Pipe hangers and pipe supports include clevis hangers, beam clamps, pipe clamps, brackets, pipe straps and other accessories that hold or support pipes in place. Pipe hangers can be used as anchor points to control expansion. In a piping system, devices such as valves, heavy flanges and pumps should be supported independently. Typically, a pipe hanger is suspended from a beam or other structural support above the pipes. By contrast, a pipe support rests or is secured to a floor or other structural support below the pipes. A pipe clamp can be attached in any direction, typically to a wall or other upright structural support. A pipe strap can support pipe and in some cases provide additional strength to the pipe wall, as in a temporary repair. A pipe bracket is a plate or tube that holds pipe in place. An industrial pipe hanger is designed for long service in harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, and heavy vibrations.
Specifications for pipe hangers and pipe supports include pipe size, maximum recommended load, weight, and material of construction. Most products are made of fiberglass, steel, or stainless steel. Some pipe hangers and pipe supports are corrosion-resistant, non-conductive, or flame-retardant. Others conform to IPS dimension standards or are available in special colors. Products with custom sizes are also commonly available.
Pipe hangers and pipe supports include clevis hangers, beam clamps, pipe clamps, brackets, pipe straps and other accessories that hold or support pipes in place. Pipe hangers can be used as anchor points to control expansion. In a piping system, devices such as valves, heavy flanges and pumps should be supported independently. Typically, a pipe hanger is suspended from a beam or other structural support above the pipes. By contrast, a pipe support rests or is secured to a floor or other structural support below the pipes. A pipe clamp can be attached in any direction, typically to a wall or other upright structural support. A pipe strap can support pipe and in some cases provide additional strength to the pipe wall, as in a temporary repair. A pipe bracket is a plate or tube that holds pipe in place. An industrial pipe hanger is designed for long service in harsh conditions, such as extreme temperatures, corrosive environments, and heavy vibrations.
Specifications for pipe hangers and pipe supports include pipe size, maximum recommended load, weight, and material of construction. Most products are made of fiberglass, steel, or stainless steel. Some pipe hangers and pipe supports are corrosion-resistant, non-conductive, or flame-retardant. Others conform to IPS dimension standards or are available in special colors. Products with custom sizes are also commonly available.
A pipe hanger manufacturer that meets U.S. military specifications may produce resilient pipe hangers that conform to MIL-M-24476 or MIL-M-17508 (BB configuration only). ASTM International (formerly called the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) maintains several standards that apply to pipe hangers and pipe supports, including ASTM F708 (standard practice for design and installation of rigid pipe hangers) and ANSI/MSS SP-69-2003 (pipe hangers and supports - selection and application). Pipe hangers and pipe supports are also covered by standards that apply to building materials such as ASTM E84 (Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials).
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