Industrial pipelines operating under varying temperature ranges undergo significant thermal expansion and contraction. Without adequate structural support, unguided pipe movements generate high localized stresses and damage coating barriers against support beams.
Design Considerations for Pipe Shoes
Fabricated pipe shoes elevate the pipe above steel structures, allowing axial sliding while preventing lateral displacement. Key design factors include bearing area calculation, clamp versus welded attachment methods, insulation compatibility, and protective coatings such as hot-dip galvanizing.
Bison Oilfield Equipments manufactures pipe shoes according to client drawings, ensuring exact height offsets, load ratings, and weld integrity for plant and field installations.
