Cryogenic

Pipe
Supports
About MAINEPORT Limited
We are an engineering company experienced in manufacturing and marketing products and
services for U.K. and international projects in the energy and process industries.
Our purpose is to satisfy client needs for engineered products delivered to project requirements,
working closely with our clients to create supply options which support their project objectives.
Our clients are international designers and owners of utilities and process plant, including the
major oil companies and petrochemical contractors.

Product Range
Pipe Supports
Cold / Cryogenic Insulated
Acoustic Insulated
Hot Insulated
Fabricated Supports
Spring Supports
PTFE Sliders

Pipework Technology
Pipe Spooling
Lined / Coated Pipe Systems
Manifolds and Headers
Weld Overlay
Heating / Cooling Coils
Strainers

Bulk Piping Material

Thermal Insulation
Insulation Cladding, Mastics,
Sealants and Adhesives
Flanges, Blinds and Spacers
Butt-Weld, Fabricated and Forged Fittings
Anchor Bolts and Fasteners
Gaskets and Bolting

Modular Plant Technology

Pre-assembled Units (PAU)
Pre-assembled Racks (PAR)
Ducting and Bellows Assemblies
Secondary Steelwork
Chutes and Hoppers
Tanks

Note
We have endeavoured in this catalogue to make the
information as accurate as possible, but we cannot accept
any responsibility should it be found that in any respect the
information is inaccurate or incomplete or becomes so as a
result of further developments.

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Pipe
Supports
Contents
Page
3

Introduction
Section 1

Fully Insulated Pipe Supports

SIPStm Pipe Supports

Hangers
Sliders
Guides
Guides (heavy duty)
Line Stops
Anchors
Section 2

Cold Break Pipe Supports

Insulated Guides and Clamps
Moulded Pipe Shoe
Insulated Base Plate / Attachment
Pipe Clamps
Pipe Support Trunnions
Clamped Pipe Shoes 40-200 NB
Clamped Pipe Shoes 250-600 NB
Pipe Anchors 40-200 NB
Pipe Anchors 250-600 NB
Material Data UNITHERM 1000

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Section 3

PTFE Slider Plate Assemblies

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Pipe
Supports
Introduction
MAINEPORT manufactures two ranges of Cryogenic Pipe Supports, incorporating advanced
technology in low temperature material applications.
1.

Fully Insulated Pipe Supports;

- developed for continuous low temperature service using cellular
foam and laminated materials to give a high compressive strength with
low thermal conductivity. Service range: -196C to +135C.

2.

Cold Break Pipe Supports;

- developed for piping in intermittent service incorporating
UNITHERM 1000 glass reinforced phenolic laminate.
Service range: -196C to 200C.

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Pipe
Supports
SECTION 1. Fully Insulated Pipe Supports
Type range
MAINEPORT manufacture a complete range of pre-insulated support types:
Sliders
Guides
Line Stops
Anchors
Hangers
Standard sizes available range from 15NB pipe to 600 NB pipe with insulation thickness up
to 200mm.
Design features

The supports incorporate closed cellular foam with vapour

barriers to eliminate moisture ingress.
Safe working loads are based on a minimum factor of safety of 5.
The diameters of the high density foam are the same
as the insulation on the line pipe.
Supports are fully pre-assembled for ease of installation.
Design can be customised to meet client specifications,
loading and size requirements.
Condensation potential is minimised giving longer system.
service life.
multi layer insulation can be provided. (see table 14 for standard
section sizes).
sound transmission may be reduced by use of acoustic material
bonded directly to support plate.

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Pipe
Supports
UNITHERM 4000 PU - Rigid Polyurethane Foam
Description
Unitherm 4000 PU is a rigid, high density, closed cell polyurethane foam specifically formulated to
meet the demands of cryogenic pipe support applications.
o
The foam is manufactured in individual 180 moulds designed to meet the close dimensional
tolerances of standard specifications such as ASTM C585-90 whilst providing an high quality
surface and skin definition not achieved with cut products.

Combined with high integrity mould design and a state-of-the-art environmentally friendly
manufacturing processes Unitherm PUF offers a high quality, V-O rated flame retardant foam
available in densities from 160kg/m to 500kg/m.
The in-house PUF manufacturing facility provides end-users with access to a one-stop-shop for the
design and manufacture of cryogenic pipe-supports where ease of fitting on-site is important.
Typical Applications
Unitherm PUF is monolithically moulded in half-shells for cradle type designs or in rectangular
blocks as thermal break for use in cryogenic pipe support applications.
Technical specification
Thermal conductivity @
@
@
Water absorption
%
@
Flexural strength
@
Flexural modulus
Compressive
@
@
@
Flammability UL-94
Thermal Operating
Ozone depletion

25C
-60C
-160C
25C
25C
25C
-60C
-196C

160
225
320
0.030
0.036
0.049
0.026
0.032
0.046
0.020
0.024
0.035
6.1
5.2
3.2
2.9
4.9
7.8
75
129
227
2.3
4.1
8.4
3.68
6.29
12.79
4.54
10.13
16.91
V-O
V-O
V-O
-196C to + 120C
Zero
Zero
Zero

Quality Assurance
All performance data has been derived from independent laboratory tests conducted by a
recognized cryogenic research establishment and the results witnessed by Lloyds Register and
MAINEPORT Industries Ltd. MAINEPORT operates a quality assurance system which complies
with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:1994
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SIPS

