A process for the manufacture, assembly and continuous construction of tubular sections made of steel or polymer in individual pipelines with gradual movement that is designed to mechanize and automate a process substantially eliminating or mitigating existing inefficiencies and risks, considerably reducing the time vessels need to be moored at piers while paying extremely expensive daily rates, increasing the quality of welds, inspections and the entire process The process including inside the manufactured unit one or more weld cabins and a series of support devices with synchronized driven and free wheels that carry the pipe segments while simultaneously enabling movement of the entire stalk without external interference, following the joining of several pipe segments (welded together), of variable length, in which the embodiments provided in the present invention enable each stalk to be approximately 1.2 km long or longer.

Hygienic standoffs to seal nuts, bolts, anchor brackets, and other mounting hardware used within tube and pipe hanger systems within industrial manufacturing facilities that require clean, sanitary, and sterile environments and more specifically to hygienic standoffs that do not require the use of caulk, adhesives, acrylic latex, silicone, polyurethane, rubber, or other sealing compounds. The hygienic standoffs instead seal to a pipe, tube, or other surface using an interlocking ridged seal of elastomeric material to form a watertight seal preventing the buildup of dirt, liquid, bacteria, and other contaminants.

Hygienic standoffs to seal nuts, bolts, anchor brackets, and other mounting hardware used within tube and pipe hanger systems within industrial manufacturing facilities that require clean, sanitary, and sterile environments and more specifically to hygienic standoffs that do not require the use of caulk, adhesives, acrylic latex, silicone, polyurethane, rubber, or other sealing compounds. The hygienic standoffs instead seal to a pipe, tube, or other surface using an interlocking ridged seal of elastomeric material to form a watertight seal preventing the buildup of dirt, liquid, bacteria, and other contaminants.

Disclosed is a device for assisting in movement of a cylindrical body. The device has a curved band dimensioned to encircle a portion of the cylindrical body; two handles connected to the curved band; and attachment points provided at both ends of the curved band for connecting to a strap. The device disclosed herein allows for a cylinder to be moved without undue stress being on a user's back. Also disclosed are kits containing the device, as well as methods of using the device to move a cylindrical body.

Disclosed is a device for assisting in movement of a cylindrical body. The device has a curved band dimensioned to encircle a portion of the cylindrical body; two handles connected to the curved band; and attachment points provided at both ends of the curved band for connecting to a strap. The device disclosed herein allows for a cylinder to be moved without undue stress being on a user's back. Also disclosed are kits containing the device, as well as methods of using the device to move a cylindrical body.

Pipe supports are described herein. A pipe support can include a first elongated body having a first top surface for supporting a pipe having a pipe surface, a second elongated body having a second top surface for supporting the pipe and a support structure slidably coupled to the first elongated body and to the second elongated body such that the first top surface or the second top surface is in contact with the pipe surface when the other of the first top surface and the second top surface is not in contact with the pipe surface.

In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.

A method of monitoring wear of a buffer includes holding a pipe for transporting a fluid and an electrical cable using a buffer placed on a support plate. The buffer includes a base, a plurality of fingers, and a roller contacting the support plate. The plurality of fingers includes a first finger, a second finger, and a third finger. The first finger and the second finger define a first cavity for receiving the pipe, and the second finger and the third finger defines a second cavity for receiving the electrical cable. The method includes detecting acoustic waves generated by the roller on the support plate. The method further includes analyzing changes in frequencies of the acoustic waves to determine an extent of the wear of the roller over time. The method includes triggering an alert when an increase in the frequencies of the acoustic waves exceeds a pre-determined threshold value.

A method of monitoring wear of a buffer includes holding a pipe for transporting a fluid and an electrical cable using a buffer placed on a support plate. The buffer includes a base, a plurality of fingers, and a roller contacting the support plate. The plurality of fingers includes a first finger, a second finger, and a third finger. The first finger and the second finger define a first cavity for receiving the pipe, and the second finger and the third finger defines a second cavity for receiving the electrical cable. The method includes detecting acoustic waves generated by the roller on the support plate. The method further includes analyzing changes in frequencies of the acoustic waves to determine an extent of the wear of the roller over time. The method includes triggering an alert when an increase in the frequencies of the acoustic waves exceeds a pre-determined threshold value.