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 Pipework Technology
Cold / Cryogenic Insulated Pipe Spooling
Acoustic Insulated Lined / Coated Pipe Systems
Hot Insulated Manifolds and Headers
Fabricated Supports Weld Overlay
Spring Supports Heating / Cooling Coils
PTFE Sliders Strainers

Bulk Piping Material Modular Plant Technology

Thermal Insulation Pre-assembled Units (PAU)
Insulation Cladding, Mastics, Pre-assembled Racks (PAR)
Sealants and Adhesives Ducting and Bellows Assemblies
Flanges, Blinds and Spacers Secondary Steelwork
Butt-Weld, Fabricated and Forged Fittings Chutes and Hoppers
Anchor Bolts and Fasteners Tanks
Gaskets and Bolting

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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Contents
Page
Introduction 3

Section 1 Fully Insulated Pipe Supports 4

SIPStm Pipe Supports

Hangers
Sliders
Guides
Guides (heavy duty)
Line Stops
Anchors

Section 2 Cold Break Pipe Supports 24

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

Section 3 PTFE Slider Plate Assemblies 37

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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: -196°C to +135°C.

2. Cold Break Pipe Supports;

- developed for piping in intermittent service incorporating

‘UNITHERM 1000’ glass reinforced phenolic laminate.
Service range: -196°C to 200°C.

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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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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/m³ to 500kg/m³.

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

160 225 320

Thermal conductivity @ 25°C 0.030 0.036 0.049
@ -60°C 0.026 0.032 0.046
@ -160°C 0.020 0.024 0.035
Water absorption % 6.1 5.2 3.2
Flexural strength @ 25°C 2.9 4.9 7.8
Flexural modulus @ 25°C 75 129 227
Compressive @ 25°C 2.3 4.1 8.4
@ -60°C 3.68 6.29 12.79
@ -196°C 4.54 10.13 16.91
Flammability UL-94 V-O V-O V-O
Thermal Operating -196°C to + 120°C
Ozone depletion 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 Lloyd’s 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 60º 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/m³ 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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SIPS  PIPE SUPPORTS

Low Density t max

Line Insulation 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

Pipe C/L 2" to 8"NB

BOP 0.5" to 1.5"NB

H2
High Density
Segment H1 H2

TOS B H1
Min. steel width
up to 3" 50mm A Bottom Plate
4" to 8" 75mm 10"NB and above
10"& above 100mm
'A' Range 'B' Range 'C' Range
Pipe dia " Pipe OD Max Load kg H1 H2 tmax Width A Height B H1 H2 tmax Width A Height B H1 H2 tmax Width A Height B
0.5 21 74 75 86 50 95 106 70 110 121 105
0.75 27 95 75 89 50 100 114 75 115 129 105
1 33 117 75 92 50 105 122 80 120 137 105
1.50 48 170 80 104 55 110 134 85 130 154 120
2 60 212 85 115 60 115 145 90 135 165 120
3 89 315 85 130 60 120 165 95 140 185 135
4 114 604 90 147 65 125 182 100 150 207 140
6 168 891 95 179 70 130 214 105 160 244 155
8 219 1161 95 205 70 135 245 110 165 275 165
10 273 2855 110 247 75 212 45 150 287 115 252 50 180 317 150 287 50
12 324 3200 110 272 75 237 45 150 312 120 282 46 180 342 150 312 50
14 356 3416 110 288 75 253 45 150 328 120 298 46 180 358 150 328 50
16 407 3760 110 314 75 279 45 150 354 125 329 42 180 384 150 354 50
18 457 4097 110 339 75 304 45 150 379 125 354 42 190 419 185 414 30
20 508 4509 110 364 80 334 41 150 404 125 379 42 190 444 185 439 30
24 610 5198 110 415 80 385 41 155 460 130 435 42 190 495 185 490 30
30 762 6291 110 491 85 466 36 175 556 150 531 45 225 606 225 606 30
32 813 6635 110 517 85 492 36 175 582 150 557 45 225 632 225 632 30
36 914 7317 110 567 85 542 36 175 632 150 607 45 225 682 225 682 30