PIPE SUPPORTS

Description
SIPS (segmented, insulated pipe shoes) are rigid, high density, closed cell foam segments
specifically formulated to meet the demands of insulated pipe support applications.
The foam is manufactured in 60 moulded segments designed to meet the dimensional tolerances
of standard specifications such as ASTM C585-90 providing an high performance economic
solution for the support of insulated pipe systems.
The integral mould design and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes offer high quality, V-O
rated flame retardant foams available in advanced composite materials ranging from 500 to 800
kg/m density.
The in-house manufacturing facility provides end-users with access to a one-stop shop for the
design and manufacture of insulated pipe supports for either hot or cold systems.
The shoe is supplied complete with adhesive for bonding to the pipe simply remove the foil.
See Data Sheet on next page for dimensions and loads.
Options
Additional shoes can be positioned to the side or above the pipe to accommodate lateral or uplift
loads.
PTFE sheet can be bonded to the base to reduce friction.
Special configurations for line stops and anchors are available.
Low Density Pipe
Insulation
Pipe

High Density Pipe

Support Segment

Integral Stainless
Steel Mould

Optional Guide

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Pipe
Supports

SIPS
Low Density
Line Insulation

PIPE SUPPORTS

t max
Notes HD Foam density 500 kg/m3 min: allowable comp.load 1.35 MPa
Bottom plate: 1.5 mm thk 304ss for 0.5" to 4" NB, 3mm thk for over 4" NB
Support to be bonded to pipe per approved procedure
2" to 8"NB

Pipe C/L

0.5" to 1.5"NB

BOP
H2
High Density
Segment
TOS
Min. steel width
up to 3"
50mm
4" to 8"
75mm
10"& above 100mm

H1

H2

H1

A
10"NB and above

Pipe dia " Pipe OD Max Load kg

0.5
21
74
0.75
27
95
1
33
117
1.50
48
170
2
60
212
3
89
315
4
114
604
6
168
891
8
219
1161
10
273
2855
12
324
3200
14
356
3416
16
407
3760
18
457
4097
20
508
4509
24
610
5198
30
762
6291
32
813
6635
36
914
7317

H1
75
75
75
80
85
85
90
95
95
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110
110

Bottom Plate

H2
86
89
92
104
115
130
147
179
205
247
272
288
314
339
364
415
491
517
567

'A' Range
tmax Width A Height B
50
50
50
55
60
60
65
70
70
75
212
45
75
237
45
75
253
45
75
279
45
75
304
45
80
334
41
80
385
41
85
466
36
85
492
36
85
542
36

H1
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
150
150
150
150
150
150
155
175
175
175

H2
106
114
122
134
145
165
182
214
245
287
312
328
354
379
404
460
556
582
632

'B' Range
tmax Width A Height B
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
252
50
120
282
46
120
298
46
125
329
42
125
354
42
125
379
42
130
435
42
150
531
45
150
557
45
150
607
45

H1
110
115
120
130
135
140
150
160
165
180
180
180
180
190
190
190
225
225
225

H2
121
129
137
154
165
185
207
244
275
317
342
358
384
419
444
495
606
632
682

'C' Range
tmax Width A Height B
105
105
105
120
120
135
140
155
165
150
287
50
150
312
50
150
328
50
150
354
50
185
414
30
185
439
30
185
490
30
225
606
30
225
632
30
225
682
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Supports
Optional PTFE Slide Plates
Where the co-efficient of friction is required to be limited to 0.10 the
support can be supplied with a PTFE pad bonded directly to the
underside of the support shoe and with one loose PTFE slider plate
to be fitted to supporting steel. (See Section 3 for PTFE Slider Plate
Assemblies)
Fabrication
The pre-insulated supports are provided with sufficient insulation
extending beyond the the support outer metal jacket so that the pipe
insulation contractor can make a standard insulation butt joint.
The support shoe and metal jacket may be fabricated from either:Stainless steel type A240 grade 316L (16 cr - 12Ni - 2 Mo)
Carbon steel (available also in hot dipped galvanised finish)
Material used in welded pipe attachments should be compatible
with the pipe material.
Where required, Guides are supplied from structural quality carbon
steels, unless otherwise specified.
To order specify:
- Part number
- Pipe size
- Vertical load
- Rotational forces and movements
- Outside ambient temperatures

- Insulation thickness
- Axial and lateral loads
- Operating temperature
- Pipe wall thickness and material

Foam Cradles
Cradles from high density polyurethane foam are supplied with the
following properties. The density is selected to suit the load bearing
requirements of the support.

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Pipe
Supports
Hanger Type

TABLE 1
PIPE SIZE
15
20
25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

SAFE WORKING
LOAD (kN)
2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
29.9
35.4
38.9
44.5
44.5
50.0
50.0

BOLT
DIAM
M10
M10
M12
M12
M16
M16
M20
M24
M24
M30
M30
M30
M36
M36
M40
M40

EYE
ROD
10
10
10
12
16
16
20
20
22
22
30
30
36
36
36
36

LAGGING O/D
MIN
MAX
75
425
80
430
86
436
101
451
114
464
142
492
168
518
220
570
272
622
326
676
377
727
408
758
460
810
510
860
560
910
662
1012

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Cold Support Sliders

DIMENSIONS
LAGGING
O/DIA
SUPPORT
TYPE
A
B
H
L
S
W
X1

TABLE 2

75
265

270
370

CSS-1

375
400

425
500

500
750

CSS-2

775
850

850
1100

CSS-3

300
A/2+53
260
50
100

300
A/2+53
260
50
150

340
A/2+53
300
50
150

340
A/2+53
300
50
250

340
A/2+56
300
50
300

440
A/2+56
400
50
400

440
A/2+56
400
50
450

380

500

600

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Pipe
Supports
Cold Support Sliders
COLD SUPPORTS SLIDERS
TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A)

TABLE 3
incl. st.st.
jacket 1.6 mm

PIPE
SIZE

PIPE
O/DIA

SAFE
WORKIN
G LOADS
(kN)

15
20
25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

21.36
26.67
33.40
48.26
60.33
88.90
114.30
168.28
219.08
273.05
323.85
355.6
406.4
457.2
508.0
609.6

