Engineering

Engineering Overview

Our engineering department is staffed with experienced professionals who have over 100 years combined experience in the design of pipe supports who can ensure that the business goals of our clients are met in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. These professionals are capable of working with any type of pipe support client whether it’s a grassroots construction project or a revamp and upgrade project.

The team of engineers here at Rilco have developed custom computer software applications utilizing the latest technology in engineering software packages aiding in the planning, engineering, and design phase of every project.

Capabilities 

  • Pipe Stress Analysis
  • Static Stress Analysis
  • Dynamic Stress Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Steam Line Analysis
  • CFD Analysis
  • Surge Analysis
  • Research & Design
  • Process Design/Audit
  • Feasibility Report Prep
  • HAZOP/HAZID/SIL
  • Engineering Supports
  • 3D Modeling of Piping Supports
  • Pipe Supports Troubleshooting

Innovative Designs

We understand that to maintain as one of the top pipe support manufactures, we have to innovate. That is why our engineers are constantly searching for ways to make our products not only better but also cost-effective.  In the research, our R&D team focuses on using materials that will last longer, designing sizes and shapes that will fit in awkward places, and testing the prototypes to ensure that safety will not be compromised.

Precise Calculations

Accuracy is a crucial factor in making things work correctly, safely and last long. To guarantee this precision, we train our engineers to use top-rated MathCAD and AutoDesk’s Inventor 360 software programs in our product designing process.

Rigorous Testing

We perform in-house testing of all newly engineered products.  We utilize our Baldwin BTE 400 that has a load cell of 400,000 lbs. testing capability in both the tension and compression aspects.  The BTE 400 is also controlled by the latest Instron fully digitized servo controller that is capable of performing and collecting data on every possible test configuration.  The engineering and R&D departments work closely together to ensure all products not only meet, but exceed industry standards.

Research & Development (R&D)

With innovation as one of our top priorities we employ an R&D team that has kept Rilco at the forefront of pipe support technology.  Our in-house testing equipment has allowed us to continuously experiment with new materials and technologies and enabled our R&D team to vet out each product from idea conceptualization to production.

Some of the research experiments we conduct at our facility include:

  • Physical Load Testing
  • Low Temperature Testing of Polyurethane and Cryogel® Z Insulated Pipe Supports
  • High Temperature Testing of Calcium Silicate and Pyrogel® XT-E Insulated Pipe Supports
  • Low Temperature Coil Spring Cyclic Testing
  • Belleville Washer Fatigue Testing