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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 - Insulation thickness
- Vertical load - Axial and lateral loads
- Rotational forces and movements - Operating temperature
- Outside ambient temperatures - 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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Hanger Type

TABLE 1
SAFE WORKING BOLT EYE LAGGING O/D
PIPE SIZE
LOAD (kN) DIAM ROD MIN
MAX
15 2.2 M10 10 75
425
20 2.7 M10 10 80
430
25 3.4 M12 10 86
436
40 4.9 M12 12 101
451
50 6.2 M16 16 114
464
80 9.2 M16 16 142
492
100 11.8 M20 20 168
518
150 17.4 M24 20 220
570
200 22.6 M24 22 272
622
250 29.9 M30 22 326
676
300 35.4 M30 30 377
727
350 38.9 M30 30 408
758
400 44.5 M36 36 460
810
450 44.5 M36 36 510
860
500 50.0 M40 36 560
910
600 50.0 M40 36 662
1012

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Cold Support Sliders

DIMENSIONS TABLE 2
LAGGING
75
265 270
370 375
400 425
500 500
750 775
850 850
1100
O/DIA
SUPPORT
CSS-1 CSS-2 CSS-3
TYPE
A
B 300 300 340 340 340 440 440
H A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56
L 260 260 300 300 300 400 400
S 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
W 100 150 150 250 300 400 450

X1 - - - - 380 500 600

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Cold Support Sliders

COLD SUPPORTS SLIDERS TABLE 3

TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A) incl. st.st.
jacket 1.6 mm
SAFE
COLD INSULATION THICKNESS
PIPE PIPE WORKIN
SIZE O/DIA G LOADS
25 40 50 80 100 130 150 180 200
(kN)
15 21.36 2.2 75 105 125 185 225 285 325 385 425
20 26.67 2.7 80 110 130 190 230 290 330 390 430
25 33.40 3.4 86 116 136 196 236 296 336 396 436
40 48.26 4.9 101 131 151 211 251 311 351 411 451
50 60.33 6.2 114 144 164 224 264 324 364 424 464
80 88.90 9.2 142 172 192 252 292 352 392 452 492
100 114.30 11.8 168 198 218 278 318 378 418 478 518
150 168.28 17.4 220 250 270 330 370 430 470 530 570
200 219.08 22.6 272 302 322 382 422 482 522 582 622
250 273.05 50.0 326 356 376 436 476 536 576 636 676
300 323.85 59.3 377 407 427 487 527 587 627 687 727
350 355.6 65.1 408 438 458 518 558 618 658 718 758
400 406.4 74.4 460 490 510 570 610 670 710 770 810
450 457.2 83.7 510 540 560 620 660 720 760 820 860
500 508.0 85.2 560 590 610 670 710 770 810 870 910
600 609.6 101.8 662 692 712 772 812 872 912 972 1012

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Cold Support Guides

-Support can be supplied with guide angles

DIMENSIONS TABLE 4
LAGGING
75
100 100
265 270
370 375
400 425
500 500
750 775
850 850
1100
O/DIA
SUPPORT
CSG-1 CSG-2
TYPE
A
B 340 340 340 340 440 440 440 440
H A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56
L 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400
S 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
W 100 100 150 200 250 300 400 450

X1 - 140 - - - 450 500 600

Y 150 150 250 300 360 415 500 570

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COLD SUPPORTS GUIDES TABLE 5

TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A) (incl. st.st. jacket 1.6 mm)
SAFE WORKING
PIPE PIPE
LOADS (kN)
COLD INSULATION THICKNESS
SIZE O/DIA
VERT HOR 25 40 50 80 100 130 150 180 200
15 21.36 2.2 2.2 75 105 125 185 225 285 325 385 425
20 26.67 2.7 2.4 80 110 130 190 230 290 330 390 430
25 33.40 3.4 2.4 86 116 136 196 236 296 336 396 436
40 48.26 4.9 2.4 101 131 151 211 251 311 351 411 451
50 60.33 6.2 5.5 114 144 164 224 264 324 364 424 464
80 88.90 9.2 5.5 142 172 192 252 292 352 392 452 492
100 114.30 11.8 5.5 168 198 218 278 318 378 418 478 518
150 168.28 17.4 8.9 220 250 270 330 370 430 470 530 570
200 219.08 22.6 8.9 272 302 322 382 422 482 522 582 622
250 273.05 50.0 9.9 326 356 376 436 476 536 576 636 676
300 323.85 59.3 23.7 377 407 427 487 527 587 627 687 727
350 355.6 65.1 25.9 408 438 458 518 558 618 658 718 758
400 406.4 74.4 29.7 460 490 510 570 610 670 710 770 810
450 457.2 83.7 29.7 510 540 560 620 660 720 760 820 860
500 508.0 85.2 30.3 560 590 610 670 710 770 810 870 910
600 609.6 101.8 35.2 662 692 712 772 812 872 912 972 1012

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Cold Support Guides (FRAME)

TYPE CSG-4 -Support Can be supplied with

structural restraints

DIMENSIONS (TYPE CSG – 3 and CSG – 4) TABLE 6

LAGGING
75
100 100
265 270
370 375
400 405
500 505
750 775
850 850
1100
O/DIA
SUPPORT TYPE CSG-3 CSG-4
A
B 340 340 340 340 440 440 440 440
H A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56
L 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400
S 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
W 100 100 150 200 250 300 400 450

P x t PL 260x3 PL 260x3 PL 300x3 PL 300x3 PL 400x3 PL 400x3 PL 400x3 PL 400x3 PL

V A + 56 A + 56 A + 56 A + 56 A + 62 A + 62 A + 62 A + 76
Ht H + 50 H + 50 H + 75 H + 75 H + 75 H + 75 H + 75 H + 75
X1 - 140 - - - 450 500 600
Y 150 150 250 300 360 415 500 570
RSC
FRAME RSA RSC RSC RSC 152 x 89 152 X 127 RSJ
MEMBER 65 X 50 76 X 51 127 X 64 152 X 76 or
127 x 114J

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COLD SUPPORTS GUIDES (heavy duty) TABLE 7

TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A) (incl. jacket)
SAFE WORKING
PIPE PIPE
LOADS (kN)
COLD INSULATION THICKNESS
SIZE O/DIA
VERT HOR 25 40 50 80 100 130 150 180 200
15 21.36 2.2 2.2 75 105 125 185 225 285 325 385 425
20 26.67 2.7 2.7 80 110 130 190 230 290 330 390 430
25 33.40 3.4 3.4 86 116 136 196 236 296 336 396 436
40 48.26 4.9 4.9 101 131 151 211 251 311 351 411 451
50 60.33 6.2 6.2 114 144 164 224 264 324 364 424 464
80 88.90 9.2 9.2 142 172 192 252 292 352 392 452 492
100 114.30 11.8 11.8 168 198 218 278 318 378 418 478 518
150 168.28 17.4 17.4 220 250 270 330 370 430 470 530 570
200 219.08 22.6 22.6 272 302 322 382 422 482 522 582 622
250 273.05 50.0 50.0 326 356 376 436 476 536 576 636 676
300 323.85 59.3 29.3 377 407 427 487 527 587 627 687 727
350 355.6 65.1 63.7 408 438 458 518 558 618 658 718 758
400 406.4 74.4 63.7 460 490 510 570 610 670 710 770 810
450 457.2 83.7 56.8 510 540 560 620 660 720 760 820 860
500 508.0 85.2 56.8 560 590 610 670 710 770 810 870 910
600 609.6 101.8 56.8 662 692 712 772 812 872 912 972 1012

