What is a Pipe Saddle? Its Application, Design, and Configuration
Proper pipe supporting is synonymous with proper working and longevity of the piping and pipeline system. A pipe saddle helps in this activity by supporting the pipe weight. Installing pipe saddles...
A u-bolt is a u-shaped curved bolt having threads on each end used as supports in the piping and pipeline industry. U-Bolts are one of the simplest and widely used types of piping support. They work...
To protect surfaces and improve sliding properties, wear pads are used in industrial applications from earlier days. Also known as slider pads, wear pads increase the wear resistance capability and...
What is a Pipe Anchor? Its Definition, Types, and Functions (PDF)
A pipe anchor is a type of pipe support that is used to control pipe movements by fixing the pipe with secondary civil structures. Piping anchor supports are very important in piping and pipeline...
Being a piping engineer you must be familiar with the term "Piping Shoe". Pipe shoe supports are highly popular for insulated lines. As insulation material is usually not capable to withstand high...
How to account for Piping Thermal Expansion and Contraction during the design
What causes thermal expansion in piping? All piping materials expand or contract when exposed to temperatures greater or lower than the installation temperature. As the temperature of the pipe...
