Piping Technology & Products, Inc.

and wholly owned subsidiaries:

US Bellows Sweco Fab Pipe Shields
A nchor /Dar ling Ent.

Presents:

Engineered Spring Supports

A Practical, Hands-on Approach

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 PT&P and Subsidiaries
PIPING TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTS, INC.
- Engineered Pipe Supports
- Variable, Constants, Big-tons
- Vibration Control Devices – Snubbers, Sway Struts
- Support Assembly Components – Clamps, misc. Hardware
- Pre-insulated Pipe Supports – Cryogenic/cold & Hot Applications
- Fabricated Pipe Shoes, Guides & Anchors

- Slide Bearing Plates

- Anchor Bolts, Embed Plates

IAS Certified, Member of MSS, SPED, APFA

U.S. Bellows, Inc. SWECO Fab, Inc. Pipe Shields, Inc. Fronek A/D Ent., Inc.

 Metallic Expansion Joints
 Thin-Wall and Thick-Wall
 Rectangular Expansion Joints
 Fabric Expansion Joints
 Slip-Type Expansion Joints
 Pressure Vessels
 Pig Launchers/Receivers
 Spectacle/Line Blinds
 Instrument Supports
 ASME/Misc. Fabrication
Insulated Pipe Supports
 Commercial & Light Industrial
 Heavy Industrial – Base
Mounted Types, Anchors
 Pipe Riser Clamps
 Hydraulic Snubbers
- Short & Adjustable Strut
 Mechanical Snubbers
 dynA/Damp Compensating
Strut

Member of EJMA ASME U-Stamp & R-Stamp ISO 9001-2000 Certified ASME Nuclear Certified
 Spring Hanger Design
 Basic Steps in Design

Check
clearances

Select
hanger
type
Calculate
thermal
movement
of piping
Calculate at each
hanger hanger
loads due location
Determine to piping
hanger weight
locations
1 2 3 4
5
Terms to Know
Variable Spring: difference in load / small movements
• Cold Load: spring setting at start of cycle
• Hot Load: spring setting at end of cycle
• Movement: distance between hot and cold load

Constant Spring: same load / large movements

• Design Load: spring setting at all points
• Actual Travel: calculated pipe movement
• Total Travel: maximum movement available

Variable and Constants

•Travel Stop: spring locking device
•Size: how much load / weight spring will carry
•Model: number of coils and sequence
•Type: how spring attaches to structure
Variables vs. Constants

1.) Relatively small thermal deflections, 1.1.) Large thermal movements, with
usually less than or equal to 2" are standard designs up to 14" and custom
anticipated designs 36" or greater

2.) A difference in the supported load 2.2.) No difference in the supported load
from the installed to the operating from the installed to the operating
condition is acceptable condition
Variable Spring
New Condition (when delivered)

Upper Attachment

Upper Travel Stop

Lower Travel Stop Name Plate

Load Column

PTP 2-100 B-Type Variable

Constant Spring
New Condition (when delivered) Upper Attachment

Name Plate
Indicator Slot
Travel Stop

Turnbuckle

Load Adjustment
Scale

PTP 100 B-Type Size 60 Constant

 Variable Spring
Installation Guidelines

1. Secure to base

Adjustable Load Column 2. Set installation

height

Load Indicator 3. Complete testing

4. Remove lower
Overall travel stop
Installation
Height
5. Set to cold load

6. Remove upper
travel stop
Variable Spring
Installation Guidelines (vary depending on type)

Types: A, B, C and G
Types: D and E
Adjustable by
Hex Nuts

Fixed Load
Column

Rod Extends
Through Spring

1.) Rod Attachment

2.) Engagement
Verification
Adjustable
Load Column
Variable Spring
Things to Review

1. What is the condition of both

attachments?

2. Is the spring over-loaded or

under-loaded?

3. Is the spring at correct load

set point?

4. Any interference during

operation?

