Dynamic

Restraints

Section 5
 DYNAMIC RESTRAINTS INDEX

DESCRIPTION FIGURE No. PAGE

Hydraulic Shock Arrestor 200 105

Hydraulic Shock Arrestor 210 105
Hydraulic Shock Arrestor 220 106
Swing Sway Brace 230 108
Rigid Struts 240 106, 107
Yoke Clamps 250 113
Pipe Clips 260 112
Hydraulic Shock 270 109
Attachments
Rigid Strut Attachments 280 109
Pipe Whip Restraints 290 114
Riser Clamps 300R, 301R 110, 111
& 302R

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INDEX
Page Page
FIG.No. DESCRIPTION No. PICTORIAL FIG.No. DESCRIPTION No. PICTORIAL

HYDRAULIC
RIGID STRUT
200 SHOCK 105 280 109
ATTACHMENTS
ARRESTOR

HYDRAULIC
290 PIPE WHIP
210 SHOCK 105 114
RESTRAINTS
ARRESTOR

HYDRAULIC 300R RISER

110,
220 SHOCK 106 301R CLAMPS
111
ARRESTOR 302R

SPRING SWAY
230 108
BRACE

106,
240 RIGID STRUTS
107

250 YOKE CLAMPS 113

260 PIPE CLIPS 112

HYDRAULIC
270 SHOCK 109
ATTACHMENTS

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Access to
Fluid
Needle Valves
Fluid Level Reservior
Indicator
Tie Rods Filler Nipple
Spherical
Spherical Cylinder
Piston Bearing
Bearing
Rod

End Blocks

The QPS hydraulic shock arrestor is a velocity sensitive device for restraining pipework and/or equipment
shock force or vibration.

During normal pipe expansions or contractions the shock arrestor offers very little resistance to pipe
movement. This resistance to normal thermal movements (pipe velocity less than 1mm/second and with
amplitude of vibration less than 3mm) is less than 2 per cent of the rated load of the arrestor.

Activation of the shock arrestor is controlled by means of compression and tension control valves. During
normal pipe movement excursions, the control valves are held in the open position by means of a small
helical spring, thereby allowing free passage of the hydraulic fluid from one side of the piston to the other.
This mode is termed FREE FLOW CONDITION.

At the activation velocity normally set at 3 to 5mm per second, the differential pressure across the control
valve overcomes the resistance of the coil spring thereby causing the control valve to close.

The affect is to close the hydraulic circuit and to restrain the piston with hydraulic fluid. This mode is termed
LOCKED CONDITION.

To ensure movement of the piston under load at a controlled speed, and also to assist the control valve to
lift without full load reversal, the shock arrestor is fitted with an adjustable needle/orifice valve.

This secondary valve permits hydraulic fluid to bypass the main control valve at a controlled rate.

The needle valve is normally set to restrict the velocity of the piston to a maximum speed of 2mm per
second at the rated load of the shock arrestor. This mode is termed CREEP or BLEED RATE.

Release of the control valve is achieved at some 2 per cent of the rated load, together with a velocity
reduction to zero, this will return the shock arrestor to the free flow condition.

The activation velocity can be changed by fitting different size control valves. The bleed velocity can be
changed by means of adjustment to needle valve setting.

These modifications should only be carried out in conjunction with a test stand facility.

The provision for the adjustment of the bleed rate is a patented feature of this shock arrestor. The arrestor
is fitted with a spring loaded reservoir. The spring applies an internal pressure of about 4 bars to the
cylinder, this ensures no fluid leakages under the free flow condition. This positive internal pressure also
ensures that no air can be drawn into the hydraulic circuit during operation.

The capacity of the reservoir is normally 10 per cent of the cylinder capacity.

