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Comprehensive range of pipe support systems designed for rigid anchoring, thermal movement accommodation, and vibration isolation across various industrial applications.

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Support Type / Primary Application Design Characteristics & Load Capacity Key Applicable Standards & Specifications
RIGID SUPPORTS (Fixed Points, Anchor Points)

Design: Zero movement allowance, Heavy load capacity, Structural attachment

Applications: Anchor points, equipment connections, seismic restraints

Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized

Load Range: Up to 50,000+ kg

Design Standards:
  • MSS SP-58 (Pipe hangers & supports)
  • ASME B31.1/B31.3 (Process/power piping)
  • EN 13480-3 (Metallic industrial piping)
Structural:
  • AISC Steel Construction Manual
VARIABLE SPRING HANGERS (Vertical Thermal Movement)

Design: Spring-loaded, Variable support force, Vertical movement compensation

Applications: Hot piping systems, vertical movement accommodation

Travel Range: 25-300mm standard

Load Range: 50-50,000 kg

Spring Standards:
  • MSS SP-69 (Pipe hanger selection)
  • EN 13480-3 (Spring hanger requirements)
Spring Design:
  • ISO 10243 (Compression springs)
CONSTANT SUPPORT HANGERS (Large Vertical Movement)

Design: Constant support force, Large travel range, Cam/lever mechanism

Applications: Large thermal movement, critical piping, power plants

Travel Range: Up to 600mm+

Load Range: 100-50,000 kg

Standards:
  • MSS SP-58
  • ASME B31.1 (Power piping)
  • ISO 14692 (GRP piping supports)
Testing:
  • MSS SP-89 (Visual inspection)
GUIDES & RESTRAINTS (Lateral Movement Control)

Design: Lateral restraint, Allow axial movement, Prevent pipe buckling

Applications: Long straight runs, directional control, seismic zones

Types: Wear pads, U-bolts, guide clamps

Clearance: Typically 1.5mm per side

Design Standards:
  • MSS SP-127 (Bearing pads & guides)
  • ASME B31.1 (Guide spacing)
  • EN 13480-3 (Guide requirements)
Seismic:
  • ASCE 7 (Seismic design)
SLIDING SUPPORTS (Horizontal Thermal Movement)

Design: Low friction surfaces, Horizontal movement allowance, Wear protection

Applications: Horizontal pipe runs, thermal expansion accommodation

Materials: PTFE, graphite, stainless steel slides

Friction Coefficient: 0.1-0.3 typical

Friction Standards:
  • ASTM D1894 (Coefficient of friction)
  • MSS SP-58
Material Standards:
  • ASTM D1710 (PTFE sheet)
ROD HANGERS & CLAMPS (General Pipe Support)

Design: Adjustable rods, Clevis attachments, Standard components

Applications: General piping support, HVAC systems, plumbing

Materials: Threaded rod, steel clamps, galvanized

Sizes: M8 to M36 rods, various clamp sizes

Component Standards:
  • MSS SP-58
  • EN 15085 (Threaded components)
  • ISO 898 (Mechanical properties)
Rod Standards:
  • ASTM A36 (Steel rod)
PIPE SHOES & SADDLES (Load Distribution)

Design: Load spreading, Insulation protection, Vibration damping

Applications: Heavy pipes, insulated pipes, equipment connections

Types: Standard shoes, insulation shoes, wear plates

Materials: Carbon steel with insulation inserts

Design Standards:
  • MSS SP-58
  • ASME B31.1
Insulation:
  • ASTM C585 (Insulation dimensions)
VIBRATION ISOLATORS (Noise & Vibration Control)

Design: Spring/damping elements, Vibration isolation, Noise reduction

Applications: Pump connections, equipment piping, sensitive areas

Types: Spring isolators, rubber isolators, inertia bases

Isolation Efficiency: 85-95% typical

Vibration Standards:
  • ISO 10846 (Vibration isolation)
  • ASHRAE Handbook (Noise control)
Testing:
  • ASTM E90 (Sound transmission)
SEISMIC BRACING SYSTEMS (Earthquake Resistance)

Design: Seismic restraints, Dynamic load capacity, Building code compliance

Applications: Seismic zones, critical facilities, safety systems

Components: Braces, struts, sway braces

Codes: IBC, ASCE 7, OSHPD compliance

Seismic Standards:
  • ASCE 7 (Minimum design loads)
  • IBC Chapter 16 (Structural design)
  • NFPA 13 (Fire protection seismic)
Testing:
  • ICBO AC156 (Seismic test)
CARBON STEEL SUPPORTS (General Service Applications)

Design: Standard material, Cost-effective, Paint/galvanized finish

Applications: Non-corrosive environments, indoor applications

Standards: ASTM A36, A500, galvanized per ASTM A123

Temperature: Up to 400°C

Material Standards:
  • ASTM A36 (Structural steel)
  • ASTM A123 (Galvanizing)
  • ISO 630 (Structural steels)
Corrosion:
  • ISO 12944 (Paint systems)
STAINLESS STEEL SUPPORTS (Corrosive Environments)

Design: Corrosion resistance, Clean environments, High temperature

Applications: Chemical plants, food processing, marine, outdoor

Grades: 304, 316, 316L stainless steel

Finish: Mill finish, polished, electropolished

Material Standards:
  • ASTM A240 (SS plate)
  • ASTM A276 (SS bars)
  • ASTM A479 (SS bolts)
Sanitary:
  • 3-A Sanitary Standards
PLASTIC/COMPOSITE SUPPORTS (Non-Metallic Piping)

Design: Non-corrosive, Lightweight, Electrically insulating

Applications: Chemical piping, HDPE/GRP pipes, electrolytic areas

Materials: PP, PVDF, GRP, coated metals

Features: No galvanic corrosion

Plastic Standards:
  • ISO 14692 (GRP piping)
  • ASTM D1784 (PVC materials)
Chemical Resistance:
  • ASTM D543 (Chemical testing)
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