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Cold Shoes – Line Stop

- Support Supplied with Line Stops

- To order please specify width of supporting steel
DIMENSIONS TABLE 8
LAGGING
164
265 270
370 375
400 425
500 500
750 775
850 850
1100
O/DIA
SUPPORT
CSLS-1 CSLS-2
TYPE
A
B 350 350 350 400 400 450 450
H A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56
L 300 300 300 350 350 400 400
S 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
W 100 150 200 250 300 400 450

X1 140 - - - 450 500 600

Y 150 250 300 360 415 500 570
STOP 76 x 38 102 x 51 127 x 64 76 x 76 102 x 102 102 x 102 102 x 102
SECTION RSC RSC RSC RSJ RSJ RSJ RSJ

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COLD SHOES – LINE STOP TABLE 9

TABLE FOR LAGGING OUTSIDE DIAMS (A) (incl. st.st. jacket 1.6mm)
SAFE WORKING
PIPE PIPE
LOADS (kN)
COLD INSULATION THICKNESS
SIZE O/DIA
VERT AXIAL 25 40 50 80 100 130 150 180 200
15 21.36 75 105 125 185 225 285 325 385 425
20 26.67 80 110 130 190 230 290 330 390 430
25 33.40 3.4 2.6 86 116 136 196 236 296 336 396 436
40 48.26 4.9 5.9 101 131 151 211 251 311 351 411 451
50 60.33 6.2 7.0 114 144 164 224 264 324 364 424 464
80 88.90 9.2 9.6 142 172 192 252 292 352 392 452 492
100 114.30 11.8 12.1 168 198 218 278 318 378 418 478 518
150 168.28 17.4 23.5 220 250 270 330 370 430 470 530 570
200 219.08 22.6 30.0 272 302 322 382 422 482 522 582 622
250 273.05 50.0 36.7 326 356 376 436 476 536 576 636 676
300 323.85 59.3 43.0 377 407 427 487 527 587 627 687 727
350 355.6 65.1 47.0 408 438 458 518 558 618 658 718 758
400 406.4 74.4 53.4 460 490 510 570 610 670 710 770 810
450 457.2 83.7 59.8 510 540 560 620 660 720 760 820 860
500 508.0 85.2 66.2 560 590 610 670 710 770 810 870 910
600 609.6 101.8 78.9 662 692 712 772 812 872 912 972 1012

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Cold Shoes – Anchor

DIMENSIONS TABLE 10
LAGGING
164
265 270
370 375
400 425
500 500
750 775
850 850
1100
O/DIA
SUPPORT
CSAS-1 CSAS-2
TYPE
A
B 350 350 350 400 400 450 450
H A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+53 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56 A/2+56
L 300 300 300 350 350 400 400
S 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
W 100 150 200 250 300 400 450
W
X1 140 - - - 450 500 600
Y 150 250 300 360 415 500 570

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COLD SHOE – ANCHOR TABLE 11

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

SAFE WORKING LOADS (kN) COLD INSULATION THICKNESS

PIPE PIPE
SIZE O/DIA
VERT AXIAL LATERAL 25 40 50 80 100 130 150 180 200
15 21.36 75 105 125 185 225 285 325 385 425
20 26.67 80 110 130 190 230 290 330 390 430
25 33.40 3.4 2.6 2.4 86 116 136 196 236 296 336 396 436
40 48.26 4.9 5.9 2.4 101 131 151 211 251 311 351 411 451
50 60.33 6.2 7.0 5.5 114 144 164 224 264 324 364 424 464
80 88.90 9.2 9.6 5.5 142 172 192 252 292 352 392 452 492
100 114.30 11.8 12.1 5.5 168 198 218 278 318 378 418 478 518
150 168.28 17.4 23.5 8.9 220 250 270 330 370 430 470 530 570
200 219.08 22.6 30.0 8.9 272 302 322 382 422 482 522 582 622
250 273.05 50.0 36.7 20.0 326 356 376 436 476 536 576 636 676
300 323.85 59.3 43.0 23.7 377 407 427 487 527 587 627 687 727
350 355.6 65.1 47.0 25.9 408 438 458 518 558 618 658 718 758
400 406.4 74.4 53.4 29.7 460 490 510 570 610 670 710 770 810
450 457.2 83.7 59.8 29.8 510 540 560 620 660 720 760 820 860
500 508.0 85.2 66.2 30.3 560 590 610 670 710 770 810 870 910
600 609.6 101.8 78.9 35.2 662 692 712 772 812 872 912 972 1012

