WEAR Technologies

Product catalog summary

Introduction to WEAR™ Pipe Restraint and Vibration Isolator: The WEAR™ (Wire Energy Absorbing Rope) system is designed to protect structures from steady-state vibrations and seismic or dynamic loads. It cushions, restrains, and reduces energy through damping while compensating for thermal expansion. The system is simple, with no oils, seals, or complex moving parts, eliminating common issues associated with hydraulic or mechanical restraints.

Options Available: Various end connections are available to fit existing hardware from manufacturers like Lisega, Bergen Paterson, and others. For specific sizing or application information, contact a local representative or Enidine directly.

Typical Applications: The WEAR™ system is suitable for use in power generating plants, chemical plants, coker units, nuclear plants, refineries, pulp and paper mills, and more. It addresses issues such as hydraulic transients, seismic restraints, structural vibration, and wind loading.

WEAR™ Benefits: Key benefits include control of flow-induced steady-state vibrations, protection during seismic or transient events, thermal expansion compensation, no maintenance due to the absence of fluids, and corrosion resistance.

Environmental Conditions: The system operates effectively in temperatures ranging from -40º to 200º F (normal) and up to 350º F (faulted), with 100% relative humidity and radiation exposure up to 1 x 10⁹ RAD. It can handle pressures from 7 psia to 70 psia.

Technical Specifications: The document provides detailed dimensional data for various WEAR™ models, including load capacities, stroke lengths, spring rates, and weights. The damping effect is illustrated through a hysteric loop plot, showing energy dissipation. It is recommended that thermal travel does not exceed 75% of the total travel capacity to maintain functionality.

Compliance and Quality: The WEAR™ system meets government, military, and nuclear quality control requirements and is exempt from surveillance testing. It can be supplied to ISO 9001, Mil-Q, Mil-I, B31.1, or ASME Section III subsection NF standards.

Contact Information: For further inquiries, Enidine can be contacted at their Orchard Park, New York location via phone, fax, or email.

Catalog excerpts

WEAR™ Pipe Restraint Vibration Isolator

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Introducing WEAR™ Pipe Restraint and Vibration Isolator Options Available Various end connections are available to meet existing hardware such as Lisega, Bergen Paterson, Basic Engineers, PSA, Grinnel, Anvil and others. For sizing or specific application information, call your local representative or Enidine directly. Typical Applications • Pipe Restraint • Hydraulic Transients These new generation energy absorbing restraints feature simple construction. There are no oils, seals or complex moving parts required to perform their function. The design has eliminated the problems often associated...

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WEAR™ Restraint Model No. *Pin-to-pin is ±1.5 inches. ** Additional lengths and customizations are available, please contact factory. Load vs. Deflection Curve The damping effect of the WEAR™ is illustrated in the plot as a hysteric loop which energy is dissipated by the WEAR™ restraint. It is recommended that the total thermal travel of the WEAR™ device does not exceed 75% of the total travel capacity of the WEAR™ restraint. At 100% of the maximum deflection the WEAR™, it becomes a rigid unit.

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