Pipe supports used in high or low temperature applications may contain insulation materials. The four main functions of a pipe support are to anchor, guide, absorb shock, and support a specified load.
The load includes the weight of the pipe proper, the content that the pipe carries, all the pipe fittings attached to pipe, and the pipe covering such as insulation. Mounting element that transfers loads from a pipe to supporting structuresĪ pipe support or pipe hanger is a designed element that transfer the load from a pipe to the supporting structures.