2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
50.0
59.3
65.1
74.4
83.7
85.2
101.8

COLD INSULATION THICKNESS

25

40

50

80

100

130

150

180

200

75
80
86
101
114
142
168
220
272
326
377
408
460
510
560
662

105
110
116
131
144
172
198
250
302
356
407
438
490
540
590
692

125
130
136
151
164
192
218
270
322
376
427
458
510
560
610
712

185
190
196
211
224
252
278
330
382
436
487
518
570
620
670
772

225
230
236
251
264
292
318
370
422
476
527
558
610
660
710
812

285
290
296
311
324
352
378
430
482
536
587
618
670
720
770
872

325
330
336
351
364
392
418
470
522
576
627
658
710
760
810
912

385
390
396
411
424
452
478
530
582
636
687
718
770
820
870
972

425
430
436
451
464
492
518
570
622
676
727
758
810
860
910
1012

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Supports
Cold Support Guides

-Support can be supplied with guide angles

DIMENSIONS

TABLE 4

LAGGING
O/DIA
SUPPORT
TYPE
A
B
H
L
S
W

340
A/2+53
300
50
100

340
A/2+53
300
50
100

340
A/2+53
300
50
150

340
A/2+53
300
50
200

440
A/2+56
400
50
250

440
A/2+56
400
50
300

440
A/2+56
400
50
400

440
A/2+56
400
50
450

X1
Y

150

140
150

250

300

360

450
415

500
500

600
570

75
100

100
265

270
370

375
400

425
500

500
750

CSG-1

775
850

850
1100

CSG-2

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COLD SUPPORTS GUIDES
TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A)
PIPE
SIZE

PIPE
O/DIA

15
20
25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

21.36
26.67
33.40
48.26
60.33
88.90
114.30
168.28
219.08
273.05
323.85
355.6
406.4
457.2
508.0
609.6

SAFE WORKING
LOADS (kN)

TABLE 5
(incl. st.st. jacket 1.6 mm)

COLD INSULATION THICKNESS

VERT

HOR

25

40

50

80

100

130

150

180

200

2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
50.0
59.3
65.1
74.4
83.7
85.2
101.8

2.2
2.4
2.4
2.4
5.5
5.5
5.5
8.9
8.9
9.9
23.7
25.9
29.7
29.7
30.3
35.2

75
80
86
101
114
142
168
220
272
326
377
408
460
510
560
662

105
110
116
131
144
172
198
250
302
356
407
438
490
540
590
692

125
130
136
151
164
192
218
270
322
376
427
458
510
560
610
712

185
190
196
211
224
252
278
330
382
436
487
518
570
620
670
772

225
230
236
251
264
292
318
370
422
476
527
558
610
660
710
812

285
290
296
311
324
352
378
430
482
536
587
618
670
720
770
872

325
330
336
351
364
392
418
470
522
576
627
658
710
760
810
912

385
390
396
411
424
452
478
530
582
636
687
718
770
820
870
972

425
430
436
451
464
492
518
570
622
676
727
758
810
860
910
1012

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Pipe
Supports
Cold Support Guides (FRAME)

TYPE CSG-4

-Support Can be supplied with

structural restraints

DIMENSIONS (TYPE CSG 3 and CSG 4)

LAGGING
75
100
100
265
O/DIA
SUPPORT TYPE
A
B
340
340
H
A/2+53
A/2+53
L
300
300
S
50
50
W
100
100

270
370

375
400

405
500

TABLE 6
505
750

CSG-3

775
850

850
1100

CSG-4

340
A/2+53
300
50
150

340
A/2+53
300
50
200

440
A/2+56
400
50
250

440
A/2+56
400
50
300

440
A/2+56
400
50
400

440
A/2+56
400
50
450

400x3 PL
A + 62
H + 75
450
415

400x3 PL
A + 62
H + 75
500
500

400x3 PL
A + 76
H + 75
600
570

P x t PL
V
Ht
X1
Y

260x3 PL
A + 56
H + 50
150

260x3 PL
A + 56
H + 50
140
150

300x3 PL
A + 56
H + 75
250

300x3 PL
A + 56
H + 75
300

400x3 PL
A + 62
H + 75
360

FRAME
MEMBER

RSA
65 X 50

RSC
76 X 51

RSC
127 X 64

RSC
152 X 76

RSC
152 x 89
or
127 x 114J

152 X 127 RSJ

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COLD SUPPORTS GUIDES (heavy duty)
TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A)
PIPE
SIZE

PIPE
O/DIA

15
20
25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

21.36
26.67
33.40
48.26
60.33
88.90
114.30
168.28
219.08
273.05
323.85
355.6
406.4
457.2
508.0
609.6

SAFE WORKING
LOADS (kN)

TABLE 7
(incl. jacket)

COLD INSULATION THICKNESS

VERT

HOR

25

40

50

80

100

130

150

180

200

2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
50.0
59.3
65.1
74.4
83.7
85.2
101.8

2.2
2.7
3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
50.0
29.3
63.7
63.7
56.8
56.8
56.8

75
80
86
101
114
142
168
220
272
326
377
408
460
510
560
662

105
110
116
131
144
172
198
250
302
356
407
438
490
540
590
692

125
130
136
151
164
192
218
270
322
376
427
458
510
560
610
712

185
190
196
211
224
252
278
330
382
436
487
518
570
620
670
772

225
230
236
251
264
292
318
370
422
476
527
558
610
660
710
812

285
290
296
311
324
352
378
430
482
536
587
618
670
720
770
872

325
330
336
351
364
392
418
470
522
576
627
658
710
760
810
912

385
390
396
411
424
452
478
530
582
636
687
718
770
820
870
972

425
430
436
451
464
492
518
570
622
676
727
758
810
860
910
1012

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Pipe
Supports
Cold Shoes Line Stop