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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 120 120 120 150 150 150 150
BLOCK
R 52 52 47 47 47 72 72
U 50 50 50 50 50 50 50

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Typical Assembly of PU Cradle

Metal Sheet Vapour Seal

TABLE 14
TOTAL
PREFORMED / PU
INSUL.
Bearing PL FOAM
THICKNESS
30 30
Metal jacket (st. st.) 40 40
protection sheild
50 50
60 30/30
Vapour
70 30/40
80 40/44
90 50/44
1. Layers shall be bonded together 100 50/50
2. The longitudinal joints between top and bottom PU foam cradles 110 50/60
shall have a gap to allow for tightening of bearing plate bolts. 120 30/40
TABLE 13 130 30/50/50
PRE-FORMED PU FOAM DENSITY 140 40/50/50
SLIDES GUIDES ANCHORS 150 50/50/50
LINE CRADLES CRADLES CRADLES 160 50/60/50
SIZE 170 50/70/50
LOWER UPPER LOWER UPPER LOWER UPPER
15
200 160 160 224 224 224 224 180 50/80/50
250
600 224 160 320 224 320 224 190 50/90/50
Available PU Foam Density; 160, 224 & 320 kg/m³ 200 50/100/50

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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 MAINEPORT’s 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.

TYPE PAGE No.

Pipe Guides & Clamps (Size 15-200NB) IGC 26
Moulded Pipe Shoe MS 27
Base Supports IB 28
Pipe Clamps (Hangers) IC 29
Pipe Support Trunnions IT 30
Clamped Pipe Shoes 40-200NB KS 31
Clamped Pipe Shoes 250-600NB KS 32
Pipe Anchors 40-200NB KA 33
Pipe Anchors 250-600NB KA 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 Cost Effective standardized unit
High load bearing properties Acoustic damping properties
Lightweight Range of insulation materials
Water and dirt resistant Maintenance free operation
Full fire protection Compatible with all other MAINEPORT products
Effective over a wide temperature range
Low smoke generation
Low toxicity

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Standard Features
Compatibility: Designs are compatible with most ranges of standard pipe support
systems, and all other products in the MAINEPORT range.
Materials: Components are manufactured from BS4360 Grade 43EE or
equivalent, bolts to ASTM A320/320M L7 and nuts to ASTM A194
Grade 4.
Insulation: ‘UNITHERM 1000’ phenolic/glass laminate.
Specification: All components conform to British Standards where applicable.
Quality: 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.
Threads: All threads are ISO metric.
Installation: Units may be clamped, welded or banded to pipe line.
Safety: All units are designed with an adequate safety factor in accordance
with recognised international standards.

Optional Features
Materials: Components manufactured from other materials are available to suit
operating conditions.
Insulation Material: Densified wood laminates, cellular glass and polyurethane foam are
also available.
Quality Assurance: Full documentation covering material traceability and original
certification is available on request.
Finish: Alternative surface preparations and finishes are available on
request to suit customers own specifications and aggressive service
environments.
Ancillary Equipmeny: Beam attachments, hanger rods, spring supports and PTFE slider
units are available. (See Section 3 - PTFE Slider Units).
Special Supports: MAINEPORT design and manufacture supports for special
applications where standard units are not suitable.
Acoustic Damping: Anti-vibration pads can be readily bonded to the units if required.

