Engineered Spring Supports
Engineered Spring Supports
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U.S. Bellows, Inc. SWECO Fab, Inc. Pipe Shields, Inc. Fronek A/D Ent., Inc.
Metallic Expansion Joints Pressure Vessels Insulated Pipe Supports Hydraulic Snubbers
Thin-Wall and Thick-Wall Pig Launchers/Receivers Commercial & Light Industrial - Short & Adjustable Strut
Rectangular Expansion Joints Spectacle/Line Blinds Heavy Industrial – Base Mechanical Snubbers
Fabric Expansion Joints Instrument Supports Mounted Types, Anchors dynA/Damp Compensating
Slip-Type Expansion Joints ASME/Misc. Fabrication Pipe Riser Clamps Strut
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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
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
Load Column
Name Plate
Indicator Slot
Travel Stop
Turnbuckle
Load Adjustment
Scale
1. Secure to base
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
Total Deflection = Y
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
Installation Instructions
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
Collars
Jacking Bolts
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Constant Spring
Installation Guidelines
1. Secure to stationary
attachment
2. Set installation
height
3. Complete testing
Types: F and U
Hanger Style
Travel
Stop Pin
Travel
Stop Rod
Adjustable
Turnbuckle
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
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Constant Spring
Spring Sizing
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Constant Spring
Midpoint of Travel
Load Adjustment
Tagging
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Constant Spring
Standard Features
• Load Flange
• Installation Instructions
• Travel Stops
• Hot-Dipped Galvanized
• Pre-Loaded
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Constant Spring
Attachments Travel Stops
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Spring Adjustments
Check Load or Position Settings: Correct if Necessary
Required
Cold Position
Actual Load
Position
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
Saturday
Value-Added Services
Product Testing
Marinite Slide
Plate Testing
Anchor Shoe Testing
Value-Added Services
Inventory & Stocking Capabilities
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