- Support Supplied with Line Stops

- To order please specify width of supporting steel
DIMENSIONS
LAGGING
O/DIA
SUPPORT
TYPE
A
B
H
L
S
W
X1
Y
STOP
SECTION

TABLE 8
164
265

270
370

375
400

CSLS-1

425
500

500
750

775
850

850
1100

CSLS-2

350
A/2+53
300
50
100

350
A/2+53
300
50
150

350
A/2+53
300
50
200

400
A/2+56
350
50
250

400
A/2+56
350
50
300

450
A/2+56
400
50
400

450
A/2+56
400
50
450

140
150
76 x 38
RSC

250
102 x 51
RSC

300
127 x 64
RSC

360
76 x 76
RSJ

450
415
102 x 102
RSJ

500
500
102 x 102
RSJ

600
570
102 x 102
RSJ

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Supports

COLD SHOES LINE STOP

TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A)
PIPE
SIZE

PIPE
O/DIA

15
20
25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

21.36
26.67
33.40
48.26
60.33
88.90
114.30
168.28
219.08
273.05
323.85
355.6
406.4
457.2
508.0
609.6

SAFE WORKING
LOADS (kN)
VERT

3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
50.0
59.3
65.1
74.4
83.7
85.2
101.8

TABLE 9
(incl. st.st. jacket 1.6mm)

COLD INSULATION THICKNESS

AXIAL

25

40

50

80

100

130

150

180

200

2.6
5.9
7.0
9.6
12.1
23.5
30.0
36.7
43.0
47.0
53.4
59.8
66.2
78.9

75
80
86
101
114
142
168
220
272
326
377
408
460
510
560
662

105
110
116
131
144
172
198
250
302
356
407
438
490
540
590
692

125
130
136
151
164
192
218
270
322
376
427
458
510
560
610
712

185
190
196
211
224
252
278
330
382
436
487
518
570
620
670
772

225
230
236
251
264
292
318
370
422
476
527
558
610
660
710
812

285
290
296
311
324
352
378
430
482
536
587
618
670
720
770
872

325
330
336
351
364
392
418
470
522
576
627
658
710
760
810
912

385
390
396
411
424
452
478
530
582
636
687
718
770
820
870
972

425
430
436
451
464
492
518
570
622
676
727
758
810
860
910
1012

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Supports
Cold Shoes Anchor

DIMENSIONS
LAGGING
O/DIA
SUPPORT
TYPE
A
B
H
L
S
W
W
X1
Y

TABLE 10
164
265

270
370

375
400

425
500

CSAS-1

500
750

775
850

850
1100

CSAS-2

350
A/2+53
300
50
100

350
A/2+53
300
50
150

350
A/2+53
300
50
200

400
A/2+56
350
50
250

400
A/2+56
350
50
300

450
A/2+56
400
50
400

450
A/2+56
400
50
450

140
150

250

300

360

450
415

500
500

600
570

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COLD SHOE ANCHOR

TABLE 11
TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A)
(incl. st.st. jacket 1.6mm)
PIPE
SIZE

PIPE
O/DIA

15
20
25
40
50
80
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

21.36
26.67
33.40
48.26
60.33
88.90
114.30
168.28
219.08
273.05
323.85
355.6
406.4
457.2
508.0
609.6

COLD INSULATION THICKNESS

SAFE WORKING LOADS (kN)

VERT

3.4
4.9
6.2
9.2
11.8
17.4
22.6
50.0
59.3
65.1
74.4
83.7
85.2
101.8

AXIAL

2.6
5.9
7.0
9.6
12.1
23.5
30.0
36.7
43.0
47.0
53.4
59.8
66.2
78.9

LATERAL

25

40

50

80

100

130

150

180

200

2.4
2.4
5.5
5.5
5.5
8.9
8.9
20.0
23.7
25.9
29.7
29.8
30.3
35.2

75
80
86
101
114
142
168
220
272
326
377
408
460
510
560
662

105
110
116
131
144
172
198
250
302
356
407
438
490
540
590
692

125
130
136
151
164
192
218
270
322
376
427
458
510
560
610
712

185
190
196
211
224
252
278
330
382
436
487
518
570
620
670
772

225
230
236
251
264
292
318
370
422
476
527
558
610
660
710
812

285
290
296
311
324
352
378
430
482
536
587
618
670
720
770
872

325
330
336
351
364
392
418
470
522
576
627
658
710
760
810
912

385
390
396
411
424
452
478
530
582
636
687
718
770
820
870
972

425
430
436
451
464
492
518
570
622
676
727
758
810
860
910
1012

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Pipe
Supports
Anchor Stop Plates Arrangements

Material used in welded pipe

attachment shall be compatible
with pipe material.

ANCHOR STOP PLATES

25 x 6 FLAT

TABLE 12

Q
UNITHERM

BLOCK
R
U

120

120

120

150

150

150

150

52
50

52
50

47
50

47
50

47
50

72
50

72
50

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Pipe
Supports
Typical Assembly of PU Cradle

Metal Sheet Vapour Seal

TABLE 14

Bearing PL
Metal jacket (st. st.)
protection sheild

Vapour

1. Layers shall be bonded together

2. The longitudinal joints between top and bottom PU foam cradles
shall have a gap to allow for tightening of bearing plate bolts.
TABLE 13

LINE
SIZE

PRE-FORMED PU FOAM DENSITY

SLIDES
GUIDES
CRADLES
CRADLES

ANCHORS
CRADLES

LOWER

UPPER

LOWER

UPPER

LOWER

UPPER

15
200

160

160

224

224

224

224

250
600

224

160

320

224

320

224

Available PU Foam Density; 160, 224 & 320 kg/m

TOTAL
INSUL.
THICKNESS

PREFORMED / PU
FOAM

30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100

30
40
50
30/30
30/40
40/44
50/44
50/50

110
120
130

50/60
30/40
30/50/50

140
150
160
170
180
190

40/50/50
50/50/50
50/60/50
50/70/50
50/80/50
50/90/50

200

50/100/50

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Pipe
Supports
Cold Break Pipe Supports
Cold break pipe supports are designed to achieve sufficient thermal insulation
between piping which is subject to sub-zero temperatures, and the supporting
steelwork or concrete structures operating at ambient temperatures.
Product Range
Selection from one of MAINEPORTs standard units enables customers to specify their
precise requirements without engineering drawings, either directly from this
publication or in conjunction with another from our product range.