5. Any visible damage?

 Variable Spring
Design Features: Spring Configurations

Total Deflection = 4∙Y

Total Deflection = 3∙Y

Total Deflection = 2∙Y

Total Deflection = Y

Total Deflection = ½∙Y

Variable Spring
Spring Sizing

Spring Supports Load and Travel Table

Spring Supports Load & Travel Table
Variable Spring
Spring Sizing

Given the following design parameters:

A.) Operating Load: 3000
B.) Installed Load: 3300
C.) Movement: ½"

Step 1: Determine a theoretical spring rate

∆ Load / Movement 3300-3000 600
½"
Step 2: Review Load and Travel Table Chart
Variable Spring
Spring Sizing

Step 3: Review Load and Travel Table Chart

Step 4: Check Variability Factor

VARIABILITY = (Spring rate ∙ movement ) /Operating Load
VARIABILITY = (600 ∙ ½") / 3000 0.1 equal to 10% ≤ 25%

Final Answer: PTP-2-130

 Variable Spring
Spring Loading/Assembly
Compress Spring Compress Spring
Check Hot & Cold Loads to Cold Load to Hot Load

Compress Spring to Cold Load Remove Spring & Move to Measure and Adjust Load
& Place in Travel Stops Table Using Hoist Flange Height if Necessary

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 Variable Spring
Standard Features

Standard Features
Load Flange

Load Tag: Both Hot (red)

and Cold (white) Load
Indicators

Installation Instructions

Travel Stops (loaded to your

pre-defined cold load)

Hot-Dipped Galvanized
B-Type Variable Springs
Adjustable Load Column
(F-Can)
F-Type Variables
Max. Hydro-Test =
2x Operating Load
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 Variable Spring
Special Features

Special Features

Lifting Lugs

Upper & Lower Limit Stops

Collars

Extended Load Column Special Paint Special Paint

Guided Load Columns

Extended Load Columns

Chained Travel Stops

Jacking Bolts

Slide Plates Chained Travel Stops Slide Plates

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Constant Spring
Installation Guidelines

1. Secure to stationary
attachment

2. Set installation
height

3. Complete testing

4. Set to cold position

5. Remove travel stop

Constant Spring
Installation Guidelines (vary depending on type)

Types: F and U
Hanger Style

Travel
Stop Pin
Travel
Stop Rod
Adjustable
Turnbuckle

1.) Rod Attachment

2.) Engagement
Verification

Travel
Stop Rods
Constant Spring
Things to Review
1.What is the condition of both attachments?
2.Is the spring within the total travel range?
3.Is the spring at correct travel position?
4.Any interference during operation?
5.Any visible damage?
Constant Spring
Spring Sizing

Given the Following Design Parameters:

a.) Operating Load: 3000 lb.
b.) Actual Travel: 4 ⅜" up

Step 1: Determine Total Travel:

a.) When Actual Travel is < 5"

Total Travel = Actual Travel + 1" Rounded up to nearest ½"

Example: Total Travel = 4 ⅜" + 1" = 5 ⅜" 5 ½"

b.) When Actual Travel is ≥ 5"

Total Travel = Actual Travel + 20% Rounded up to nearest ½"

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Constant Spring
Spring Sizing

Step 2: Review Load and Travel Table Chart

Final Answer: Size 41

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Constant Spring

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 Constant Spring

Travel Stop Removal

Midpoint of Travel
Load Adjustment

Tagging

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Constant Spring
Standard Features

• Load Flange

• Load Tag: Both Hot (red) and

Cold (white) Movement

• Installation Instructions

• Travel Stops

• Hot-Dipped Galvanized

• Adjustable Load Column

(F-Can)

• Pre-Loaded

• +/- 10% Load Adjustment

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Constant Spring
Attachments Travel Stops

“Big Ton” Coating & Mobility

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Spring Adjustments
Check Load or Position Settings: Correct if Necessary

