Houston Pipe Supports (HPS) is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Product Catalog! Download Link: https://houstonpipesupports.com/catalog-form/ We have made some BIG additions to the catalog to include standard FRP shielding / saddle options for every type of pipe support commonly used in midstream oil and gas. FRP shielding is a popular solution for […]
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Large Order of Clamps & Beams
This was a large order of 36”, 30”, 16”, and 12” supports that shipped today. 20,000 LB’s of total pipe support weight. Custom figure 2101’s with hold down clamps, shim blocks, and baseplate with custom drilled holes to match the customer’s anchor bolt pattern.
Anti-Vibration Hold Down Clamps
A batch of hold-down clamps used where vibration suppression is needed in piping systems. These clamps are furnished with extended bolts. The longer bolts hold tension better in vibrating service.
Adjustable and Stationary Support Pedestals
Pipe support pedestals are usually made to be adjustable, but under certain circumstances a stationary solution may be needed! This is the case if the pedestal needs to be extra compact for if the cost associated with adjustability is not warranted. This photo shows examples of both for our 1001 series with cradle heads.
Packaging and Labeling is Key
Houston pipe supports takes pride is carefully labeling and packaging every order. This is an example of a pallet of small hold down clamps and baseplates. Everything has a label to streamline the field installation process for our customers.
Clamps for FRP Shielded Pipe
Some great looking hold down clamps fabricated to accommodate a custom OD for an FRP shielded pipe support application. When utilizing FRP shielding the FRP is bonded directly to the pipe as opposed to lining the clamp. While this takes more effort in the field there are long term benefits to this sort of configuration. […]
Cotton Duck Pads for Liners and Bearing
A great looking batch of 1/2″ Cotton Duck Pad (CDP) bearing pads. These premium liners that are often used to support heavy duty loads. CDP is also a great material for anti-vibration and can be used to line clamps, baseplates, and shim blocks. Two part epoxy adhesive can be used to provide a robust bond […]
UHMW Pipe Saddles
Here we have some customized UHMW-PE (Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene) Saddles that have been custom milled for NPS 20″ and 8″ piping. Holes have been added that would allow the saddle to be utilized with bolting (or u-bolts). The saddles are black in color for UV-Resistance.
PTFE Hold-Down Clamps with Custom Baseplate
These great looking 20″ Hold-down clamps are finished with a hot dipped galvanized finished and lined with PTFE. These also feature a custom baseplate that matches the bolt holes and avoids the need for attaching the bottom PTFE pad to the support surface in the field. The baseplate can simply be placed on the support […]
Box Type Hold-Down Clamps
These “Box-Type” Hold-down clamps are something you don’t see every day but have a specific purpose. Box clamps provide a vertical hold-down force while also allowing for the pipe to freely rotate and move laterally. Houston Pipe Supports can fabricate custom hold down clamps as well as catalog standard clamps.
Half Round Thermoplastic Rod Strips
Houston Pipe Supports can furnish thermoplastic half round rod in bulk 10 foot lengths. While most people are familiar with using half-round with u-bolts there are other applications for using the strips on I-beams or wide-flange beams to separate the pipe from the steel surface of the beam. Standard widths include 1.5″ and 1″.
Hold Down Clamps with PTFE
Pictures above are various sizes of HPS Series 5000 Extended Bolt Hold Down Clamps. Each Clamp is lined with PTFE and also furnished with a PTFE lined baseplate.
Group of Adjustable Pipe Supports
This is a great looking group of adjustable pipe supports that recently shipped out. Some of the “extra compact” adjustable pedestal bases that HPS offers can be seen in the front row.
Heavy Duty Adjustable Pipe Supports
Houston Pipe Supports ships out an order of customized heavy duty adjustable pipe supports for use in a high loading application. The cradle of the supports are sized to support the OD of a 16″ tee and the OD of a 16″ 600# flange. The base of the support will be welded down directly to […]
2022 Product Catalog Release
Houston Pipe Supports (HPS) is pleased to announce the release of the 2022 Product Catalog! Download Link: https://houstonpipesupports.com/catalog-form/ Standard figures for: Adjustable Base Pedestals, Angle Bases, Adjustable Shim Blocks, Hold Down Clamps, Guide Clamps, Baseplates, Beam Supports, U-Bolts, Sliding Baseplates, Plastic Shim Blocks, FRP Pads, Adjustable Spacers, Half-Round Rods, FRP Saddles, PTFE Pads, Bolted Pipe […]
Custom Pipe Clamps
This order of custom pipe clamps was expedited and shipped directly to the field for painting.
Figure 1022 Adjustable Pipe Supports
Figure 1022 is HPS’s most popular type of adjustable pipe support. It features a threaded rod which enables the support head to move up or down by 2″. The pipe is supported on the head by two half-round rods and u-bolts.
Custom U-Bolt Order
Two full pallets of custom fabricated u-bolts and half-rounds, ready to ship.