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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 1960’s 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 4°K, 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 today’s 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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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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Insulated Guides & Clamps

Type IGC

A MAX
G DIA COMPRESSIVE
N.B. B C D LOAD
HOLE
mm KN@-100
15 30 54 86 10 11
20 30 60 92 10 14
25 30 68 100 10 17
32 40 80 116 12 29
40 40 90 126 12 34
50 40 102 138 14 34
80 40 130 166 14 34
100 50 150 198 14 34
150 50 217 265 18 34
20 50 268 316 18 34
NOTE: 1) Compressive Load Safety Factor of 7

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Moulded Pipe Shoe

Type MS

A B STRAP MAX
BOLT COMPRESSIVE
N.B. BASE PLT C WIDTH & LOAD (SINGLE)
DIA
mm WIDTH THICK kN@-100°C
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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Insulated Base Plate / Attachment

Type IB

A SQ B T BOLT
PLATE PCD THICK DIA
320 250 10 14
350 280 12 14
405 335 12 14
460 390 12 18
505 425 16 18
560 470 16 18
590 540 16 18
645 555 16 22
705 615 20 22
795 705 20 22
935 845 20 22

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Pipe Clamp
Type IC

PIPE PIPE INS’N

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 Support Trunnion

Type IT 40-500

A MAX SAFE WORKING LOADS

T B C G F WEIGHT
N.B (kN)
Thick SQ CTRS DIA FILLET Kg
Mm COMPR. (LATERAL)

80 12 150 100 8 6 5
100 12 200 140 8 6 9
150 12 250 190 10 60 14.4
200 12 300 240 12 6 21
139 42
250 15 350 290 12 8 28.5
350 15 450 370 16 8 47.5
450 15 550 470 16 8 71.5
500 15 600 520 16 8 85.3

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Clamped Pipe Shoe 40-200 NB

Type KS

PIPE PIPE INS’N WEB WEIGHT MAX SAFE

N.B. THICK HEIGHT Kg WORKING LOADS (kN)
mm max (L=300) Compr. Axial

110 100 9.2

40
160 150 10.3
110 100 9.4
50 58
160 150 10.5
110 100 9.6
80
160 150 10.7
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110 99 10.9
100
160 149 12.0
110 95 14.0
150 77
160 145 15.1
110 95 15.1
200
160 145 16.1
NOTES:
1) All welds 6mm CFW.
2) Specify shoe length.
3) Advise fixing bolt dia/centres if required.

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Clamped Pipe Shoe 250-600 NB

Type KS

SAFE
PIPE PIPE INS’N SHOE WEB WEIGHT WORKING LOAD (kN)
N.B. THICK WIDTH HEIGHT Kg
mm MAX W Y (L=300)
Compr Axial
110 93 25.0
250 150
160 143 27.4
110 93 26.4 280
300 150
160 143 28.8
110 93 36.3
350 200
160 143 39.1
110 93 41.9 357
400 250 42
160 143 44.7
110 90 48.8
450 250
160 140 52.0
110 90 51.8
500 250
160 140 55.0
450
110 90 68.2
600 250
160 140 71.4
NOTES:
1) All welds 6mm CFW.
2) Specify shoe length.
3) Advise fixing bolt dia/centres if required.

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Pipe Anchor 40-200 NB

Type KA

PIPE MAX MAX

PIPE WEB WRAPPER WEIGHT
INS’N RADIUS COMPRESSIVE AXIAL
N.B. HEIGHT PLATE Kg
THICK R LOAD (L=450) LOAD
mm Y WIDTH (L=450) kN@-100°C
MAX kN@-100°C
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
245 40
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
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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Pipe Anchor 250-600 NB