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Standard Design Features

1. Pipework and equipment movement is limited in a shock/vibration situation in a
controlled manner.
2. Adjustable needle valve for bleed velocity setting.
3. Polyurethane Elastomer Seals.
4. Silicon based hydraulic fluid.
5. Spherical self-aligning maintenance free bearings fitted both ends allowing 5 of angular motion.
6. Pressurised reservoir allowing mounting in any spatial orientation.
7. Low resistance to normal thermal movement.
8. Functions in both tension and compression.
9. Direct reading fluid level indicator.
10. Preset at mid-stroke position, unless otherwise specified.

Optional Design Features

1. Stroke position indicator.
2. Integral relief valve factory preset at 133 per cent rated load.
3. Remote indication of piston position and fluid level.
4. Ethylene Propylene Elastomer Seals.

Finish
The standard finish is hammered green. Other finishes such as galvanised or carbozinc 11, etc. are
also available

Testing Prior to Dispatch

All shock arrestors are subject to functional testing prior to dispatch and the graph below is typical of
plot produced on our 25000 test stand.

Operating Parameters
Activation Velocity: 3 to 5mm/sec
Bleed Rate: 0.5 to 2mm/sec
Frequency Range: 0.5 to 50Hz
Control valve release: 2 per cent of rated load
Drag Load: Max. 2 per cent of rated load
Maximum operating temperature: 100C
Maximum short term peak: 110C
Accumulated radiation dose: 1 x 107 rads

These are the standard QPS settings, variations to the standard settings can be achieved with minor changes
to the standard shock arrestors. The rated loads stated in this catalogue can be considered as normal and
upset loads level A and B.

TOTAL TRAVEL OF UNIT

ACTIVATION
VELOCITY
VELOCITY

VELOCITY
FORCE

FORCE

BLEED RATE
(2mm/sec)

FINISH OF DRAG FORCE

START OF TEST START OF FINISH OF
FINISH OF
TEST TEST TEST
TEST

START OF FINISH OF START OF

TEST TEST TEST
VELOCITY

VELOCITY
FORCE

FORCE

FREE FLOW
VELOCITY

RATED LOAD

EXTENSION TEST COMPRESSION TEST EXTENSION TEST COMPRESSION TEST

LOCKED CONDITION FREE FLOW CONDITION

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Fig 200 HYDRAULIC SHOCK ARRESTOR
B C D

RETRACTION EXTENSION

A CRS
MID POSITION

Material- Carbon Steel

When ordering specify:

Figure No.
J
Stroke.
Finish.
Type.

Max Force Approx Max Allow able Length

Ty pe Bore Force kg Stroke A B C D E F H J Weight kg at Mid Position
1/150 50 3000 150 787 309 273 205 80 40 25 60 14
1/300 50 3000 300 1168 461 426 281 80 40 25 60 18 1550
1/450 50 3000 450 1548 613 578 357 80 40 25 60 22
2/150 75 7000 150 861 319 324 218 108 54 25 60 32
2/300 75 7000 300 1242 472 476 294 108 54 25 60 41 1625
2/450 75 7000 450 1623 624 630 369 108 54 25 60 50
3/150 100 12500 150 936 360 330 246 136 68 35 80 58
3/300 100 12500 300 1317 512 484 321 136 68 35 80 70 1700
3/450 100 12500 450 1698 665 636 397 136 68 35 80 82

Fig 210 HYDRAULIC SHOCK ARRESTOR

B C D E
PIN H PIN H

RETRACTION EXTENSION

A CRS
MID POSITION

Material- Carbon Steel

When ordering specify: J

Figure No.
Stroke.
Finish.
Type.

Max Force Approx Max Allow able Length

Ty pe Bore Force kg Stroke A B C D E F G H J Weight kg at Mid Position
4/150 125 19000 150 1000 389 344 268 204 95 124 45 95 105
4/300 125 19000 300 1382 542 496 344 204 95 124 45 95 116 2300
4/450 125 19000 450 1762 694 648 420 204 95 124 45 95 127
5/150 150 27000 150 1050 414 344 292 241 108 135 50 110 140
5/300 150 27000 300 1431 566 496 369 241 108 135 50 110 161 2360
5/450 150 27000 450 1863 770 648 445 241 108 135 50 110 182

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Fig 220 HYDRAULIC SHOCK ARRESTOR

EXTENSION RETRACTION

MID POSITION

Material- Carbon Steel

When ordering specify:

Figure No.
Stroke.
Type.
Finish.