Pipe Guides & Clamps (Size 15-200NB)

Moulded Pipe Shoe
Base Supports
Pipe Clamps (Hangers)
Pipe Support Trunnions
Clamped Pipe Shoes 40-200NB
Clamped Pipe Shoes 250-600NB
Pipe Anchors 40-200NB
Pipe Anchors 250-600NB

TYPE
IGC
MS
IB
IC
IT
KS
KS
KA
KA

PAGE No.
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34

We can also supply special insulated units manufactured specifically to meet clients requirements,
in any configuration or insulation type and thickness.
Design features
Excellent thermal insulation properties
High load bearing properties
Lightweight
Water and dirt resistant
Full fire protection
Effective over a wide temperature range
Low smoke generation
Low toxicity

Cost Effective standardized unit

Acoustic damping properties
Range of insulation materials
Maintenance free operation
Compatible with all other MAINEPORT products

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Pipe
Supports

Standard Features
Compatibility:
Materials:

Insulation:
Specification:
Quality:

Threads:
Installation:
Safety:

Designs are compatible with most ranges of standard pipe support

systems, and all other products in the MAINEPORT range.
Components are manufactured from BS4360 Grade 43EE or
equivalent, bolts to ASTM A320/320M L7 and nuts to ASTM A194
Grade 4.
UNITHERM 1000 phenolic/glass laminate.
All components conform to British Standards where applicable.
All MAINEPORT products are of high quality manufactured and
tested in accordance with established in-house quality assurance
procedures. Inspection release and certificates of conformity
supplied as standard with each unit.
All threads are ISO metric.
Units may be clamped, welded or banded to pipe line.
All units are designed with an adequate safety factor in accordance
with recognised international standards.

Optional Features
Materials:
Insulation Material:
Quality Assurance:
Finish:

Ancillary Equipmeny:
Special Supports:
Acoustic Damping:

Components manufactured from other materials are available to suit

operating conditions.
Densified wood laminates, cellular glass and polyurethane foam are
also available.
Full documentation covering material traceability and original
certification is available on request.
Alternative surface preparations and finishes are available on
request to suit customers own specifications and aggressive service
environments.
Beam attachments, hanger rods, spring supports and PTFE slider
units are available. (See Section 3 - PTFE Slider Units).
MAINEPORT design and manufacture supports for special
applications where standard units are not suitable.
Anti-vibration pads can be readily bonded to the units if required.

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Pipe
Supports
MAINEPORT Cold Pipe Supports
Insulation Materials
MAINEPORT standard cold supports incorporate Permali insulation materials. Permali have over
50 years experience in the manufacture of natural and man made materials for industry, and are
part of the BTR Group. The intrinsic properties of laminate materials offer a range of insulating
products with proven engineering capabilities.
In the early 1960s a replacement for natural timbers was needed. Increased loads and thermal
fractures were causing problems and with the advent of large bore insulated pipework there was
an urgent need to improve the bearing and thermal properties of the support structures.
At that time, and until the present day, the Phenolic wood laminate called Permali fulfilled the
requirements for most general applications.
For the more arduous conditions where better cryogenic properties and a higher flexural and
impact strength were required at temperatures down to 4K, a unique type of composite laminate
called Permaglass X was developed. This material has been in service since its development in
1968 on many applications world-wide.
Product Development
To meet todays increasing sophistication of plant and pipelines with the need to improve the fire
and thermal resistance of all materials, a number of glass reinforced insulation laminates have
been developed.
Permaglass laminates meet the criteria needed to provide support and insulation that meet the
exacting standards set by the industry and offers a specification
tailored to satisfy BS476 Parts 5-7.
Grades of Insulation
UNITHERM 1000

This is a phenolic/glass composite laminate which may be used as a standard load bearing
insulation material on all cryogenic pipe supports.
Densified wood
Established insulation material which offers unusual scope to pipework designers in that its
maximum mechanical strength can be developed in any direction to suit specific applications.

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Pipe
Supports
Advantages of UNITHERM 1000
The combination of extremely low thermal conductivity, high mechanical strength, water resistance
and excellent fire/smoke performance makes UNITHERM 1000 unique and superior to other
products presently available.
For example, a K value below 0.13W/mC, a compressive strength of more than 240 Mpa, a fire
performance rating of class 1 to BS476 pt7, a smoke generation in the event of fire of only 55%
mean to BS5111. See full technical data on page 34.
UNITHERM 1000 is easily machined to engineering tolerances and where required the material
can be screw threaded for simplified assembly.
UNITHERM 1000 is impervious to most solvents, is dimentionally stable and being phenolic based
offers full fire protection plus exceptionally low smoke and toxicity properties.
At cryogenic temperatures the material shows an increase in mechanical and thermal
performance. The high compressive strength properties enable a design to optimize conductivity
and mechanical properties whilst minimising material content and costs.
All insulation materials are produced under the quailty control of EN ISO 9001: 1994 with full
design and material technology support available.
Ordering Information
Specify the material, insulation thickness and corrosion protection required for pipe support.
Stipulate the type of unit including any additional requirements such as site fixing holes or PTFE.
Order all supports by type and quantity for standard units, none standard dimensions should be
amended to suit clients specific requirements.
Installation
Cold pipe supports may be clamped, welded, banded or bolted directly to the pipe or supporting
steel. NB see appropriate support type for site fixing dimensions if required.