Required
Cold Position

Actual Load
Position

Constant Load Adjustment: Variable Spring Adjust to

Minimum 10% Available Load Setting Points
Inspection Check List

• Visually inspect each Constant hanger:

– Search for signs of visual cracks, fractures,
and corrosion of the spring casing and the
following:
• (1) beam attachment
• (2) pin
• (3) constant hanger attachment
• (4) pipe clamp attachment
• (5) weldless eye nut
• (6) threaded rod
• (9) spring coil
• (10) Check to see if Travel Stops are
removed
– Check (7) turnbuckle (if present), lock nuts
(8) and other threaded items to ensure they Before and After Picture of
are secured and fastened Constant Load Support that
Was Resized
– Compare the position of the (10) coil with
the hot/cold load indicator and operating
range of the spring
– Check the mobility of the (11) load column
Re-calibration Criteria

Re-calibration:
• Spring hanger missing a name plate
• Operating load range > 15,000 lb.
• Spring is in good operating condition
• Cost of field time & equipment required is less
than the cost of new spring hanger
Maintenance

Regulation Criteria
• If within total travel range
• The hanger can be adjusted to the hot/operating
load position
• Consider the position of rod (swing angle also)
• Consider adjustment of load (+/- 10%)
On-Site Survey & Inspection – Constant Spring

Replacement Criteria:
• Signs of excessive corrosion or fatigue
• Rust damage of entire unit
• Modifications to operating conditions
• Consider condition of components (cam
mechanisms, bearings, etc.)
Maintenance - Replace
Field Examples
Shutdown/Isolation Procedures

• Lines/equipment must have a temporary support while

repairs are made
• Re-install travel stops when the line is taken out of
operation (shutdown) to prevent line/equipment
movement and possible readjustment of the springs
• If re-calibration is recommended and name plate is
missing, the variable spring should be stenciled at the
proper installed and operating positions or provide these
loads
• Remove spring hanger assembly
Spring Analysis Example
Original Design
•Horizontal Constants
•5,750 lb. Load
•8-1/2” Total Travel
•B-Type
Spring Analysis Example

Stress Analysis Results:

•Total load = 28,143
•Load per spring = approx. 14,000
•Original Springs = max capacity = 6,325 (5,750 + 10%)
Spring Analysis Example
Recommendation
Left: Revised overall assembly

Below: Revised constant detail

Value-Added Services
 Engineering & Design Department

• Piping, pipe support and

structural design
• 3D modeling technology
• Pipe Stress Analysis
•ANSYS
• Finite Element Analysis
•Special stress/thermal problems
•Pro/E for 3-D Part Design
•ANSYS for Mesh Generation
+ Analysis + Results Analysis
• Field Testing
 Value-Added Services
 Field Services & Emergency Services

• On-site installation guidance

• On-site inspection/maintenance of pipe
supports
• On-site snubber inspection
• A system of stock standard Items
• “On-call” engineering team
• Available 24x7
PT&P’s “On-call” engineering team guarantees a response time of 30 minutes
Value-Added Services
24x7 Emergency Service for a 48" Expansion Joint

Friday, 5:30pm Sunday

Saturday
Value-Added Services
Product Testing

Cold Shoe Testing Constant Testing

Spring Load
Testing

Marinite Slide
Plate Testing
Anchor Shoe Testing
 Value-Added Services
Inventory & Stocking Capabilities

At Piping Technology & Products, we stock:

• > 30,000 spring coils
• > 1 million Lb. of standard items
• Full year supply of beam, angle, plates, rods…etc.
 Value-Added Services
Technical Literature Online “Over 450 Project
Examples”

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Pressure Balanced FEA: Plate

Expansion Joints Thickness and Pipe
Stress

Fatigue Testing Inspection and

Maintenance of
Supports
 Thank You for Attending…

Engineered Spring Supports

(Practical, Hands-on Approach)

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