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Mech-Q Piping Software

Mech-Q Piping: Spec-Driven 2D/3D Plant Design & Routing Automation

Manual pipe routing and disconnected block libraries slow down plant design. Mech-Q solves this by embedding intelligent, parametric piping tools directly into your CAD application. Built for piping designers and plant engineers, it accelerates everything from initial process schematics to 3D fabrication models and production isometrics.

Flexible Layout Modes

• Generate native CAD geometry instantly based on your project requirements:
• 3D Solid Modeling: Build full-scale 3D piping layouts with precise clearance checking.
• Double-Line Orthogonal: Draft accurate 2D plan and elevation views for construction documentation.
• Production Isometrics: Streamline spool fabrication detailing with built-in isometric routing tools.
• Single-Line Schematics: Rapidly lay out P&IDs and process flow diagrams using standard symbology.

Standards-Compliant Component Libraries

• Access a deep, customizable database conforming to ASME, ANSI, and ISO standards:
• Piping Systems: Butt-welded, socket-welded, flanged, threaded, stainless steel, ductile iron, and PVC.
  Grooved Piping: Full support for Victaulic couplings, valves, and specialized fittings.
• Inline Equipment: Instantly drop in parametric models of centrifugal pumps, vessels, and tanks built to your dimensions.
• Pipe Supports: Secure layouts with adjustable hangers, shoes, anchors, and structural clamps.

Advanced Production Workflows

• Automated Bill of Materials (BOM): Instantly extract comprehensive material take-offs directly from your drawings to eliminate procurement errors. Export data to external spreadsheets or place it as drawing annotations.
• Customizable Databases: Easily modify existing dimensions and pressure ratings or build custom project catalogs to match client specs.

Universal CAD Interoperability

Mech-Q runs as a native plugin with zero file-conversion lag, working seamlessly within your existing environment:

Supported Platforms:

• Autodesk AutoCAD (all versions including all verticals)
• Autodesk AutoCAD LT
• Bricsys BricsCAD
• progeCAD
• CADian
• GstarCAD
• ZWCAD
• and IntelliCAD.

The Bottom Line: Mech-Q replaces thousands of static legacy blocks with a single engine that builds fittings dynamically based on size and schedule. This eliminates block library maintenance and avoids the high costs of standalone plant design platforms by supercharging your current CAD licenses.

A Comprehensive Piping drawing module for drawing simple and complex piping systems for all engineering industries, including: Process Piping Refineries Pharmacutical Petrochemical Nuclear Building services

Modules include:

Main Features:

• 2D (Single line & Double) & 3D
• Comprehensive range of pipe & fittings
• Auto-BOM - fully customisable
• BOM Descriptions can be easily edited
• Database editor included
• Several draw options
• Insulation, customisable layers
• Easy to use.

Types of Pipe & fittings included:

• Butt Welded
• Socket Welded
• Screwed
• Grooved
• Cast Iron (Flanged)
• Ductile Iron (Flanged)
• Ductile Iron (Grooved)
• DI - Mechanical Joint
• Stainless Steel Tube
• Soil Piping (No-Hub)
• PVC
• PVC-DWV
• Copper
• PE
  and more...

Sizes:

• Pipe size range from DN 15 - 900
  (1/2"-36" NB + 1/16 - 3/4" Tube) -DIN, ISO & ANSI
• Welded Fittings: DN 15 - 900 (1/2"-36" NB)
• SW & Screwed Fittings: DN 6 - 100 (1/4"-4" NB)
• Grooved: DN 15 - 600 (1/2"-24" NB)
• Cast Iron (Flg): DN 25 - 450 (1"-18" NB)
• Ductile Iron (Flg)/Grooved/MJ: DN 80 - 1600 (3"-64" NB)
• Stainless Steel (OD)Tube: DN 6 - 100 (1/4"-4" NB)
• Sanitary Piping DN 15 - 150 (1/2"-6" NB)
• Tubing: DN 8-16 (1/4-16" NB)
• PVC-U, PVC-Sch80 & PVC-DWV: DN 15-300 (1/2"-12")
• Copper DN 15 - 100 (1/2"-4" NB)
• PE-BW DN 15 - 1000 (1/2"-40" NB)
  Victaulic

Flanges:

• Blind
• Plate
• Bossed
• Welding neck
• Slip-on
• Lap Joint
• Ring Joint (RTJ)
• Long Neck
• Socket weld
• Table A - Table J (Australian)
• DIN PN6-PN100
• BS PN6-PN100
• ANSI: 150-2500
• and User Defined flanges

Valves:

• Ball valves
• Gate valves
• Glove valves
• Check valves
• Angle valves
• Plug valves
• 3-Way
• 4-Way
• Butterfly valves
• Control valves
• and User Defined valves (several design options)

 

Isometric Piping

The Pipe Isometric Utility will generate pipe isometric diagrams and pipe spools drawings.

