How Are Clamps and Hangers Used?
Both 212 Pipe Clamps and 260 Clevis Hangers are used to secure various types of pipe or conduit systems to prevent any movement that may cause breakage and damage. In industry, pipes convey essential liquids and gases in a wide range of viscosities and temperatures. The size and diameters of those conduit systems vary depending on the maximum flow volume required.
Industries like mining, oil and gas, petrochemical, food processing, cryogenics, fire prevention, and plumbing, for example, need secure, safe, and reliable conduction of gases or liquids. The pipes channeling the material must be securely in place to eliminate breakage that can be extremely dangerous, particularly in potentially seismic conditions.
As a result, particular types of hardware are needed to ensure the pipes are adequately secured. The fixtures required to mount the pipe systems must accommodate a specified range of sizes, temperatures, and corrosion resistance.
Industrial designers identify the best locations for industrial systems and determine whether the applications should run horizontally, vertically, or both. These may be suspended from a ceiling or other overhead support, or they may be installed horizontally against a wall or other protected surface.
Pipes tend to be routed away from human or equipment contact to avoid unintended contact.
Where is a 212 Pipe Clamp Used?
A 212 pipe clamp is capable of securing pipes in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. Perfect for channeling hot or cold pipes, plain carbon steel 212 clamps withstand temperatures up to 750°F while galvanized clamps handle temperatures up to 450° F.
These clamps are available in sizes ranging from ½” to 30” in diameter. The clamps wrap around the pipes securely with bolts at each end of the clamp. These clamps are also used in various design with resting supports and can be welded to both T- style designs or H-style designed resting supports to allow bolting on of the pipe support as opposed to welding on the resting support.
What Does a fig 260 Clevis Hanger Do?
In many industrial environments, the safest place to mount a pipe system is anywhere that a forklift cannot go, i.e., the ceiling. If you are going to "hang" something from the ceiling or an overhead beam, a hanger seems appropriate.
A 260 Clevis Hanger consists of a yoke secured to an overhead support and allows gravity to “cradle” the pipe securely within the loop. These are vertically adjustable and available in various sizes from ½” to 30-inches across.
Clevis hangers secure suspended non-insulated stationary pipe. Because these allow some lateral movement and adjustment, 260 Clevis hangers are considered the top choice for cast iron, PVC, or ABS drainage pipes when some sloping is essential.
The hangers are made from carbon steel, stainless, or hot-dipped galvanized steel. They are capable of conducting gases or liquids to a maximum temperature of 650°F.
