I-Rod® Clip
Prevents corrosion at pipe shoes, cradles and saddle clamp supports
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 three 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.
I-Rod® material FAQs
I-Rod® Clip specs
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 three 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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