Max Force Approx Max Allow able Length

Ty pe Bore Force kg Stroke A B C D E F G H J Weight kg at Mid Position
QHS-1-75 125 50000 75 840 300 395 145 325 152 248 90 150 270 840
QHS-1-150 125 50000 150 1040 335 560 145 325 152 248 90 150 285 1040
QHS-2-75 125 75000 75 1000 355 490 155 445 217 340 110 190 520 1000
QHS-2-150 150 75000 150 1190 395 640 155 445 217 340 110 190 550 1190

Fig 240 RIGID STRUTS

Material- Carbon Steel

When ordering specify:

Figure No.
Size.
Finish.

Note:
1. Set adjustment at desired G and then tighten
nuts to nominal torque value Q for locking. To
achieve published spring rates, tighten nuts to
higher torque valve Q1.

G G Pipe Q/Q1 Max

Size A B C D E F min max N.B./Sch kgF/Metre P R Load kg
QRS-1 60 60 30 10 48 9 360 2850 40/S40 2.1/2.1 10 22 300
QRS-2 65 65 32 12 57 10 375 2850 40/S40 2.1/2.8 12 29 700
QRS-3 65 65 32 12 57 10 375 3050 50/S80 4.8/9.0 12 29 1500
QRS-4 90 100 45 20 73 16 555 3050 65/S80 13.8/41.5 20 35 3000
QRS-5 90 100 45 20 73 16 555 3050 65/S80 13.8/41.5 20 35 5500
QRS-6 140 120 58 25 98 20 660 3050 80/S80 13.8/82.9 25 60 11500
QRS-7 150 140 63 30 108 22 790 3050 90/S80 13.8/138.2 30 65 16000
QRS-8 190 170 78 40 143 28 850 3050 125/S80 13.8/69.1 40 85 27000
QRS-9 230 200 100 45 159 32 960 3050 150/S80 13.8/69.1 45 85 36000
QRS-10 290 250 115 45 216 44 1120 3050 200/S80 13.8 60 135 60000

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Fig 240 RIGID STRUTS

This range of high stiffness rigid struts has been specifically developed
by QPS for use in the nuclear power industry.
It is available in 10 sizes ranging from 300 kg to 60000 kg.
Stiffness values have been determined by test.

70

65

60

55

50
SPRING RATE (10 kg/mm)

45

40

QRS-9
35

30

QRS-8

25

20

15
QRS-7

QRS-6
10

QRS-4/5

5
QRS-3
QRS-2
QRS-1

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400 2600 2800 3000 3200 3400 3600

PIN to PIN ("G") in mm

2850
max

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Fig 230 SPRING SWAY BRACE

The QPS spring sway brace has been designed in six sizes related to specific pipe sizes. For normal
application it is permissible to select on the basis of pipe sizes and loads. When dealing with complex
situations the unit should be selected on a calculated basis.

The amount of energy required to control the pipework should be proportional to the mass of the pipework.
Factors such as the amplitude, frequency or vibration, the nature of the vibration and the angle of the sway
brace from the axis of the movement should all be considered.

The unit comprises a pre-load spring which can be extended or compressed in order to give increasing
resistance in both directions. This increase in resistance overcomes the dynamic forces generated by the
equipment thereby damping vibrations, opposing sway and absorbing shock forces.
All units have 75mm travel in both tension and compressions direction.
Size range: 1 to 6
Preset loads: 23 kg to 820 kg
Maximum force: 90 kg to 3270 kg

Standard Design Features

1. Compact design suitable for use in a confined space.
2. All units have 75mm travel in either direction.
3. Vibration is opposed with an instantaneous counterforce returning the pipe to its normal position.
4. Rod coupling allows limited rate adjustment.
5. Standard finish- hammer paint.
6. SB 45 Sway brace and vibration control unit is shipped ready for installation.
Optional Features
1. Can be supplied galvanised with a plastic coated spring. Material- Carbon Steel
2. Larger sizes can be custom-designed to suit clients requirements.
When ordering specify:
Figure No.
Size.
Finish.