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Pipe
Supports
Insulated Guides & Clamps
Type IGC

A
N.B.
mm

15
30
54
20
30
60
25
30
68
32
40
80
40
40
90
50
40
102
80
40
130
100
50
150
150
50
217
20
50
268
NOTE: 1) Compressive Load Safety Factor of 7

G DIA
HOLE

MAX
COMPRESSIVE
LOAD
KN@-100

86
92
100
116
126
138
166
198
265
316

10
10
10
12
12
14
14
14
18
18

11
14
17
29
34
34
34
34
34
34

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Pipe
Supports
Moulded Pipe Shoe
Type MS

MAX
A
B
STRAP
BOLT
COMPRESSIVE
N.B.
BASE PLT
C
WIDTH &
LOAD (SINGLE)
DIA
mm
WIDTH
THICK
kN@-100C
25
100
8
M6
40 X 3
87
40
120
8
M10
40 X 3
126
50
150
8
M10
40 X 5
156
80
170
8
M12
40 X 5
232
100
210
8
M16
50 X 6
298
150
290
10
M16
60 X 8
298
200
340
10
M20
60 X 8
298
250
400
10
M20
60 X 8
298
300
460
10
M20
60 X 8
298
NOTEs:
1) Unit can be supplied as either a single or double unit. Where double units are required on base
plate will cover both blocks.
2) Compressive Load Safety Factor of 7.

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Pipe
Supports
Insulated Base Plate / Attachment
Type IB

A SQ
PLATE
320
350
405
460
505
560
590
645
705
795
935

B
PCD
250
280
335
390
425
470
540
555
615
705
845

T
THICK
10
12
12
12
16
16
16
16
20
20
20

BOLT
DIA
14
14
14
18
18
18
18
22
22
22
22

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Pipe
Supports
Pipe Clamp
Type IC

PIPE
PIPE INSN
BLOCK
BLOCK
WEIGHT
MAX
N.B.
THICK
B
ID
OD
Kg
LOAD
mm
MAX
20
122
29
273
100
3
4.5
25
119
35
273
100
3
4.5
40
111
50
273
100
2.9
4.5
50
131
62
324
100
4.5
9.0
80
116
91
324
100
4.2
9.0
100
104
116
324
100
5.8
9.0
150
118
170
406
150
8.6
14
200
118
221
457
150
15.4
18
250
116
275
508
150
18.4
27
300
142
326
610
150
25.2
27
NOTES:
1) Special 2 or 3 hole pipe clamps can be manufactured to suit clients specific insulation
thickness.
2) 3mm gap between segments sealed with mastic.
3) Cellular glass or polyurethane foam insulation also available.

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Pipe
Supports
Pipe Support Trunnion
Type IT 40-500

A
N.B
Mm

T
Thick

B
SQ

C
CTRS

G
DIA

F
FILLET

WEIGHT
Kg

80
100
150
200
250
350
450
500

12
12
12
12
15
15
15
15

150
200
250
300
350
450
550
600

100
140
190
240
290
370
470
520

8
8
10
12
12
16
16
16

6
6
60
6
8
8
8
8

5
9
14.4
21
28.5
47.5
71.5
85.3

MAX SAFE WORKING LOADS

(kN)
COMPR.
(LATERAL)

139

42

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Cryogenic
Pipe
Supports
Clamped Pipe Shoe 40-200 NB
Type KS

PIPE
N.B.
mm
40
50
80
100
150
200

PIPE INSN
THICK
max
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160

WEB
HEIGHT
100
150
100
150
100
150
99
149
95
145
95
145

WEIGHT
Kg
(L=300)
9.2
10.3
9.4
10.5
9.6
10.7
10.9
12.0
14.0
15.1
15.1
16.1

MAX SAFE
WORKING LOADS (kN)
Compr.
Axial

58

42

77

NOTES:
1) All welds 6mm CFW.
2) Specify shoe length.
3) Advise fixing bolt dia/centres if required.

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Pipe
Supports
Clamped Pipe Shoe 250-600 NB
Type KS

PIPE
N.B.
mm
250
300
350
400
450
500
600

PIPE INSN
THICK
MAX
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160

SHOE
WIDTH
W
150
150
200
250
250
250
250

WEB
HEIGHT
Y

WEIGHT
Kg
(L=300)

93
143
93
143
93
143
93
143
90
140
90
140
90
140

25.0
27.4
26.4
28.8
36.3
39.1
41.9
44.7
48.8
52.0
51.8
55.0
68.2
71.4

SAFE
WORKING LOAD (kN)
Compr

Axial

280

357

42

450

NOTES:
1) All welds 6mm CFW.
2) Specify shoe length.
3) Advise fixing bolt dia/centres if required.

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Cryogenic
Pipe
Supports
Pipe Anchor 40-200 NB
Type KA

PIPE
WRAPPER
WEB
WEIGHT
INSN
RADIUS
PLATE
HEIGHT
Kg
THICK
R
WIDTH
Y
(L=450)
MAX
110
105
12.7
40
*
160
155
14.3
110
105
12.7
50
*
160
155
14.3
110
99
160
80
45
100
160
149
17.6
110
99
16.9
100
58
130
160
149
18.5
110
97
18.6
150
85
180
160
147
20.0
110
96
20.2
200
110
230
160
146
21.6
* indicates no wrapper palte required: Web welded to pipe.
Specify anchor length L.
Advise fixing bolt dia/centres if required.
Compressive and Axial Load Safety Factor of 7.

