Market Research Report: Piping Technology & Products, Inc. (PT&P)
Company Overview
Name
Piping Technology & Products, Inc. (PT&P)
Mission of the Company
PT&P strives to satisfy each customer’s request from custom-designed and engineered products to emergency situations in need of critical and time-restricted attention. The company continues to search for ways to increase customer satisfaction and quality.
Founding Information
- Founded: 1978
- Founder: Durga Agrawal
Key People
- Chairman: Durga D. Agrawal, Ph.D., P.E.
- CEO: Rakesh Agrawal
- President and COO: Lloyd Kirchner
- Senior Vice President: Randy Bailey
- Vice President: Anu Lal
- Vice President of Manufacturing: Bala Gangadharan
Headquarters
3701 Holmes Road, Houston, TX 77051
Number of Employees
Approximately 480 employees, including 400+ production employees, 50+ design engineers, and 10 Industrial Engineers.
Revenue
No information is available
Notoriety
PT&P is best known for manufactured products related to engineered pipe supports and expansion joints. It serves various sectors including EPC, Petrochem, Chemical, and Power industries.
Products
Product Categories
- Engineered Pipe Supports
- Expansion Joints
- Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports
- Miscellaneous Fabrication
- Shock Control Devices
Detailed Product Information
Engineered Spring Supports
- Types: Variable Spring Hangers/Supports, Constant Spring Hangers/Supports, Big Ton Spring Supports, Compact/Disc Spring Supports.
- Key Features: Custom-designed to support piping systems under various temperature conditions.
Expansion Joints
- Types: Duct Work, Gimbal & Hinged, Fabric & Rubber, Thick Wall & Slip-Type, Rectangular & Toroidal, Single & Universal, Refractory-Lined, Externally Pressurized, In-Line Pressure Balanced, Elbow Pressure Balanced.
- Key Features: Designed to accommodate movement in piping systems due to thermal expansion and contraction.
Pre-Insulated Pipe Supports
- Types: Cryogenic Pipe Supports (Cold Shoes), Insulated Pipe Supports for High Temperature Applications (Hot Shoes).
- Key Features: Employ various insulation materials like Permali, Micarta, Polyurethane, Foam Glass, Marinite, and Calcium Silicate depending on the temperature range and strength requirements.
Slide Bearing Plates
- Materials: PTFE, Graphite, Bronzphite, Marinite, Stainless Steel.
- Key Features: Serve in applications requiring low friction and high load-bearing capabilities.
Snubbers, Sway Braces & Sway Struts
- Types: Hydraulic Snubbers, Mechanical Snubbers, Sway Braces, Sway Struts.
- Key Features: Provide shock control and support in piping systems subject to dynamic loads.
Recent Developments
New Products Launched
1. Cryogenic Insulated Pipe Supports for a Petrochemical Complex in Louisiana
- Description: Designed for a cryogenic pipeline with dual-density polyurethane foam insulation.
- Key Features: Supports engineered for temperatures as low as -20°F with a three-layer vapor barrier for insulation.
2. Variable Spring Supports for a Propane Dehydrogenation Unit in Texas
- Description: Custom-designed for pipelines experiencing vertical thermal movement.
- Key Features: Hot-dipped galvanized carbon steel construction, capable of supporting loads up to 20,000 lb.
3. Compact Spring Supports for a Storage Tank in Texas
- Description: Designed to minimize loads on sensitive equipment such as storage tanks.
- Key Features: Utilize stainless steel Belleville disc springs for high-load, small-movement scenarios.
New Features Added
No information is available
New Partnerships
No information is available
Notable Projects
1. Mechanical Snubbers for an Industrial Chemical Plant in Brazil
- Description: Designed to limit pipe movement under impulse loads.
- Key Features: Hot-dipped galvanized, various load capacities, and sizes.
2. Big Ton Spring Supports for an LNG Facility in Australia
- Description: Custom-designed to support high vertical loads and allow horizontal thermal growth.
- Key Features: Supports vertical loads up to 95,000 lb., PTFE, and 25% glass-filled slide plates.
Conclusion
PT&P continues to evolve and expand its product offerings, maintaining a strong foothold in the manufacturing and engineering sectors. The company’s ongoing commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is evidenced by its diverse and robust product line, technological advancements, and notable project executions worldwide.