PipingFitting.com manufactures pipe supports, saddles and hangers for above-ground and buried steel piping. Saddles, clamps, U-bolts, sliding and fixed supports, roller supports and spring hanger assemblies can be produced to standard series or built to the project drawing, in carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized or painted finish.
Products we make
- Pipe saddles (J1-J12 series) – insulated and uninsulated saddles, flat bottom and curved bottom
- Pipe clamps and U-bolts – single and double bolt clamps, with or without insulation spacers
- Sliding and fixed supports – pipe shoes, slide plates, guide plates and anchors
- Roller supports – for lines that move with thermal expansion
- Spring hangers and constant effort supports – variable and constant spring assemblies
- Brackets and trestles – wall brackets, floor stands and fabricated trestles to drawing
Custom manufacturing
Pipe supports are usually the last item detailed on a project, and the drawings often differ from the standard series. We build supports to the drawing or the isometric: the attachment height, the shoe length, the insulation thickness and the bolt pattern are all made to suit the line as installed.
- Made to the support drawing – dimensions, plate thickness and attachment details as drawn
- Insulation thickness accommodation – saddle depth and clamp diameter sized for the finished insulated line
- Finish options – hot-dip galvanized, painted, or black with anti-rust oil
- Material options – carbon steel, galvanized steel and stainless steel for corrosive environments
- Marking – support tag numbers, line numbers and shipping marks on every piece
Pipe support video
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply supports to a standard series or only to drawing?
Both. Standard saddle and clamp series are available from stock patterns, and project-specific supports are fabricated to the drawing. Send the support list or the isometrics and we will confirm which items are standard and which need fabrication.
Can supports be galvanized?
Yes – hot-dip galvanizing is available, with the coating applied after fabrication and any drilling, so the finished support arrives ready to install without site re-finishing.
Send your drawing or specification and we will confirm the manufacturable details before quoting: Request a quotation · email info@pipingfitting.com · WhatsApp +86 19833770783.
Support types and typical use
| Support type | Function | Typical position |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe saddle / shoe | Carries the insulated or bare pipe and spreads load over the support steel | Horizontal runs on sleepers, beams and trestles |
| Slide plate / guide | Allows thermal movement or restrains lateral movement | Long straight runs between anchors |
| Roller support | Reduces friction where the line moves appreciably | Large diameter lines and long expansion runs |
| Clamp and U-bolt | Holds the pipe to the bracket or channel | Riser and wall bracket runs, instrument lines |
| Spring hanger | Carries load while allowing vertical movement | Lines with significant thermal displacement |
What to send with a support inquiry
- Support type and tag number, or the support drawing / isometric
- Pipe nominal size, pipe outside diameter and wall thickness at the support
- Insulation type and finished insulation thickness, where the line is insulated
- Attachment height from the structural steel to the pipe centreline
- Material and finish: carbon steel, galvanized, stainless, painted or anti-rust oil
- Quantity and required documents – material certificate, dimensional report, shipping marks