Eliminate corrosion at pipe cradles and shoes
I-Rod® Clips are designed to provide the same I-Rod® anti-corrosion benefits to pipe cradles and clamps that it brings to flat pipe supports. I-Rod® is an extremely strong thermoplastic material machined to a half-round shape; a single piece can support up to 10,000 lbs. The contact area with the round pipe is minimized to prevent moisture from becoming trapped and causing corrosion damage. I-Rod® Clips are available in all sizes – including custom dimensions – and in four types of I-Rod® material to accommodate extreme operating temperatures of up to 480°F (249ºC).
Conventional pipe support designs trap water, which soon leads to corrosion that can eventually cause pipe failure.
I-Rod® Clips installed in a pipe shoe. The half-round shape allows moisture to evaporate, eliminating trapped water that causes corrosion damage.
What is I-Rod?
I-Rod® is a special type of plastic
I-Rod® Clips are made from the same I-Rod® that was originally developed for I-beam style supports. I-Rod® has a high compressive strength and is subject to very little creep over time, so it can last up to 20 years in the field.
Key design points
Strength
Exhaustive lab tests have confirmed that I-Rod® has excellent compressive strength and a very low friction coefficient.
Inspection
I-Rod® provides an electrically isolated stand-off between pipe and supporting clamp, allowing easy maintenance and inspection.
Half-round shape
I-Rod's half-round shape minimizes contact between the pipe and the support, eliminating moisture accumulation.
Extreme temperatures
I-Rod® is available in four different materials that collectively are rated to perform in temperatures ranging from -166° F to 480° F.
How to order I-Rod® Clips
I-Rod® Clips for clamps and cradles
I-Rod® Clips are only available from Deepwater Corrosion Services and our licensed distributors and international resellers. I-Rod® Clips come in a few different configurations, including I-Rod® HT Clips and I-Rod® PEEK Clips.
Download Nu-Bolt® 3-D CAD models
Download free CAD models of Nu-Bolt® assemblies for use in designing your next project. Hundreds of files in the most popular CAD formats are available.
The I-Rod® online store is now open for business
The full line of I-Rod® products and accessories are now available at our new e-commerce site at I-Rod.com. All of our I-Rod® offerings, specs and downloads can be found in one place, along with convenient online ordering in the US and UK, with other regions coming soon.
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