Max Rod Rod

Spring Max Length at Pin Plate Take Use w ith
Pipe Preload Rate Force Max Force Dia Thick Out Structural
Size Size kg kg mm kg M/mm L K J A B C D E F G H Attachments
1 50-90 23 0.89 90 1500 20 12 12 115 345 42 400 100 25 225 30
2 100-200 68 2.68 270 1000 24 12 12 115 360 42 415 120 25 225 30 fig 280-15
3 225-600 204 8.04 815 1000 24 12 12 115 450 42 505 150 25 280 30
4 225-600 400 16.07 1630 1000 30 20 12 168 430 58 515 140 40 270 45
5 225-600 614 24.48 2540 1000 36 20 20 168 470 58 575 150 50 312 50 fig 280-55
6 225-600 820 32.66 3270 1000 36 20 20 168 520 58 625 150 50 362 50

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Fig 270 HYDRAULIC SHOCK ARRESTOR ATTACHMENT

E
T C T
F

G RAD

A D PIN

Size A B C D E F G T Material- Carbon Steel

1 150 130 60 25 75 25 50 20
2 150 130 60 25 75 25 50 20 When ordering specify:
3 200 150 80 35 100 30 65 20 Figure No.
4 220 200 95 45 120 30 75 25 Size.
5 250 220 110 50 140 40 90 30 Finish.
6 300 300 150 90 180 40 120 40
7 350 330 190 110 210 40 140 40

Fig 280 RIGID STRUT ATTACHMENT

T C T
G RAD G RAD

D PIN

F F
H J

A A 290

Size A B C D E F G H J T Material- Carbon Steel

1 60 60 25 10 48 10 22 22 - 10
2 65 65 30 12 57 12 25 25 - 10 When ordering specify:
3 65 65 30 12 57 12 25 25 - 10 Figure No.
4 90 100 50 20 73 20 34 34 - 12 Size.
5 90 100 50 20 73 20 34 34 - 12 Finish.
6 140 120 60 25 98 25 45 45 70 15
7 150 140 70 30 108 30 50 50 73 20
8 190 170 80 40 143 40 65 65 100 25
9 230 200 95 45 159 45 75 75 105 30
10 290 250 110 60 216 60 90 90 150 45

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Fig 300R, 301R & 302R RISER CLAMPS

Fig 300R Fig 302R

Fig 301R

Material- Carbon Steel

When ordering specify:

Figure No.
Nominal Pipe Size.
Stress Temperature Correction Factor Finish.
Temp Range.
The selection chart on the next page is based on a maximum allowable
stress in the clamp of 8.50 kg/mm2 . The table of stress temperature
correction factors gives STCF for the more commonly used materials. Stress temperature correction factors
Material
STCF= 8.50
2% Cr- 1% Mo
S.A. @ Design Temperature
Design C BS 1501 Stain Stl
or corrected load = Calculated load x STCF.
Temoerature Carbon St PT2-622 Ty pe 316
343 0.80 0.80 0.70
Typical example:
371 0.85 0.80 0.71
Given: Pipe nominal bore = 400mm
Load = 4545 kg
399 0.93 0.80 0.71
Load x 2 = 9090 kg 427 0.80 0.72
Rod centres (C) = 1100mm 454 0.83 0.73
Temperature = 510C 482 0.92 0.75
Procedure = Stock material - alloy steel. 2% Cr 1% Mo. 510 1.10 0.80
Correction factor from table STCF = 1.1 538 1.50 0.86
Corrected load = 9090 x 1.1 = 10,000kg. 566 2.20 0.99
Using Charts: 593 1.20
(a) Enter lower chart @ Rod centres = 1100mm move 620 1.80
horizontally until sloping line 400 pipe size is intersected 640 2.30
(b) Project this intersection vertically upwards. 650 3.00
(c) Enter upper chart @ load = 10,000kg. Move horizontally to
the right until the vertical line from (b) is intersected. The total load to be supported must be multiplied
(d) Read stock size of curve immediately above the (c) by 2 before the stress temperature correction
intersection. factor is applied. This is the total load value at
Solution: which you enter the upper selection chart.
Stock size = 250x45 fig 301R.
Bolt Size = M48 (selected on uncorrected load).