PIPE
N.B.
mm

1)
2)
3)
4)

MAX

MAX
AXIAL
LOAD

COMPRESSIVE
LOAD (L=450)
kN@-100C

kN@-100C

245

40

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Pipe
Supports
Pipe Anchor 250-600 NB
Type KA

PIPE
N.B.
MM

250
300
350
400
450
500
600

MAX

PIPE
INSN
THICK
MAX

WEB
HEIGHT
Y

110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160
110
160

95
145
95
145
95
145
95
145
95
145
95
145
95
145

WRAPPER

WIDTH
W

RADIUS
R

150

137

290

150

162

340

200

178

380

200

204

430

PLATE
WIDTH

250

230

480

250

255

540

250

306

650

WEIGHT
WIDTH
(L=450)

26.6
30.0
28.3
31.7
32.5
37.6
35.3
39.2
41.1
45.5
43.1
47.5
46.7
51.5

COMPRESSIVE

LOAD (L=450)

kN@-100C

245

MAX
AXIAL
LOAD
kN@100C

40

440

63
470

NOTES:
1) * indicates no wrapper palte required: Web welded to pipe.
2) Specify anchor length L.
3) Advise fixing bolt dia/centres if required.
4) Compressive and Axial Load Safety Factor of 7.

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Cryogenic
Pipe
Supports
UNITHERM 1000
High Density Thermal Insulation Support Block
Technical Data
Thermal conductivity

@
@
@
@

Specific gravity

+200C
+100C
-50C
-100C

mean
mean
mean
mean

1.0

Water absorbtion

0.227 W/mC
0.209 W/mC
0.155 W/mC
0.138 W/mC
(density 1000kg/m3)

BS 2782 pt 4

0.9%Max

Flexural strength
Flexural strength
Flexural modulus
Flexural modulus

@
@
@
@

20C
-150C
20C
-150C

BS 2782 pt 10
BS 2782 pt 10
BS 2782 pt 10
BS 2782 pt 10

85
97
5.1
5.4

MPa Min
MPa Min
GPa Min
GPa Min

Compressive strength

@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@
@

200C
100C
23C
-50C
-100C
-150C
20C
20C
20C

BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 3
BS 2782 pt 10

58
106
158
195
232
>240
40
16
60

MPa Min
MPa Min
MPa Min
MPa Min
MPa Min
MPa Min
MPa Min
kJ/m2 Min
MPa Min

Elec. insulation resistance

BS 2782 pt 2

10M ohms Min

Flammability
Surface spread of flame
Ignitability
Smoke generation
Operating range

UL 94
BS 476 pt 7
BS 476 pt 5
BS 5111 pt1

V-O self extinguishing time.

Class 1 with 0 flame spread.
Designation P, not ignitable.
Mean 55%
-196C to 200C

Shear strength
Charpy impact strength
Tensile strength

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Cryogenic
Pipe
Supports
PFTE Slider Assemblies
PTFE Slider Assemblies provide a simple and cost-effective solution to engineering problems
where movement has to be accommodated.
Current applications include piping systems, structures and containments subject to thermal,
seismic, static and dynamic forces which include low-velocity relative movement of components.
Assemblies can incorporate insulation, damping and other barrier materials to further improve the
performance of the bearings in specific applications.
About PTFE
Polytetrafluoroethylene offers the lowest coefficient of friction of any known solid material. It is
highly chemical-resistant and has no stick-slip action, giving a very cost-effective solution for
bearing applications with no maintenance costs and virtually indefinite life over a temperature
range of minus 30 to plus 200C.
Advantages of PTFE Bearings
Cost-effective solution
High bearing loads
Temperature resistance
Electrical and Thermal Insulation
Dirt absorbtion
Corrosion free
Simple and rapid installation
Lubrication and maintenance-free operation
Vibration damping characteristics
MAINEPORT PTFE Slider Assemblies incorporate our wide experience in the manufacture, supply
and construction of piping systems, steel structures and pressure vessels. They are designed and
manufactured in-house at our own fabrication facility - your assurance of quality, innovation and
excellence.

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Cryogenic
Pipe
Supports
Product Range
MAINEPORT manufacture two ranges of slider units to a standard specification, which together
with a range of optional features meet most customers requirements. We also supply special units
manufactured in any combination of dimensions and materials (see below).
The PP range is suitable for pipeline systems with no significant lateral movement and axial
movement of up to 250mm. The PC range is suitable for structural and containment applications
and can be specified to accomodate movements of up to 800mm.
Standard Specification
Stainless steel backing plate: 3mm thick to BS1501 Part 3 Gr. TP 304.
Plain PTFE Pad (top and bottom): 1.5mm thick, bonded to backing plate.
Backing plates are suitable for fixing to mating surfaces by welding at each corner.
Optional Features
Glass-filled PTFE for higher bearing loads.
Screw, grout or adhesive fixing.
Heavy backing plates in alternative materials.
Non-standard dimensions.
Thermal insulation barriers..
Vibration and corrosion-resisting barriers.

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Type PP Range
Standard Units for Pipelines (no lateral movement)

Table (i)
MAX LOAD
(Kg) BASED

REF. No.

TYPICAL
PIPE SIZE
(mm dia)

TOP
PLATE
(mm) LxW

BOTTOM
PLATE
(mm) LxW

MAX AXIAL
MOVEMEN
T (mm)

AREA (cm)

ON
PRESSURE
OF 60kg/cm

PP1
PP2
PP3
PP4
PP10
PP20
PP30
PP40

50-200
250-300
350-400
450-600
50-200
20-300
350-400
450-600

300x100
300x150
300x200
300x250
450x100
450x150
450-200
450x250

200x100
200x150
200x200
200x250
200x100
200x150
200x200
200x250

100
100
100
100
250
250
250
250

75
150
225
300
75
150
225
300

4500
9000
13500
18000
4500
9000
13500
18000

BEARING

Units can be supplied with wider top plates and pads to accomodate lateral movement.

