Follow these 7 steps below to maintain and extend the life span of your hydraulic snubber.

Hydraulic Snubber Assembly

1. Observe the fluid level to make sure there is sufficient fluid for the snubber to operate
2. Check for leaks – If the fluid level is decreasing, determine the cause and effect remedial action.
3. Check the condition of the load pins and spherical ball bushings. Apply a high pressure grease for long-term benefits.
4. Check the condition of the exposed portion of the piston rod. Check for scoring, paint or other physical damage.
5. Check the condition of the piston rod wiper. Verify that it’s in position and working effectively.
6. Check for evidence of abuse like welding arc strikes, bent or dented parts, scratched paint, etc.
7. Finally, check the overall physical appearance. This encompasses all of the above.

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Have you ever wondered which type of  snubber to select for your piping system? Should you pick a hydraulic snubber or should you pick a mechanical snubber? Which one is right for your application? This seems to be a common concern for quite a few of our customers, so we have just recently published an article that discusses the pros and cons for both hydraulic and mechanical snubbers.  Check out the article, Suitability of Snubbers for Various Applications.

Hydraulic Snubber Assemblies for a LNG Processing Facility in Peru

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Fronek Anchor/Darling, a division of PT&P, designed and manufactured hydraulic snubbers with protective boots for a hydro-sulfuric acid environment in a geothermal power plant. They measure 53-5/8″ pin-to-pin with a 3-1/4″ cylinder bore size and 6″ stroke.

The snubbers are designed for an actual load of 15,400 lb., but have a rated load capacity of 20,000 lb. They are fabricated from carbon and alloy steel, and include two coats of epoxy-based paint. An activation velocity test was performed, along with a release rate and drag characteristics test.

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These hydraulic snubber assemblies were designed with maximum load capacities ranging from 1700 lb. to 59,400 lb. All of the snubbers were provided with an overall stroke of 6” and were preset to the midpoint of the total stroke, meaning that during operation, these snubbers could accommodate piping deflections of  +/- 3” from the installed position.

The piston diameters range from 1-1/2″ to 6″ and the total assembly length ranges from 31-1/2″ to 220″. The largest assembly required a custom extension section to eliminate the risk of buckling under compression loads. Two-thirds of the assemblies included dual end brackets and the remaining assemblies included an end bracket/clamp combination. The housing, extension piece and end brackets are fabricated from carbon steel, while the cylinders, pins and two of the end brackets are fabricated from polished stainless steel. Standard “lock and bleed-down” tests were performed prior to shipping to a LNG processing facility in Peru.

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Hydraulic Snubber and 3-Bolt Clamp Assemblies (Item #2 & #3)

Hydraulic Snubber (Item #1)

Fronek Anchor/Darling Enterprises, Inc. and PT&P designed and fabricated hydraulic snubber and 3-bolt clamp assemblies for a refinery expansion project in Louisiana. A cycle test throughout the full stroke from zero to fully extended was performed prior to shipping.

Item #1: C-C: 61″, stroke: 12″, cylinder size: 5″ dia., max. load: 50,000 lb., 3-bolt clamp: A240 Gr. 304 SS, pipe size: 12″

Item #2: C-C: 71-7/8″, stoke: 6″, cylinder size: 4″ dia., max. load: 30,000 lb., -bolt clamp: A-36 carbon steel, pipe size: 16″

Item #3: C-C: 85-5/8″, stoke: 6″, cylinder size: 4″ dia., max. load: 30,000 lb., -bolt clamp: A-36 carbon steel, pipe size: 16″

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140,700 lb. Load Hydraulic Snubbers

Side View of Snubber

Anchor/Darling Enterprises, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Piping Technology & Products, Inc. designed and fabricated these hydraulic snubbers for a power plant in Turkey. They are adjustable type snubbers with two rear brackets. The hydraulic snubbers can absorb loads up to 140,700 lb.

Design:

Temperature: 375°F
Pressure: 1,750 PSIG
Stroke: 6″

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Snubbers with Yoke Clamps for a LNG Plant

Snubbers are restraining devices. They allow free thermal movement during normal operations but restrain in abnormal circumstances such as with an earthquake. These snubbers were fabricated from carbon steel. They measure 2 1/2” x 24” and the yoke clamps have pipe sizes of 23” and 25”. Each snubber weighs 890 lb. and has a travel capacity of 24”. Designed for the support of a cryogenic line, these snubbers can handle loads of up to 2,900 lb.

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Hydraulic Snubber Extension Rod Ends

Snubber Extension Rod Ends

The hydraulic snubber extension rod ends(seen above) were manufactured from carbon steel. Ranging in sizes 1 , 4, 5, and 6, the weight of each increase with size, therefore; the weight of each unit varies. Extension rod ends are used in conjunction with hydraulic snubbers to extend the overall length of an existing snubber. They are applied to piping systems when unrestrained thermal movement must be allowed but must also be restrained during impulsive or cyclic disturbance. The turn around time for these units was 3 weeks.

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25,000 lb. Load Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and Clamp Assemblies

Piping Technology & Products, Inc., recently designed and manufactured fourteen PTP Fig. 2100 Hydraulic Shock Suppressor and pipe hanger assemblies for a Steel Company in North Dakota. The assembly consists of a 12 diameter alloy clamp and a PTP Fig. 2100 Hydraulic Snubber with cylinder size of 3 1/4 diameter and 5 stroke load. They are designed to accommodate loads of 25,000 lb. and high temperatures up to 1,100 F. To ensure the products quality, dimension and movement tests were conducted prior to shipment.

PT&P also designed and manufactured Variables Spring Hangers and various Pipe Supports Assembly Components in a range of different specifications and materials for this project.

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