constant Spring Supports Designed For Lng Service In Louisiana

Type: B-Type Constant Spring Supports
Size: 11-5/8 W x 41” L x 19” H to 21” W x 88” L x 38” H
Material: A36 Carbon Steel | Hot-dipped Galvanized
Design: Operating Load Range: 3,170 lb. to 48,400 lb.
Movement of 3” to 8”
Testing: Q.C. Inspection | Load and Travel Tests

PT&P manufactured B-type constant spring supports for LNG service in Louisiana. These constants are fabricated from A36 carbon steel with alloy steel 5160 spring coils. The constants are designed for an operating load range of 3,170 lb. to 48,400 lb., and movements from 3” to 8”. They range in size from 11-5/8 W x 41” L x 19” H to 21” W x 88” L x 38” H. To avoid delivery delay, a standard frame was paired with an oversized coil and coil housing. The lugs were rotated 90 degrees from the standard to allow the hanger to swing beyond +/- 4” of side-to-side swing. Standard load and travel tests were performed prior to shipment.

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