Selection
You can select a type PP unit direct from your known pipe size, load and movement by referring to
the table above.

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Design Guidance Notes
General
The pupose of the bearing assembly is to permit relative movement between engineering
components inducted by the various forces to which the components are subjected. There may
also be contractual interface between components and therefore it is essential that the design
considerations are co-ordinated in a systematic manner, for example in accordance with BS EN
ISO 9001. To select the appropriate PTFE Slider Assembly you require the following design data:
Loads
Movements
Mating component dimensions and materials
Dimensional constraints
Temperature
The normal design range is minus 30 to plus 120C; temperatures up to 200C continuous can be
accommodated by using special bonding agents and techniques.
If your design temperatures are outside this range, specify thermal insulation barrier materials (we
will advise you on specific applications) to sandwich between mating components and the PTFE
bearing.
Friction
The friction coefficient of PTFE is dependant on the bearing pressure as shown in Chart No. 2
overleaf. The surface roughness, relative velocity and temperature will also influence friction
coefficient, however for optimum results high bearing pressures are recommended as shown in
Chart No. 1.
The charts describe the performance of plain PTFE which we recommend and incorporate in our
standard units on both upper and lower surfaces.
If dimentional constraints require that a smaller unit be specified (i.e. with a higher bearing
pressure) then glass-filled PTFE or a polished stainless steel upper plate can be used - we will
advise you on specific applications. Generally, the support of heavy loads over small areas should
be avoided.

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Type PC Range
Standard Units for Structures and Containments
Ref No.
BACKING
PLATE
WIDTH
(mm)

100
150
200
250
300

PC
10

PC
15

PC
20

PC
25

PC
30

PC
35

PC
40

PC
45

PC
50

PC
60

PC
75

PC
90

500
225
450
675
900
1125

600
275
550
825
1100
1375

750
350
700
1050
1400
1750

900
425
850
1275
1700
2125

BACKING PLATE LENGTH L (mm)

100
25

150
50
100

200
75
150
225

250
100
200
300
400

300
125
250
375
500
625

350
150
300
450
600
750

400
175
350
525
700
875

450
200
400
600
800
1000

Table (ii) Bearing Area (cm)

Selection
Determine optimum bearing pressure, (see section on design considerations) and load to be
carried.
Divide load by bearing pressure to give bearing area required (check units: above table is in cm2).
Select appropriate size of bottom plate (length x width) from the above table taking into account
dimensions of mating structural elements.
Size top plate by adding movement required in each plane.
Specify each plate separately as shown in the example.

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Example
Optimum bearing pressure = 60kg/cm2
Load = 13360 kg, therefore area required = 13360 --: 60 = 222.6 cm2
Therefore we could use the following sizes (from table II)
500 x 100 (LxW)
300 x 150
200 x 200
Mating structural elements is (say) 300 x 300 column base
Therefore use 200 x 200 unit
Top Plate
Movement required is 100 longitudinal, zero lateral
Therefore Top Plate = (200 + 100) x 200 = 300 x 200 unit
i.e. PC30 W = 200
Note: The mating strucrural element must be at least as large as the backing plate and sufficient to
carry the load. If not, a more substantial backing plate can be supplied; consult our Engineering
Department.
Bearings with anti-vibration pads and hot or cold insulation materials are also available to special
order (please refer to MAINEPORT Insulated Pipe Support catalogue).

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Designing your own unit
First calculate the bearing area: Divide your known load by the recommended bearing
pressure.NB: If you are supporting a large component you can use a number of smaller bearings
spaced to provide adequate and distributed support.
Determine the bearing dimensions you require from the bearing area and component dimensions.
The upper plate is sized larger than the lower plate by the amount of movement you require in
each direction. Allow 25mm all round from the edge of the backing plate to the PTFE pad.
Example
Horizontal pressure vessel
Vessel weighs 50 Tonnes
Operating Temp is 100C
Vessel is supported by two saddles 300mm wide
. . load on each saddle is 25000 kg
Movement required is 100mm along length of vessel
From chart No. 1 Maximum Bearing Pressure is 40 kg/cm2
. .Minimun Bearing Area = (25000 --: 40) = 625 cm2
Maximum width of top slider plate is 300 - (2 x 25) = 250
. . Minimum width of bottom slider plate is 250 - 100 = 150
. . length of slider plate is (625 --: 15) = 41.67cm
Maximum size of slider plates are as follows:Top
or

250mm x 420 in one piece

250mm x 210 in two pieces

or

150mm x 420 in one piece

150mm x 210 in two pieces

Bottom

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Installation and Maintenance
Installation of MAINEPORT standard units could not be simpler. Ensure that PTFE faces are
parallel and bearing over the whole surface. Tack weld in position at each corner, re-check position
before fillet welding each corner only. Use a suitable 3.25mm stainless steel electrode e.g. BS2926
Class 23.12. LAR for welding to carbon steel and weld 25mm around each corner.
NB. Protect the PTFE from weld spatter.
For mechanical fixing MAINEPORT recommend countersunk stainless steel screws; we do not
recommend adhesives for site application.
MAINEPORT standard backing plates are made from 3mm thick Grade 304 stainless steel: we do
not recommend the use of carbon steel, due to potential corrosion problems; the carbon steel
cannot be galvanised as the PTFE will not bond to this type of surface. If the carbon steel is
painted then the plates are inaccessible for repainting after installation and welding.
The use of thinner stainless steel backing plates, or polished stainless steel upper bearing plates
can lead to distortion during installation and pick-up during operation.
MAINEPORT units do not normally require dust seals or lubrication and are maintenance free.
Ordering Information
Specify quantity, standard specification and type / size, optional features and dimensions.

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