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Welcome to the RedLineIPS Blog! Here, you'll find insightful articles, industry updates, and expert tips on piping supports and accessories. Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in both metallic and non-metallic solutions. Explore our blog to enhance your knowledge and stay ahead in the field.
Aerial view of an FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) vessel with callouts for flare, holding tanks, processing plant, helipad, and living quarters at sea.

Suitability of the SmartPad System for FPSO and Offshore Platforms

Offshore platforms and FPSOs push pipe supports to their limits—constant wetting, tight crevices, and micro-movement drive Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS), vibration, and fatigue. This article explains why those conditions form and shows how the RedLineIPS SmartPad System from Cogbill Construction—a contoured FRP saddle with a bonded closed-cell Hydroseal gasket…
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Industrial pipe reducers from RedLineIPS including eccentric and concentric types for managing pipe diameter transitions

Pipe Reducers: A Technical Overview

Pipe reducers play a vital role in industrial piping systems, helping regulate flow, pressure, and the transition between different pipe sizes. Essential to industries like oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation, reducers ensure efficiency and reliability in fluid dynamics. In this article, we cover the types, functions, and manufacturing…
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Corroded welded pipe support showing rust and moisture damage under U-bolts

Non-Welded Pipe Supports: Preventing Corrosion, Stress & Thermal Damage

In high-risk industries such as petrochemical processing, oil and gas, and chemical manufacturing, piping systems are subject to high thermal loads, corrosive exposure, and severe dynamic operating conditions. Traditional welded pipe supports rigidly fix the pipe to structural members, often preventing natural axial movement caused by thermal expansion or contraction.…
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Clambrace – A Revolution in Pipe Support Systems

Pipe supports are critical for industrial systems, ensuring stability, safety, and longevity. They manage thermal expansion, reduce vibration, and prevent damage, enhancing operational efficiency. Proper support selection and installation are vital for handling pipe weight, movement, and environmental factors. Explore how well-designed pipe supports improve reliability and safety in industrial…
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Clambrace Installed on a Beam

Clambrace Taps Cogbill as Exclusive North American Distributor

Cogbill, under its RedLineIPS brand name, a leader in advanced piping solutions, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with Clambrace, Belgium, the innovative clamped pipe guide system. RedLineIPS is now the sole distributor of Clambrace products across North America, bringing this game-changing technology to industrial facilities in the United…
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A collection of industrial pipe supports in red, white, and blue, including clamps, adjustable bases, and pipe elbows, displayed on a black background.

The Importance of Pipe Supports

Pipe supports are critical for industrial systems, ensuring stability, safety, and longevity. They manage thermal expansion, reduce vibration, and prevent damage, enhancing operational efficiency. Proper support selection and installation are vital for handling pipe weight, movement, and environmental factors. Explore how well-designed pipe supports improve reliability and safety in industrial…
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