Cogbill Construction, LLC

10/29/2026

Industrial slide plates are specialized components designed to reduce friction and allow for controlled movement between two surfaces. They are a type of linear bearing, typically used in applications where thermal expansion, contraction, or other forces cause movement between structural elements or machinery components.

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10/28/2026

🦾 Six months of momentum. A lifetime of integrity. 🦾

Halfway through the year, the SmartPad System continues to be the most talked-about advancement in pipe support technology. From Oilfield Technology to Offshore Engineer, they can't stop talking about our composite solution that is delivering on the promise of zero-maintenance corrosion protection.

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The RedLineIPS SmartPad System is the culmination of extensive development efforts initiated in 2013 to solve leading industrial problems for good.

10/27/2026

Pipe hangers protect your piping by carrying weight from above, keeping elevation/alignment, and letting the line move as temperatures change—so flanges stay true and equipment nozzles aren’t overstressed. With liners or isolation hardware, hangers also protect pipe coatings at contact points, reducing metal-on-metal wear and the CUPS risk that starts where pipe meets steel.

Why they matter: fewer leaks, quieter systems, longer asset life, and safer operations. Choose clevis/clamp/trapeze hangers for general duty and spring hangers for hot lines with elevation change; add adjustable hardware (threaded rod/turnbuckles) to fine-tune height during install and maintenance.

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10/26/2026

Custom metal work shouldn’t be a gamble.
Cogbill builds consistent parts with tight fit-up, strong welds, and reliable lead times.
From small components to welded assemblies, we’ll match your spec and keep it moving.
Request a quote and let’s knock it out.

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10/23/2026

Article: Suitability of the SmartPad System for New Construction and Maintenance Projects

Pipe supports are where corrosion prevention plans usually succeed—or quietly fail.

Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS) is a constant operational challenge driven by water entrapment, crevice dynamics, and tight touchpoints. But the real headache for integrity engineers and project managers is finding a solution that works across both capital projects and ongoing maintenance.

In our latest article, we break down how the SmartPad System bridges the gap between greenfield construction and brownfield maintenance:

🔹 New Construction: Installs seamlessly into fabrication & assembly schedules to eliminate metal-to-metal contact from Day 1.

🔹 Maintenance & Retrofit: Protects in-service piping without requiring costly hot work, shutdowns, or complex line lifts.

🔹 Long-Term Integrity: Simplifies visual inspection and reduces long-term NDT/inspection costs over the lifecycle of the asset.

Whether you're specifying for a new facility build or managing corrosion on operating assets, protecting pipe touchpoints doesn't have to be complicated.

Read the full breakdown here

https://smartpadsystem.com/smartpad-system-new-construction-maintenance/

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SmartPads are designed to reduce corrosion under pipe supports (CUPS) across the full lifecycle—from new construction to maintenance retrofits. This article explains why supports corrode even with coatings, compares common mitigation methods, and shows how SmartPads enable fast installation and pr...

10/22/2026

Non-adjustable pipe supports are the set-and-forget backbone of many systems—fixed shoes, guides, anchors, U-bolts/clamps, and rigid hangers that are built to one elevation and load. They carry weight and control movement with simple, robust geometry, so they resist loosening, hold alignment, and stay quiet under vibration. Choose them when the steel is true, the elevation is known, and thermal growth is already managed by guides/anchors or expansion joints.

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10/21/2026

Shim Block Assembly 101

Shim block assemblies are support components used to raise, level, and fine-tune the elevation of a pipe support where precise height control is required. They are commonly installed by themselves or in hold-down clamps, or similar support details, when the piping system must be brought to a specific operating elevation without refabricating the main support steel. In practical terms, a shim block assembly creates a controlled buildup between the support base and the support component above, helping correct fit-up differences, compensate for construction tolerances, and achieve proper load engagement.

A typical shim block assembly may include shim plates, structural plates, rods, guides, or other hardware, depending on the design and load requirements. Liners can also be incorporated where needed to help manage friction, protect contact surfaces, reduce metal-to-metal contact, or suit the service conditions at the support interface. The purpose of the assembly is not only to add height, but to do so in a stable and repeatable way that maintains alignment and transfers load properly into the structure below. Shim block assemblies are widely used in industrial piping systems where support elevation affects slope, drainage, nozzle alignment, or engagement with nearby restraint components.

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10/20/2026

Custom, adjustable pipe supports matter because your site isn’t “standard.” Elevations vary, steel settles, lines grow with heat, and nozzle loads have limits—so supports must be built to your exact geometry and service, not pulled off a shelf. That’s why the shop you trust matters: clear RFIs, 3D models, CNC-cut parts, qualified WPS/PQR, and in-process QC turn drawings into hardware that fits first time and holds spec under real conditions.

Adjustability is the safety valve for reality—threaded take-up, shims, and slotted bases let crews dial height and restraint so flanges align and guides don’t bind. When each step is right, installs go fast, schedules hold, and your system runs quietly and reliably.

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10/19/2026

From raw plate to field-ready steel: hoppers, transitions, vessels, stacks, stands, platforms, augers, cyclones, stair treads, saddles. CAD/CAM files become CNC-cut kits, precision formed and welded, then blasted, coated, and ready for a fast install. One shop, predictable fit and schedule.

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10/15/2026

When it comes to pipe support, we've got your back (and your pipes!). Explore our comprehensive line of dependable pipe supports designed for every industrial need.

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