Pipe Shoe Support Standards

A pipe support or pipe hanger is a designed element that transfer the load from a pipe to the supporting structures.

Pipe shoe support standards. 4 1 1 supports for piping systems shall be in accordance with the. Code pip pnc00004 and this practice. Custom elevated pipe shoe clamp supports designed for a 12 diameter transfer line in a polymer plant 60 adjustable pipe stands for an lng plant 18 split t pipe shoes to support a piping system for an oil refinery in texas. Pipe supports that are not directly attached to the pipe are called secondary piping supports.

The design and selection of primary pipe support fig. Process industry practices page 3 of 9. If the pipe to be anchored is insulated first a pipe shoe is welded to the pipe and then the shoe is welded to the steel structure. Slide plates may be included on the pipe shoes for smooth sliding.

For example shoe support clamp support guide support line stop support trunnion support etc. Custom pipe shoes and anchors can be designed to meet your specific design requirements. 1 is the responsibility of the piping team. The code asme b 31 3 specifies under clause 321 1 1 the ayout and design of piping and its supporting elements shall be directed toward preventing the following.

The load includes the weight of the pipe proper the content that the pipe carries all the pipe fittings attached to pipe and the pipe covering such as insulation the four main functions of a pipe support are to anchor guide absorb shock and support a specified load. Pipe shoes pipe guides. Pipe support criteria for asme b31 3 metallic piping july 2017. Pipe shoes and pipe guides are available in a variety of designs.

Pipe shoes slides guides catalog no 08p sales offices and warehouses. Pipe support shall be fabricated and installed in accordance with pipe support drawings. Field welded pipe supports shall be set correctly in place and adjusted to the final position before welding to the piping or structures. A shoe support shall be attached to the pipe in accordance with the drawings.