Pipe supports, pipe hangers, or pipe shoes are used to carry the load of heavy pipes in industries. Other functions of pipe supports include anchoring the pipes, absorbing shocks, and elevating the pipe at some height. Different types of pipe supports available are rigid support, spring support, and snubber. Structural steel is the most preferred material for fabricating pipe shoes. Wondering why structural steel designs are ideal for making pipe supports? We have three reasons for you.
They Last Long
Often, the pipes and pipe supports need to be stored in a warehouse for a long time while the power plant is being built. Concrete pipe supports can lose their properties and effectiveness over the months of storing, while metal supports can get corroded due to natural and weather conditions. In such a case, structural steel is an ideal material. Structural steel doesn’t get corroded or loses its strength. Additionally, it is fire and mold resistant. Hence, pipe supports last long.
They Are Less Costly
The purchase cost of the structural steel material is lesser than other materials such as copper, concrete, and steel. It is less costly to install a structural steel pipe support than installing a stainless steel or concrete pipe support. Structural steel pipe supports are less prone to damages while fabricating. Hence, structural steel is more cost-effective than any other material used for fabricating pipe supports.
They Have High Load Bearing Capacity
Pipe supports made of structural steel can bear a large amount of weight. This includes the weight of the pipe, content that the pipe carries, pipe fittings attached to the pipe, and the pipe insulation. Pipe supports also have to sustain in the occasional strenuous situation such as natural calamity and high water or steam pressure. Due to the high strength, stiffness, toughness properties, structural steel pipe supports can bear such heavy loads.
This material is highly ductile and malleable too which provides a variety of structural steel designs for pipe supports. If you want to know more about the structural steel pipe supports or want us to fabricate supports for your industry pipes, give us a call and get your quote today.