Figure 3000 Hold Down Clamps
Pictured here are two 16″ Figure 3000 type hold down clamps and baseplates. Both the clamp and baseplate are lined with FRP.
L-hook Anchor Rods
Houston Pipe Supports is able to supply anchor rods with any order. Pictured here are “L-type” or “L-Hook” anchor rods, which are a popular configuration.
Adjustable Pipe Supports, Ready to Ship!
Its always great to see an order complete and ready to ship. For us its all about saving money for our customers while delivering a high-quality product. This pallet of Figure 1022 (Adjustable pedestal bases) is ready to go.
Houston Pipe Supports Booth
Houston Pipe Supports had a great time at Holloman’s annual golf tournament! Thanks to everyone who made it out to our booth.
Adjustable Cradle Supports
Figure 1025 HPS Adjustable Cradle Supports on either side of a row of expanding gate valves in a metering station.
Figure 1022 Adjustable Support Head
The Figure 1022 adjustable support head is one of the most popular and economic options for supporting pipe. The head features a standard up/down travel adjustment of 2″ and is furnished with polyolefin coated u-bolts and thermoplastic half-round support rods.
Adjustable Spacer Pipe Support Package
An order of high quality Figure 3501 Adjustable Spacer Supports with Hold-Down Clamps and Baseplates, ready to ship out to a customer in West Texas.
Two Orders Out the Door
Two orders of pipe support assemblies are headed out to the field for installation. Houston Pipe Supports prides itself on meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
Small Pipe Clamps
These small pipe clamps will be used in conjunction with shim blocks and baseplates for 2″ and 3″ piping.
42″ and 20″ Pipe Supports
This order of 42″ and 20″ Figure 2001 pipe supports has passed QAQC and is shipping out to West Texas!
Anchor Bolts
Houston Pipe Supports can also supply anchor bolts with pipe support orders.
Figure 1022 Adj Supports
A pallet of HPS Figure 1022 adjustable pedestal supports with rectangular heads shipping out.
42″ Pig Launcher Support
A Figure 2001 Pipe Clamp, Shim Block, and Baseplate assembly supporting a 42″ Pig Launcher in West Texas.
Installation of Adjustable Pipe Supports
This picture features two different types of adjustable pipe supports from Series 1000 being installed. The taller one on the right is Figure 1021, with a rectangular support plate for u-bolts and half-round thermoplastic rods. The one on the left is Figure 1025, with an FRP lined cradle/saddle.
Shim Blocks,Clamp, Support Beam
Shim blocks can be supported on a concrete pedestal, or in this case, a steel support beam.
Adjustable Pipe Supports in Service
Pictured here are HPS Figure #1022 adjustable pipe supports installed in a gas compression and dewpointing facility.
Adjustable Pipe Support Pallet
Another pallet of high quality adjustable pipe supports is labeled and ready to ship. These supports are on their way for service in supporting in a propylene metering station. All the required nuts, washers, and u-bolts (not shown) are also supplied with the adjustable pipe supports.
Hot Shot Pipe Support Order
This order of pipe supports was sent straight to the customer’s jobsite on a fast turnaround “hot shot” order. The large shim blocks and baseplate will be used to support a 42″ pig trap.
Custom Valve Adjustable Support
Here we have an adjustable pedestal support fitted with a custom extra-large valve support head for supporting a 6″ expanding gate valve. Galvanized with FRP liner on the support head.
High Quality Shim Blocks
Quality is a top priority for Houston Pipe Supports. Pictured here is a batch of shim blocks that have passed their QAQC checks and are ready for shipment.
24 Inch Hold Down Clamps
This picture has a good view of the 1/8″ FRP liners that are installed standard in pipe clamps. The FRP is an excellent material for clamp liners as it is very durable and economic.
36 Inch Shim Blocks
These shim blocks are for NPS 36″ and are being shipped out for use in conjunction with a baseplate and a holddown clamp. The shim blocks are lined with a standard 1/8″ FRP liner.
36 Inch Hold Down Clamps
These 36″ Hold Down clamps have been stood up on their pallet to illustrate their large size. These clamps will be used in Series 2000 assemblies (w/ shim blocks and baseplate). Notice the lifting lugs that are provided standard for ease of handling and installation.
U-Bolts and Half Round Rods
Pictured above is an extremely common and cost effective pipe support solution, which Houston Pipe Supports sells under Series 4000. Half-round thermoplastic rods supporting the pipe, which is secured from lateral movement by polyolefin shrink wrap coated u-bolts.
Compact Adjustable Support
Series 1000 adjustable pedestal supports can be configured to be highly compact for supporting pipe in tight spaces.
PTFE Lined Hold Down Clamps
Series 5000 PTFE lined hold down clamps. These clamps are also supplied with the necessary bolts, nuts, and washers.
Pipe Clamps Back from Galv
These clamps are back from the galvanizer and area ready for the final step of fabrication (liner installation).
Angle Base Support
These supports products from Series 1500 are a simple and cost effective way to support small bore piping. They can be supplied in either standard duty (2x2x3/8) or heavy duty (3x3x3/8) configurations.
