February 23, 2011
Linked eye rods are primarily used in rod hanger assemblies where lateralor axial pipe movement must be accommodated.
Linked Eye Rod
Tag: FAQ: Hardware Rods U-Bolts
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Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
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*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
When do you use the u-bolt to guide the pipe?
November 2, 2010
U-bolts can be utilized as pipe guides when the horizontal forces are relatively small (usually 10% or less) compared with the anticipated vertical load.
U-Bolt Pipe Support Assembly
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Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
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• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
How do I install a clevis?
When installing clevises, first you should disengage the pin connection of the clevis. Then align the clevis pin holes with the existing component. Place the pin through the holes of the clevis an component and place the lock in the pin.
Clevis and Pin Connected to a Rod
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Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
How do I specify u-bolts for pipes?
In order to specify a u-bolt for pipes, you must provide the diameter of the pipe, the material, the tangent length, and either the load or thickness of the u-bolt rod.
Drawing of a Fig. 100 U-Bolt
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This Webinar will focus on the different types of variable spring supports and big ton variable spring supports. Learn about the special features available, in addition to the design of variable support. View how the different coil configurations produce a unique response to an applied load and see how a spring assembly is loaded. Discover the basic steps in selecting a hanger design and the step-by-step process used to size spring for your application. Learn about the different attachments, testing, and installation and maintenance procedures. View examples of failed supports provided by our Field Service Division and learn why they failed and how to prevent it. Gain knowledge of the valuable tips used when deciding to replace or re-calibrate variable spring support, as well as adjustments, shutdown, and isolation procedures.
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May 12th: Expansion Joints In-depth Webinar by U.S. Bellows, Inc. 10:00 am
May 19th: Compact Spring Support Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
May 26th: Constant Spring Supports Design and Application Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
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Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits
What is an eye rod?
An eye rod is a hanger rod where the lower section consists of either a formed portion (to form an “eye”) of the rod or a welded pad (to form an “eye”) with a hole to attach to bolts or pins.
240 PT&P Figure 110 Welded Eye Rods
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Live Webinars are 1 PE/PDH Credit for TX Professional Engineers
This Webinar will focus on the different types of variable spring supports and big ton variable spring supports. Learn about the special features available, in addition to the design of variable support. View how the different coil configurations produce a unique response to an applied load and see how a spring assembly is loaded. Discover the basic steps in selecting a hanger design and the step-by-step process used to size spring for your application. Learn about the different attachments, testing, and installation and maintenance procedures. View examples of failed supports provided by our Field Service Division and learn why they failed and how to prevent it. Gain knowledge of the valuable tips used when deciding to replace or re-calibrate variable spring support, as well as adjustments, shutdown, and isolation procedures.
Upcoming Webinars:
May 12th: Expansion Joints In-depth Webinar by U.S. Bellows, Inc. 10:00 am
May 19th: Compact Spring Support Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
May 26th: Constant Spring Supports Design and Application Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
Online Course
Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
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What does long tangent mean for u-bolts?
Long tangent refers to the length of the straight leg portion of the u-bolt which specifies the height of the u-bolt.
Long Tangent U-Bolts
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This Webinar will focus on the different types of variable spring supports and big ton variable spring supports. Learn about the special features available, in addition to the design of variable support. View how the different coil configurations produce a unique response to an applied load and see how a spring assembly is loaded. Discover the basic steps in selecting a hanger design and the step-by-step process used to size spring for your application. Learn about the different attachments, testing, and installation and maintenance procedures. View examples of failed supports provided by our Field Service Division and learn why they failed and how to prevent it. Gain knowledge of the valuable tips used when deciding to replace or re-calibrate variable spring support, as well as adjustments, shutdown, and isolation procedures.
Upcoming Webinars:
May 12th: Expansion Joints In-depth Webinar by U.S. Bellows, Inc. 10:00 am
May 19th: Compact Spring Support Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
May 26th: Constant Spring Supports Design and Application Webinar 10:00 am OR 2:00 pm
Online Course
Piping Design and Analysis Influence on Pipe Support Selection and Design
Surveying a piping system? Need to change a current system?
This course is also great for…
• New Engineers, Management and Operations
• Field, Process, Maintenance and New Engineers
• Piping and Piping System Designers and/or Instructors
*This online course is approved for 8 hrs. P.E. Credits