You want to keep your piping system free from weak spots and corrosion. But what happens when you need to add a branch pipe onto your main pipe run? How do you cut into pipes and add new avenues without putting the whole system in danger?

Carrie
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- Carrie
- Mar 25, 2020
- Pipe Supports
How important is choosing the right pipe support manufacturer? It might seem like a minor decision at the beginning of a project. But as soon as things kick off, your manufacturer can be the difference between smooth sailing and complete...
- Carrie
- Mar 11, 2020
- Piping Systems
Want to improve your piping system? If you’re seeking improvements, you’re already on the right track. Too many people neglect their piping systems until it’s too late.
If you ask the right questions about your system, you can keep disasters at...
- Carrie
- Mar 04, 2020
- Pipe Corrosion
Are your pipes safe from corrosion? Chances are they’re not. According to the American Galvanizers Association, 85 percent of all steel produced is carbon steel. And carbon steel is susceptible to many kinds of corrosion.
Not that you should panic...
- Carrie
- Feb 26, 2020
- Piping Systems
It’s easy to be caught off guard by pipe system failures. And these unpleasant surprises can have devastating effects. Pipeline failures cost an average of $326 million every year.
- Carrie
- Feb 19, 2020
- Pipe Shoes
What would happen if a professional baseball player stepped out onto the diamond in bowling shoes? Worse yet, what if a powerlifter strapped on cleats before hoisting up hundreds of pounds?
In either case, the athlete’s performance would suffer....
- Carrie
- Feb 12, 2020
- Pipe Supports
When it comes to choosing and installing pipe supports, there may be more at stake than you realize. A mishap could mean project interruptions, on-site damages, injuries, and long-term losses. In fact, the oil and gas industry was hit by more than...
- Carrie
- Feb 05, 2020
- Pipe Supports
If you have an upcoming project, you’re probably wondering, “Do I really need quality pipe supports?” Is it worth investing in these sidekicks when they’re playing a supporting role?
- Carrie
- Jan 29, 2020
- Pipe Supports
You’ve planned out the perfect job. You’ve checked all the boxes. Now it’s time to pick a pipe support manufacturer.
It should be simple, right? Well, it’s wise not to rush this decision. A misstep in picking a supplier could be the difference...- Carrie
- Jan 22, 2020
- Pipe Restraints
What invisible force has disfigured the Statue of Liberty, caused lights to fall from tunnel ceilings, and destroyed U.S. Naval Ships from the inside out? Give up? The answer is galvanic corrosion, and it’s a scary factor for anyone who works with...