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Standard parts of Pipe Supports

ClevisA device which provides for the

attachment of a threaded rod to a

bolted or pinned connection.

Clevises are some of the most

frequently used linking elements in

industry. These parts can be found

everywhere where simple

movements are required, e.g. linear

pulling, pushing or even axle offset

compensation. In addition to

standard clevises made of steel,there are also clevises made of

stainless steel.

TurnbuckleA turnbuckle, stretching screw or

bottlescrew is a device for adjusting

the tension or length of ropes,

cables, tie rods, and other

tensioning systems. It normally

consists of two threaded eyelets,

one screwed into each end of a

small metal loop, one with a left-

hand thread and the other with a

right-hand thread. The tension can

be adjusted by rotating the loop,

which causes both eyelets to bescrewed in or out simultaneously,

without twisting the eyelets or

attached cables.

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Pipe Clamp

A pipe attachment for suspension ofhorizontal stationary insulated lines.

One of the most common clamps in

the petro and chemical industry.

Double Bolt Pipe ClampA pipe attachment for suspension of

horizontal stationary lines.

Recommended for the suspension

of pipe requiring up to NPS 4 of

insulation and where flexibility of

the clamp may be necessary.

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Extension Pipe or Riser

ClampA Riser clamp is a device used for

suspension of vertcal stationary

lines without the use of hanger rods

and by mechanical building trades

to support vertical runs of piping at

each floor level. The devices are

placed around the pipe and integral

fasteners are then tightened to

clamp them onto the pipe. The

friction between the pipe and riser

transfers the weight of the pipe

through the riser to the buildingstructure. Risers are generally

located at floor penetrations,

particularly for continuous floor

slabs such as concrete.

Round Bend U-BoltA U-shaped rod with threaded ends

used as a support or guide.

U-bolts come in all sizes and

shapes, but, there are many

common features. In the

manufacture of millions of these

items, there is a common

nomenclature that appears

throughout the industry for many of

the dimensional characteristics.

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Adjustable steel Band

HangerA pipe attachment for suspension of

horizontal stationary lines and

providing a means for vertical

adjustment. Function: For fire

sprinkler and other general light

weight piping purposes.

Welded attachment

A structural attachment welded tothe bottom of structural steel

members and used as a means for

connecting hanger rods etc..

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Plate Lug

A structural attachment whichprovides a means of connecting

rodtype hangers to structural steel

members via a pin or bolt through

the hole of the lug.

Adjustable Pipe SupportThis support type is used for

support of piping from below

without welding to the pipe andconsists of a steel saddle, nipple,

and pipe reducer, and it connects to

a threaded pipe standard.

Note: On this page are the most common standard pipe supports specified, but there are many more

standards available. MSS SP-58 for instance has more then 50 standard Support Types.