This range of products are materially and dimensionally similar to the range of riser clamps listed in our current ancillary
section. These products may be used in conjunction with our range of dynamic restraints where stiffness is not a
consideration.
Care should be taken when selecting, to ensure that the load rating of the strut, etc. is not greater than the load capacity of the
clamp. For loads greater than the rated load yoke type restraint clamps should be used.
It should be noted that the pin diameters and gap C will depend on whether the clamp is used in conjunction with a strut or
shock arrestor. These dimensions must be specified. The pin and gap dimension given are suitable for a rigid rod connection.
The riser clamps are designed, in accordance with various international standards, to carry all of the design load on one side
only.

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RISER SELECTION CHART

M100 35,000

30,000 400x
40 (F
ig 30
25,000 2R)
350x
20,000 4 0 (Fig
302R
M90 )
350x
15,000 30 (F
M80 ig 30
2R)
12,500 300x
3 0 (Fig
M72 302R
)
10,000
M64
250x
3 0(Fig
7500
3 02R)
M56 250x
25 (F
ig 30
6000
2R)
300x5
0 (Fig
5000 301R)
M48
300x4
4000 5 (Fig 3
M42 01R)
250x4
5 (Fig
301R)
3000
M36 250x4
0 (Fig
301R)
200x4
2000 0 (Fig
301R)
M30 180x4
0 (Fig
301R)
1500 150x4
0 (Fig
301R)
180x3
0 (Fig
M24 301R)
150x3
1000 0 (Fig
301R)
130x3
0(Fig
300R)
M20 750

130x2
5 (Fig
300R)
M16 500

Pin 150x2
0 (Fig
Dia 301R)
(mm)
250

500

600

700

800 15
0 Pip
20 eS
ROD CENTRE TO CENTRE (MM)

900 25
0 ize
0
30
0
1000 35
0
40
0
1100 45
0
50
0
1200 55
0
60
0
1300 65
0
70
0
1400 75
0

1500 90
0

1600
Chart plot is for 8.5 kg/mm2 allowable
stress. Before entering chart multiply load
1700 by stress temperature correction factor
(see table). Read bolt diameter for
uncorrected load.
1800

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Fig 260 RESTRAINT PIPE CLIP
Material- Carbon Steel
C F
When ordering specify:
Figure No.
Nominal Pipe Size.
Finish.
D

G
A Note: Pin D and gap C will vary depending on
whether used in conjunction with strut or shock
arrestor. See component section for details. (Pin &
Gap dimensions are suitable for rigid rod conn)

B Fig. 260 up to 400C Material- Carbon steel.

T H
Fig. 260 over 400C up to 566C Material- Alloy Steel.

