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Piggy back blocks - All types and sizes
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Customized and specialized Piggy back blocks options
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Extensive inventory
We keep common sizes of piggyback blocks in stock for fast delivery, thanks to our well-maintained inventory, ensuring quick fulfillment of your orders.
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Bespoke custom types
We have the capacity to manufacture Piggy back blocks according to client drawings or specifications, utilizing a wide range of materials to meet your needs.
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Fast delivery in the EU & UK
Our strategic location close to the Port of Rotterdam, enables us to provide rapid and efficient deliveries to customers across Europe.
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Competitively priced products
With our manufacturing expertise and advanced facilities, we provide quality products at competitive prices. Request a free quote today.
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+ 50 years of industry experience
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Piggy back blocks
In some pipe laying operations it is required to have above the larger diameter pipe simultaneously a smaller service pipeline. To ensure that the smaller pipelines are correct supported they can be attached to the main pipeline by using a piggyback block (Clamp system). The purpose of the assembly is to facilitate laying the pipe system. Piggyback blocks are polyurethane or rubber saddles through which the small diameter pipe passes.
The saddle has an axial split on its base to allow easy installation of the smaller pipeline. The rubber saddle and therefore the smaller diameter pipe are then strapped onto the larger diameter pipe by steel, alloy or Kevlar Straps.
All our pipeline piggyback blocks are custom made according to customer requirements. We can supply the rubber only or the full system including the straps and tools.
We have a lot of experience for years in house in producing and supplying piggyback clamping systems. Therefore would it be interesting to help you with new projects or requirements for piggyback clamping blocks.
Advantage of rubber and Polyurethane piggyback blocks:
• Flexible
allows movement and expansion of the secondary pipeline.
• Easy installation
through the axial split in the piggy block.
• Lightweight
operator friendly.
• Delivery time
own production with short lead times.
Pipeline centraliser
To install a number of pipelines within a circle close to each other, has always causes problems for engineers. To prevent the damaging of these pipelines and there coatings when they expanding en touch each other during operational, Ruplatec supply these centralisers in Polyurethane.
We produce these in Polyurethane because it insulate and gives No problems with corrosion in comparison to the steel version.
FAQ
What are piggyback blocks?
Piggyback blocks are rubber or polymer components used in pipelay operations to attach a secondary line, such as a cable, umbilical, or small pipeline, alongside a primary pipeline.
Why are piggyback blocks used?
They ensure that the secondary line is securely fixed to the main pipeline, preventing movement, abrasion, or entanglement during installation and operation.
How do piggyback blocks work?
The blocks act as clamps, guides, or spacers. They hold the smaller line in position while maintaining a consistent distance from the main pipeline, allowing controlled movement where required.
In which applications are piggyback blocks commonly found?
They are widely used in offshore oil and gas projects, subsea installations, and other marine pipeline systems where multiple lines need to be deployed together.
From which materials are piggyback blocks made?
Typically, they are manufactured from durable elastomers or polymers with high resistance to seawater, pressure, and mechanical stress, ensuring long-term performance in subsea environments.