How do you inspect pipe shoes?

For welded design pipe shoes, you should ensure that there is no severe corrosion, no damage to the shoe plate components and that the welds are all intact.

For bolted pipe shoes, you should ensure that is no severe corrosion, no damage to the shoe plate components, ensure that all bolts are intact and all components are tightened to the correct torque specifications.

For insulated supports, you should ensure that there is no severe corrosion, no damage to the shoe plate components, all bolts are intact and properly tightened, and insulation is complete, not damaged, or exposed to the environment.

24 Inch Bolted Clamp Pipe Shoe With Slide Plates For A Radiant Syngas Cooler Piping System
24″ Clamp Bolted Pipe Shoes

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