| Type: | Pre-Insulated Pipe Shoe & Clamp Assemblies |
| Material: | 304 L Stainless Steel | Protective Coating | Micarta® Insulation |
| Design: | 20″ L x 36″ W x 75″ H | 56″ Dia. Pipeline | -459°F |
| Testing: | Load & Pull Tests |
PT&P designed over 4,000 supports for LNG service in Texas. These pre-insulated pipe shoe and clamp assemblies were custom designed for cryogenic temperatures with special low-temperature grade NP500CR Micarta® insulation. This type of Micarta® consists of a glass fabric with a specially formulated epoxy resin. It has excellent physical properties at operating temperatures down to -459°F. It has very low thermal conductivity and has been produced specifically for use in cryogenic applications. The shoes pictured are fabricated from 304 L stainless steel, A193 GR. B8 bolting, with a protective coating and designed for a 56″ diameter pipeline. The shoes measure 20″ long, 36″ wide(base), and 75″ high. This project included supports varied in pipe sizes from ¾” to 56″ in diameter. Load tests were performed prior to shipping this rush order.
As a leader in the supply of pipe supports for LNG facilities, we’ve passed on to our client’s design expertise, innovations, and deliverables for over 30 years. For this project, we supplied over 90,000 pipe supports over a three-year period, including:
- On-site field assistance to identify the material, address material shortages, and inspection
- Constant spring supports
- Fabricated pipe shoes, guides, and anchors
- Insulated shoes and supports
- Structural supports
- Slide plates
- Sway braces and struts
- Variable Spring supports
- Wear Pads
In recent years, the use of various new and improved insulating materials have helped to produce a better product, made installation easier, lowered maintenance costs, and extended the life of the support. We offer testing at our manufacturing facility in Houston utilizing thermal scanning (infrared technology) to measure temperature at various locations around the support. Often, we build the test structures that are then employed to analyze different products for improvement based on client needs and product optimization in manufacturing and design. The results often lead to design improvements that improve the efficiency of the piping system and reduction in the cost of installation in the field. We offer 24×7 web-based emergency services, providing field service and quick turn-around time when you need it most.
PT&P REF. ORIGINAL POST 11072017
