Piping Technologies in UAE

Piping technologies include pipe supports, mechanical hydraulic snubbers, pipe hanger hardware, side plates, pipe expansion joints, piping systems and piping fabrications. Pipe supports ad pipe hangers are used to accommodate thermal expansion in piping systems. There are three commonly used pipe supports which are variable spring hangers, constant spring hangers and big ton spring hangers. Pre-insulated pipe supports are designed to offer support for both hot and cold piping applications. The three commonly used pre-insulated pipe supports are cryoshoes, hot shoes and pipe anchors. Cryoshoes are also known as cold shoes as they are used in both hot and cold piping applications as well. Mechanical and hydraulic snubbers are restraining devices which control the movement of piping systems during natural disasters. These piping technologies are best suited for use in areas which are prone to earthquakes. Some popular examples include snubbers, sway braces and sway struts. The pipe hanger hardware is used to support piping systems and pipe assemblies. Some popular hangers include clevis hanger, roller hanger, adjustable bands, pipe clamps, beam attachments, pipe saddle supports and U bolts.

Piping technologies also include side bearing plates which provide a surface with a low friction which can be attached to any supporting structure. Some commonly used side plates include glass filled plate, bronze plate and marinite plate. One popular piping technology is the pipe expansion joint which is an in-line piping component that absorbs movements in a piping system. Some popular expansion joints include universal metallic expansion joint, hinged expansion joint, elbow pressure balanced joint, fabric expansion joint, rectangular expansion joint, rectangular metallic expansion joint and in-line pressure balanced expansion joint. There are different types of metallic expansion joints which are thin wall joints, thick wall joints, slip joints, expansion joints, rectangular joints and fabric expansion joints. Different types of thin joints include single, hinged, gimbal, universal, balanced elbow pressure, in-line balanced pressure, externally pressurized expansion joint and toroidal joint.

Piping system manufacturers design different piping technologies such as fabricated piping systems, pressure vessels, valves, pig launchers, spectacle blinds and dampers. Manufacturers distribute Pressure vessels, tanks, swegee pigs, bellmouth reducers, instrument supports, orifice plates, duct and transition pieces, spectacle blinds, conical strainers and dampers.

Different piping technologies are designed and fabricated as per the standards set by the manufacturer's standardization society. Designers ensure that the pipes remain leak-proof by making the best pipe clamps and pipe supports. They design a centerline pipe support which is a popular piping technology as it supports pipes in a midpoint. They paint carbon steel pipes to give them a protective coating which inhibits rust and other chemical reactions in the surrounding. A marinite insulation materials are used in high-temperature applications as it possesses a high structural rigidity which makes it suitable for load-bearing applications. Manufacturers get in touch with engineers to design different piping systems with the best in class piping technologies which enhance the quality of pipes and pipe fittings to a great extent. Some popular locations to find piping technologies in the UAE are Jumaiah, Nasser Street, Al Abraj Street, Al Maktoum Street, Al Quoz Industrial area, Jamal Abdul Nasser Street, King Faisal Road, Tourist Club Area Abu Dhabi and Industrial area 11 Sharjah.