Composite Fabrication Methods
Various methods of composite manufacturing offer various benefits. An engineer must choose wisely to determine which process will yield the best results.
Product Technical Info
From construction to installation to their long lifetime, these easy-to-work-with wear pads and pipe shoes are designed to last. Learn more here.
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Galvanization: Hot-Dipped vs Electrogalvanized
While the majority of metallic pipe supports are galvanized, there’s more than one form of galvanization. This blog post will demystify galvanization. -
Wear Pad Differences
What constitutes a wear pad? Some companies sell “wear pads”, which are just cut up sections of FRP pipe that don't prevent pipe corrosion. -
Tensile Strength, Tensile Testing and Epoxy
Tensile testing is a simple and widely used mechanical tests that determines an epoxy's material properties, including tensile strength. -
The Inside Scoop on Composites: Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Composites 101
FRP composites are an optimal pipe support material because plastics are not susceptible to corrosion like traditional metallic pipe supports. -
Video: APP ProTek Composite Wear Pad
APP’s ProTek Composite Wear Pads are in stock and designed to prevent metal-to-metal contact in piping systems. They effectively isolate the... -
APP ProTek Flat Plate Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP ProTek Flat Plate Information Sheet ProTek Flat Plate is made from the same corrosion resistant... -
APP ProTek Package Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP ProTek Package Information Sheet The ProTek Package combines three of our corrosion preventing solutions in... -
APP ProTek Rod Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP ProTek Rod Information Sheet ProTek Rods serve as a barrier between a metallic pipe and... -
APP ProTek Slide Plates Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP ProTek Slide Plates Information Sheet ProTek Slide Plates are bearing surfaces engineered to reduce the... -
APP T-Slides Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP T-Slides Information Sheet T-SLIDE METALLIC PIPE SHOES FIGURE 3000 A standard T-Slide Metallic Pipe Shoe... -
APP Urethane-lined Hold Down Strap Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP Urethane-lined Hold Down Strap Information Sheet Urethane-lined Hold Down Straps are designed to protect the... -
APP VibraTek Hold Down Clamp Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP VibraTek Hold Down Clamp Information Sheet The VibraTek Hold Down Clamp is the premier solution... -
Video: APP CryoTek Pipe Shoe
APP’s CryoTek Pipe Shoe is a cutting edge, non-metallic pipe support solution for extreme temperature conditions. It is ideal for cryogenic... -
Video: APP VibraTek Hold Down Clamp
APP’s VibraTek Hold Down Clamp is the premier solution to problems associated with vibration in piping systems. Our proprietary VibraTek liner... -
Video: APP Composite Pipe Supports
Our pipe supports prevent harmful corrosion through the many phases of petroleum storage, processing, energy and chemical production. -
APP Pipe Hangers Information Sheet
Download full information sheet PDF: APP Pipe Hangers Information Sheet Steel Pipe Clamps & Clevis FIGURE 260 Adjustable Clevis Hanger Size... -
Video: APP CryoTek Pipe Shoe being hit with a 10-pound sledgehammer
APP’s CryoTek Pipe Shoe is hit multiple times with a 10-pound sledgehammer. Result: Besides a few superficial scratches, there are... -
Video: APP 3D CryoTek Pipe Shoe Animation
APP CryoTek Pipe Shoe is a cutting edge, non-metallic pipe support solution for extreme temperature conditions. It is ideal for... -
Video: APP 3D VibraTek Hold Down Clamp Animation
APP VibraTek Hold Down Clamp is the premier solution to problems associated with vibration in piping systems. Our proprietary VibraTek...