Adjustable Pedestals
Each of these adjustable pedestals are manufactured to a custom customer specified dimension. To keep track of each piece, a project specific custom part # is assigned to each one.
FEA Analysis of Small Hold Down Clamp
FEA analysis of 2″ hold down clamp. The FEA can be used to estimate the clamp’s stress and deflection while under load.
Types of Adj. Pipe Supports
Featured here is the Product Figure# 1022 and 1025.
Spacer Pipe Supports
Spacer supports are part of Product Series 3500. They are used in conjunction with a baseplate and holddown clamp. The fabrication of this spacer support is nearly complete and is awaiting the installation of its 1/8″ FRP top liner.
FEA Analysis of Large Shim Block
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of 54″ shim block. The colors indicate relative stress. Houston Pipe Supports shim block design is optimized for performance and stability.
Small Pipe Clamps
Varies small pipe clamps labeled and ready to ship from Product Series 3000 and 5000.
Shim Block Sizes
Houston Pipe Supports has standard shim block solutions for pipe sizes 2” to 54”, and can custom engineer shim blocks for larger sizes.
Small Shim Block FEA Analysis
This Finite Element Analysis (FEA) rendering is from a shim block load capacity study to evaluate vertical, lateral, and axial load conditions. The powerful FEA software makes evaluating the complex geometry of the pipe/shim block system possible.
FRP Pipe Saddles
These FRP saddles are attached directly to the pipe using high strength epoxy. The FRP protects the pipe from wear and corrosion at the point of contact with the support. Houston Pipe Supports can supply FRP saddles and the epoxy with any support package.
U-Bolt FEA Analysis
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of a Figure 1021 Adjustable support head under lateral loading. Color intensity indicates regions of high/low stress.
Small Pipe Clamps
Great looking small pipe hold down clamps with FRP liners installed.
FRP Lined Pipe Clamps
These 24″ galvanized steel pipe clamps have their 1/8″ FRP liner installed and are ready to ship.
Many Custom Shim Blocks
A large order of custom shim blocks for 48” piping.
Custom Shim Block
This custom engineered shim block for 48” pipe was sloped 2 degrees and also designed for high loading capabilities. It featured a cotton duck pad liner and was over 2 feet long to provide additional support length for the pipe.
Large Custom Guide Clamps
This picture is from an order of custom of (10) 48″ guide clamps with cotton duck pad (CDP) liners. Each of the guide clamps weighed in at 750 Lbs.
Extended Bolt Hold Down Clamps
These extended bolt hold down clamps are often used in areas where vibration control, compactness, or high temperature capabilities are required. The extended bolts help to keep the clamp tight and avoid loosening. These clamps are awaiting installation of their PTFE liners.
Pipe Clamps (Series 3500)
This order of NPS 24″ / 16″ / 10″ pipe clamps shipped out to a customer in Midland Odessa. They were used in conjunction with adjustable spacers from product Series 3500.
Baseplates with FRP pads
NPS 2″ Galvanized baseplates with FRP pads found in the product Houston Pipe Supports “Series 3000” line.
Custom Welded Pipe Shoes
These custom-made welded pipe shoes were designed for attachment to the bottom of 36″ welded tees with 50 kip vertical loading. Notice the slot on the pipe shoe to miss the weld seam of the tee and the corner weep holes for draining/venting the pipe shoe. The shoes also had a custom sloped contour.
Pipe Support Shim Blocks
A high quality batch of shim blocks with FRP liners. Notice the integral lifting eyes included on the larger sizes.
Pallet of Clamps and Shim Blocks
Hold Down Clamps, Shim Blocks, and Baseplates for a size NPS 10”. Series 2001 is a very popular product series for Houston Pipe Supports.
Pipe Support Load Out
Another pipe support order strapped down and shipped out, on its way to a compressor station in Colorado.
Pallet of Adjustable Pipe Supports
This expedited order of 8” adjustable pipe supports was shipped bare and painted in the field as a way to save a few critical days on the project.
Hold Down Pipe Clamps
Pallets of hold down pipe clamps ready to ship. Some of the larger clamps in the picture were shipped without an FRP liner because the FRP was being applied to the pipe with two 180 degree saddles. Houston pipe supports can furnish 180 degree FRP saddles and wear pads (and the epoxy!) for this type […]
Galvanized Pipe Shoes
Houston Pipe Supports has no problem tackling big pipe support challenges. This order had many 30” and 20” custom bolt-on pipe shoes with PTFE slide plates.
Formed Pipe Clamps
Formed 20” pipe clamps fresh off of the press brake.
Pipe Clamp FEA Analysis
Houston Pipe Supports performs Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in house. This rendering is from a pipe clamp axial and lateral load capacity study.
Adjustable Pipe Supports
An expedited package of galvanized steel adjustable bases and support heads out the door!
Adjustable Pipe Support Heads
A mix of pipe rectangular plate / half-round support heads. These support heads will be paired with an adjustable base pedestal.