PT. GOLDEN PRATAMA ENGINEERING

CARPENTER & PATERSON – Spring Support

A variable effort spring support is a resilient device which absorbs/accommodates the vertical displacement of a piping system. The variable support is recommended for relatively small displacement (up to about 75mm).

Variable effort spring supports function on the principle of Hooke’s Law, which states that the force required to compress a spring is directly proportional to the compression of the spring. Therefore, the compression (i.e. the supporting effort) of the spring within the variable effort support changes in proportion to the forces exerted on it by the pipework as it rises/falls due to thermal expansion/contraction. This enables the spring support to safely accommodate and balance the vertical displacement thus avoiding excessive pipework stresses.

STANDARD DESIGN FEATURES

  1. Precompression of the spring coil into the casing saves headroom and erection time.
  2. For each series there is a reserve travel at the upper and lower limits of the unit.
  3. All steel construction that is rugged and compact.
  4. Grade 316 stainless steel is used for scale plate and name plate.
  5. Load indicator clearly visible.
  6. Spring Pressure plate serves as a centering device.
  7. Finish – hot dip galvanized – specialized coatings are also available.
  8. All ‘F’ type floor/base mounted units are inclusive of load flange and internal load column guide.
  9. Travel stops – The Carpenter & Paterson design is supplied with stops to take the preset and hydrostatic test loads.
  10. No maintenance required.

OPTIONAL DESIGN FEATURES

  1. Limit stops permanently installed to prevent the movement of the pipe beyond predetermined distance or load within the travel range of the spring.
  2. Lifting lugs are available on large sizes to facilitate erection and installation.
  3. For extreme environmental conditions we are able to manufacture our units in a range of austenitic stainless steel