Why shouldn I just specify pipe supports the “old way”?
Problem: Welded supports represent heat sink conditions resulting in energy loss. Expensive materials, welding and inspection procedures are often required on high temperature alloy steel pipe to minimize the likelihood of stress corrosion and to assure a sound weld. Solution: In most cases, pre-insulated supports do not require any welding to the pipe, since there is no metal to pipe contact, pre-insulated supports virtually eliminate process of pipe heat loss at point of support. Problem: Available “standard” catalog hangers may not permit the maximization of support spacing. Solution: By using our supports, which allow for greater spans between support locations, the customer realizes major material and labor savings, as less structural steel and fewer supports are required. Problem: Today’s light density fiberglass insulation has insufficient compressive strength to support most pipe loads without crushing. This leads most contractors to be creative with insulating each support. So