Fig 260 SWL in kg Fig. 260 and 260A

Material Carbon Steel Alloy Steel Nom Pipe Pipe Steel
Temperature 340C 400C 510C 538C 566C Size O/D A B C D Size F G H
Nom Pipe Pipe Fig No 15 21.3 92 32 12 12 30x 6 107 47
Size O/D 260 260H 260 260H 260A 260AH 260A 260AH 260A 260AH 20 26.9 95 38 12 12 30x 6 110 53
15 21.3 250 250 210 210 210 25 33.7 97 44 12 12 30x 6 112 59
20 26.9 250 250 210 210 210 32 42.4 102 49 12 12 30x 6 117 64
25 33.7 250 250 210 210 210 40 48.3 102 46 25 12 30x 6 124 68
32 42.4 250 250 210 210 210 50 60.3 127 54 25 12 30x 6 149 76
40 48.3 680 635 635 455 315 65 76.1 140 67 25 12 45x 8 162 89
50 60.3 680 635 635 455 315 80 88.9 152 76 25 12 45x 8 175 99
65 76.1 680 635 635 455 315 90 101.6 159 82 25 12 45x 8 181 104
80 88.9 680 635 635 455 315 100 114.3 165 100 25 16 50x 10 194 129
90 101.6 680 635 635 455 315 125 139.7 178 114 25 16 50x 10 206 142
100 114.3 1135 1000 1045 725 500 150 168.3 216 135 38 20 65x 10 254 173
125 139.7 1135 1000 1045 725 500 175 193.7 230 150 38 20 65x 10 268 188
150 168.3 1270 3630 1135 3220 1180 3310 815 2360 590 1680 200 219.1 241 163 38 20 65x 10 279 201
175 193.7 1270 3630 1135 3220 1180 3310 815 2360 590 1680 225 244.5 265 180 38 20 65x 12 303 218
200 219.1 1270 3630 1135 3220 1180 3310 815 2360 590 1680 250 273.0 279 192 38 20 65x 12 317 230
225 244.5 1450 4990 1315 4445 1360 4535 950 3265 680 2270 300 323.9 305 220 38 20 65x 12 343 258
250 273.0 1450 4990 1315 4445 1360 4535 950 3265 680 2270 350 355.6 330 243 51 20 80x 15 378 291
300 323.9 1450 4990 1315 4445 1360 4535 950 3265 680 2270 400 406.4 356 273 51 24 80x 15 403 320
350 355.6 1950 5760 1725 4445 1770 5260 1270 3765 910 2720 450 457.0 381 300 51 24 80x 15 429 348
400 406.4 1950 5760 1725 5125 1770 5260 1270 3765 910 2720 500 508.0 406 329 51 24 80x 20 457 380
450 457.0 1950 5760 1725 5125 1770 5260 1270 3765 910 2720 550 558.8 432 365 51 24 100x 20 489 422
500 508.0 2495 6805 2220 6805 2270 6185 1450 4810 1135 3400 600 610.0 457 390 51 24 100x 20 514 447
550 558.8 2720 6805 2405 6805 2495 6805 1590 5900 1225 4080 650 660.4 559 431 51 24 130x 25 622 494
600 610.0 2720 6805 2405 6805 2495 6805 1590 5900 1225 4080 700 711.2 585 457 51 30 130x 25 648 520
650 660.4 3630 6805 3175 6805 3265 6805 2085 5900 1590 4080 750 762.0 610 482 51 30 130x 25 673 545
700 711.2 3630 6805 3175 6805 3265 6805 2085 5900 1590 4080 800 812.8 647 508 51 30 130x 25 710 571
750 762.0 3630 6805 3175 6805 3265 6805 2085 5900 1590 4080 900 914.4 699 560 51 30 130x 25 762 623
800 812.8 3630 6805 3175 6805 3265 6805 2085 5900 1590 4080
900 914.4 3630 6805 3175 6805 3265 6805 2085 5900 1590 4080
Fig. 260H and 260AH
Nom Pipe Pipe Steel
Size O/D A B C D Size F G H
150 168.3 229 143 44 30 100x 12 279 193
This range of products are materially and dimensionally similar to the 175 193.7 241 158 44 30 110x 12 291 208
range of pipe clamps listed in our current ancillary section. These 200 219.1 254 172 44 30 110x 12 305 223
products may be used in conjunction with our range of dynamic 225 244.5 305 198 51 36 100x 20 356 258
restraints where stiffness is not a consideration. 250 273.0 305 214 51 36 100x 20 356 265
Care should be taken when selecting, to ensure that the load rating 300 323.9 330 240 57 36 100x 20 381 291
of the strut, etc. is not greater than the load capacity of the clamp. 350 355.6 356 262 57 42 110x 25 413 319
For loads greater than the rated load yoke type restraint clamps 400 406.4 381 292 57 42 110x 25 438 349
should be used. 450 457.0 406 317 57 42 130x 25 464 375
500 508.0 457 353 57 42 150x 30 521 417
It should be noted that the pin diameters and gap C will depend on
550 558.8 483 393 57 42 150x 30 559 469
whether the clamp is used in conjunction with a strut or shock 600 610.0 508 418 57 42 150x 30 584 494
arrestor. These dimensions must be specified. The pin and gap 650 660.4 581 443 57 42 150x 30 657 519
dimension given are suitable for a rigid rod connection. 700 711.2 610 472 57 42 150x 30 686 548
750 762.0 635 497 57 42 150x 30 711 573
800 812.8 661 525 57 42 150x 30 734 601
900 914.4 711 575 57 42 150x 30 787 651

