Blog Category: SLIDE PLATES

Bronzphite® Slide Plate Assemblies for a Power Plant
May 2, 2023

Structural and Bronzphite® Slide Plate Assembly for an Exhaust Duct at a Fossil-Fired Power Plant

Type: Structural Support with Slide Plates
Size: 1/2” x 5/18”
Material: Carbon Steel | Hot-dipped Galvanized | Bronzphite®
Design: 2,000 lb. Load | 730°F Temperature | 3,500 lb. Hydro-test

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. custom designed this structural support with Bronzphite® slide plates for an exhaust duct application at a fossil fuel-fired power plant in Louisiana. The Bronzphite measures 1/2” x 5″ x18” and was attached to a stand manufactured in carbon steel with a galvanized finish. The assembly is designed for an operating temperature of 730°F and an operating load of up to 2,000 lb. Also, designed with a hydro-test load of 3,500 lb. Standard visual and dimensional tests were performed prior to shipment.

Bronzphite® slide plates are commonly installed underneath the saddles of large stainless and carbon steel pressure vessels and tanks used in mining, refineries, and storage tanks storing a number of gasses such as chlorine, petroleum, and ammonia. Bronziphite plates used in these applications help to facilitate the growth of the tank due to pressure and temperature changes by lowering the friction between the supporting structural steel and the saddle of the vessel. Our Sweco division is ASME certified and can assist in the design and manufacture of small vessels and have experienced engineers utilizing materials such as Hastelloy, stainless, and carbon steel.

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Bronzphite® Slide Plate Assemblies Designed for an Oil Refinery in Canada
February 21, 2023

Bronzphite® Slide Plate Assemblies Designed for an Oil Refinery in Canada

Type: Bronzphite® Slide Plate Assemblies
Size: 1/2” x 4” x 4” | 1/2” x 7-1/2” x 7-1/2”.
Design: 1100°F Operating Temperature | 5000 PSI Load
Material: HDG Carbon Steel | Bronzphite®
Testing: Visual & Dimensional Tests

Piping Technology & Products, Inc. manufactured Bronzphite® slide plate assemblies for an oil refinery in Canada. The Bronzphite® is used as the lower slide plate bearing surface and measures 1/2″ x 4″ x 4″, and the carbon steel backing plates are 1/2″ x 7-1/2″ x 7-1/2″. The upper slide plate material is polished stainless steel. Bronzphite consists of a bronze plate that utilizes graphite inserts. Bronze is used because of its hardness and load-carrying abilities. The graphite “crumbles” when the load or weight of the equipment is placed on top of the slide plate assembly. This produces a thin film of graphite which acts as an oil-free lubricant between the lower bronze slide plate and upper stainless steel slide plate. The graphite greatly reduces friction between the two surfaces. The assembly is designed for an operating temperature of up to 1100°F, with an operating load of up to 5,000 PSI. Standard visual and dimensional tests were performed prior to a two-week delivery.

Piping Technology & Products and its subsidiaries are poised and ready to meet your project needs in their entirety. We design and build slide plates and an extensive range of additional products. We offer the largest and most comprehensive offering of products and services globally with US-based manufacturing for all your piping system considerations. Our foundation is based in oil, gas, power, and petrochemical; however, we work with mining, automotive, life sciences, data center, semiconductors, packaging, wood processing, and lumber plants serving over 50% of the S&P 100. We have been able to consistently match customer need dates to our production capabilities by utilizing our local engineering and manufacturing teams and our 24/7 2-shift operations and leveraging our 47-year history of experience and industry know-how. Bronzphite® slide plate assemblies

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Graphite Slide Plate for Boiler Supplier in Canadian Plant
July 13, 2022
10 Feet Long Graphite Slide Plates for a Plant in Alberta
10 Feet Long Graphite Slide Plates for a Plant in Alberta

The top sheet of graphite measures 1/2″ x 11 1/2″ x 115 1/2″. This particular design also includes a bottom sheet of graphite with the same dimensions, but only 1/4″ thick. Each individual graphite sheet is bonded to a hot dipped galvanized backing plate with a 1/2″ lip all around for full welding. In an application where the pipe has large amount of movement due to thermal expansion, slide plates can be utilized to eliminate friction between the pipe support and the supporting member. Graphite is used when the slide plate must function at high temperatures. These particular graphite slide plates are designed for 1000ºF.

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Slide Plates & Pipe Rollers in the Fight Against Friction Webinar
May 12, 2016

This webinar is over, view the recording in our webinar archives.

Various Types of Slide PlatesDiscover the secret to a lower coefficient of friction while permitting translational motion or movement with the supporting element. Learn about the different types of slide plates and pipe rollers used for various applications. View the design, load capabilities, and installation and maintenance guidelines for both slide plates and pipe rollers. See numerous photos featuring combinations with other critical pipe supports in order to allow for movement or a low coefficient of friction. Increase your understanding of the value added services that are offered by PT&P, and rest assured that your slide plate and pipe roller needs can be taken care of by our 24×7 web-based emergency services, field service, and quick-turn around time when you need it most.

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PTFE Slide Plates Designed for an Oil Refinery in Texas
December 1, 2014


PTFE Slide Plates Designed for an Oil Refinery in Texas
PT&P custom designed PTFE slide plates for an oil refinery in Texas. These slide plate assemblies are comprised of 3/32″ thick 25% glass filled (PTFE) slide plates bonded to hot dipped galvanized carbon steel backing plates. The assemblies measure 47-1/2″ long by 36-1/2″ wide and 45″ long by 16″ wide. PTFE material provides a low coefficient of friction, is easy to install, does not require surface treatments, or grouting, and is unaffected by weather conditions.

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PTFE Slide Plates Designed for a Refinery in Louisiana
December 1, 2012

PTFE Slide Plates

These slide plate assemblies are comprised of 3/32″ thick PTFE, 25% glass filled slide plates bonded to 1/4″ thick hot dipped galvanized carbon steel backing plates. They measure 139″ long by 11-1/2″ wide, and were designed for a pressure of 2000 psi at -320°F to 500°F. PTFE, 25% glass filled material provides a low coefficient of friction, is easy to install, does not require surface treatments, or grouting, and is unaffected by weather conditions. These type of slide plates are typically installed on top of a concrete pillar under a large vessel.

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HD-2 and HD-3 Hold-down Pipe Clamps with PTFE Slide Plates
July 30, 2012

HD-2 and HD-3 Hold-down Pipe Clamps

Designed for 20″ to 30″ pipe sizes, these HD-2 and HD-3 hold-down pipe clamps were shipped to a gas pump station in South Dakota. The hold downs were fabricated from carbon steel with PTFE, 25% glass filled liners on the saddle portion and base of the pipe clamp. We fabricated a total of 22 hold down pipe clamps and shipped this rush job within one week.

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