Main Features:

• Comprehensive range of pipe & fittings
• Auto-BOM - fully customisable
• BOM Descriptions can be easily edited
• Database editor included
• Sizes of symbols can be changed by user
• Several scaling options
• Custom symbols can be added
• Iso-Dimensioning tools included
• Insulation, customisable layers...
• Easy to use

Iso Piping BOM customization options include:

• BOM Fields can be turned On/Off
• Custom BOM descriptions of pipe/fittings
• BOM Balloons options
• Several leader styles
• BOM Stock Codes option
• Custom BOM remarks
• Custom BOM ratings notes
• Custom BOM field length, width and insertion
• Custom layers, text font, text size...
• Custom fields headers...
   

Other Modules

Pipe Schematic/Single Line Pipe Diagram

This is a Single line pipe generator. The routine will allow the user to effortlessly draw simple or complex pipe schematics. The user is simply asked to pick points to generate the pipe and at each point the user can pick from a comprehensive icon menu to select the appropriate fitting, valve, pump gauge or hanger. The user is also given the option to draw a LEGEND of the used symbols and/or to form a Bill Of Materials of the fittings and pipes used to draw the schematic or single line pipe diagram.
 

Vessels

Main Features:

• Easy change of design parameters
• 2D and 3D option
• Horizontal & verstival vessels
• Several nozzelscan be added to vessel body & heads
  (Nozzel size, flange type and location - fully customisable)

Heads type include:

• Ellipsoidal
• Hemisherical
• ASME Flanged & Dished
• Flat

Drawing mode:

• Complete,
• Heads or vessel body
• Front View
• End View
• Plan view
• Elevations
• 3D.
   

Centrifugal Pumps

Main Features:

• Easy to change and add new designs
• Design parameters fully customizable
• Save pump designs for later use
• Front, end & plan view draw elevations
• Add the designed pump to your drawing with ease.

Pipe Hangers & Clamps

• Pipe clips and Riser clamps
• Saddle Clamps and Guides
• U-Bolt Clamps and Guides
• Pipe Shoes

Main Features:

• Large selection of sizes & designs
• Option to add fasteners
• Display of design safe loads
• Front, end & plan view draw elevations

P&ID CAD Module

The Mech Q P&ID module allows you to build and maintain a library of mechanical symbols to be used in Pipe and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings. This application covers the standard Piping and Instrumentation symbology outlined in the ANSI/ISA-S5.1-1986 code.
 
Main Features

• Easy Customization

The program gives you full control of the symbols sizes, layers used, text size and font, as well as many other settings. The program also lets you add your own symbols with ease.

• Layers Customization

Mech-Q P&ID lets you specify the layers settings of each of the main P&ID item groups:

Pipe
Fittings
Equipment
Valves
Instrument Equipment
Instrument Balloons
Symbols
Logic Functions
For each of the above you can set the layer Name, Color and Linetype.

When you start P&ID module, at the top of the program dialogue you will find the layer setting of the selected item. This layer setting will correspond to the Layers configuration setting and will be the layer that Mech-Q will use to draw the item on. However, you can override the layer setting of the current item by entering selecting another layer name, linetype (Pipe only) or color.

• Sizes (or Scales) Configuration

The Mech-Q P&ID size settings affect the size appearance of all the different categories of P&ID items.  You can change these sizes to suit your requirements

• User Defined Symbols

One of the important features of the Mech-Q P&ID program is the ability to add new or user defined symbols. User defined symbols can be added to each P&ID item category.

• Auto-BOM

The Module includes the auto-generation of Bill of Materials (BOM)

Service & Maintenance

Note: 
12 months Service & Maintenance Contract (SMC) included with each Mech-Q license purchased
($149 value)

The Mech-Q SMC includes:        

• All upgrades of Mech-Q Piping Pro. module.
• All Mech-Q updates.
• Plus: Priority support
  ...More details

12 monhs, 24 months and 36 months contracts are available

 

 

 

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