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Fig 250 YOKE CLAMP

This range of high stiffness yoke clamps specifically developed by QPS for use in the nuclear industry and for
use in conjunction with our range of mechanical/hydraulic shock arrestors and rigid struts.
The stiffness values of these components have been determined by test.

It should be noted that the pin P and the dimension G will depend on whether the clamp is used in
conjunction with a rigid strut or shock arrestor. These dimensions must be specified. The component detailed is
for use with a rigid strut.
Max load kg Temp
Size D G P T 340C 510C 538C 566C Comp Up To 341C
1 20 10 12 25 700 635 465 315 340C & Ov er
2 20 10 12 30 1500 1365 1000 680 Yoke Carbon Alloy
3 30 16 20 45 5500 5000 3665 2500 Body Steel Steel
4 50 20 25 65 11500 10455 7665 5225 Saddle Carbon Alloy
5 60 22 30 90 16000 14545 10665 7270 Strap Steel Steel
6 60 28 40 150 27000 24545 18000 12270 Alloy Alloy
U-Bolt
7 80 32 45 200 36000 32725 24000 16360 Steel Steel
8 100 44 60 200 60000 54545 40000 27270 Stainless Stainless
Load Pin
Steel Steel

YOKE CLAMPS - DIMENSION E

Pipe
Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
-
65 125 125 Note: This clamp is designed to
80 150 150 205
90 160 160 210
function within a 10 cone of
100 165 165 215 action perpendicular to the pipe.
125 180 180 235 Loading beyond this cone is not
150 190 190 245 270 recommended.
175 220 220 260 285
200 240 240 270 295
225 255 255 285 310
250 270 270 95 320
300 295 295 320 350 385 390
350 310 340 360 405 450 485 485
400 335 360 385 440 455 510 510
Material- Carbon Steel
450 385 410 470 480 535 535
Alloy Steel
500 415 440 500 510 585 585 Stainless Steel
550 435 510 535 555 605 605
600 460 540 565 585 635 635 When ordering specify:
650 505 565 600 620 670 670 Figure No.
700 550 590 630 650 705 705 Nominal Pipe Size.
750 595 615 660 685 735 735 Size.
800 645 690 735 765 765 Finish.
900 695 735 825 810 810

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Fig 290 PIPE WHIP RESTRAINTS

Material- Carbon Steel

When ordering specify:

Figure No.
Nominal Pipe Size.
Finish.

The QPS pipe whip is an elastic device which restrains pipework and absorbs energy in the
event of pipe failure.
In the unlikely event of a rupture or break in a pressure pipe system, the large jet forces
generated by escaping fluid may cause the pipework to whip, that is to move in a direction which is
at an angle to the the original longitudinal axis of the pipe.
It is desirable to provide pipe restraint devices which will limit the movement of the ruptured
pipe, and to prevent impact damage to the local components.

This type of whip restraint offers the following features :-

1. The restraint absorbs the energy of the moving pipe and has high energy
absorption in relation to its size.

2. The restraint is compact in size.

3. The restraint provides a relatively large normal clearance between the

restraint and the pipe to allow for normal thermal movement.

4. Design of restraints undertaken to suit specific customer requirements.

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