Type KA

MAX MAX
PIPE
PIPE WEB WRAPPER WEIGHT COMPRESSIVE AXIAL
INS’N WIDTH RADIUS
N.B. HEIGHT PLATE WIDTH LOAD (L=450) LOAD
THICK W R
MM Y WIDTH (L=450) kN@-100°C kN@-
MAX
100°C
110 95 26.6
250 150 137 290 245 40
160 145 30.0
110 95 28.3
300 150 162 340
160 145 31.7
110 95 32.5 440
350 200 178 380
160 145 37.6
110 95 35.3
400 200 204 430
160 145 39.2
63
110 95 41.1
450 250 230 480
160 145 45.5
110 95 43.1 470
500 250 255 540
160 145 47.5
110 95 46.7
600 250 306 650
160 145 51.5
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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UNITHERM 1000®
High Density Thermal Insulation Support Block

Technical Data
Thermal conductivity @ +200°C mean 0.227 W/m°C
@ +100°C mean 0.209 W/m°C
@ -50°C mean 0.155 W/m°C
@ -100°C mean 0.138 W/m°C

Specific gravity 1.0 (density 1000kg/m3)

Water absorbtion BS 2782 pt 4 0.9%Max

Flexural strength @ 20°C BS 2782 pt 10 85 MPa Min

Flexural strength @ -150°C BS 2782 pt 10 97 MPa Min
Flexural modulus @ 20°C BS 2782 pt 10 5.1 GPa Min
Flexural modulus @ -150°C BS 2782 pt 10 5.4 GPa Min

Compressive strength @ 200°C BS 2782 pt 3 58 MPa Min

@ 100°C BS 2782 pt 3 106 MPa Min
@ 23°C BS 2782 pt 3 158 MPa Min
@ -50°C BS 2782 pt 3 195 MPa Min
@ -100°C BS 2782 pt 3 232 MPa Min
@ -150°C BS 2782 pt 3 >240 MPa Min
Shear strength @ 20°C BS 2782 pt 3 40 MPa Min
Charpy impact strength @ 20°C BS 2782 pt 3 16 kJ/m2 Min
Tensile strength @ 20°C BS 2782 pt 10 60 MPa Min

Elec. insulation resistance BS 2782 pt 2 10³M ohms Min

Flammability UL 94 V-O self extinguishing time.

Surface spread of flame BS 476 pt 7 Class 1 with 0 flame spread.
Ignitability BS 476 pt 5 Designation P, not ignitable.
Smoke generation BS 5111 pt1 Mean 55%
Operating range -196°C to 200°C

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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 200°C.

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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Product Range

MAINEPORT manufacture two ranges of slider units to a standard specification, which together
with a range of optional features meet most customer’s 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
TYPICAL TOP BOTTOM MAX AXIAL (Kg) BASED
BEARING
REF. No. PIPE SIZE PLATE PLATE MOVEMEN AREA (cm²) ON
(mm dia) (mm) LxW (mm) LxW T (mm) PRESSURE
OF 60kg/cm²
PP1 50-200 300x100 200x100 100 75 4500
PP2 250-300 300x150 200x150 100 150 9000
PP3 350-400 300x200 200x200 100 225 13500
PP4 450-600 300x250 200x250 100 300 18000
PP10 50-200 450x100 200x100 250 75 4500
PP20 20-300 450x150 200x150 250 150 9000
PP30 350-400 450-200 200x200 250 225 13500
PP40 450-600 450x250 200x250 250 300 18000

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 120°C; temperatures up to 200°C 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
PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC PC
Ref No.
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 75 90
BACKING
PLATE BACKING PLATE LENGTH L (mm)
WIDTH
(mm) 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 600 750 900
100 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 275 350 425
150 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 550 700 850
200 225 300 375 450 525 600 675 825 1050 1275
250 400 500 600 700 800 900 1100 1400 1700
300 625 750 875 1000 1125 1375 1750 2125
Table (ii) Bearing Area (cm²)

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 100°C

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 250mm x 420 in one piece

or 250mm x 210 in two pieces

Bottom 150mm x 420 in one piece

or 150mm x 210 in two pieces

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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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