Frequently Asked Questions
A common application of hold-down supports is on compressor applications or anywhere that vertical movement must be restricted, but horizontal movement can be allowed.
42″ Hold Down with Wedge Support
It depends upon the system conditions, temperature, flow rate, pipe material, and ambient conditions. Yes, you would damage it if you do not have proper loading of the snubber. That’s why we recommend a full stress analysis of the system prior to replacing supports.
Mechanical Snubber Installed in the Field
The best way to anchor a pipe to exterior brick would be by utilizing a HD-1 anchor hold down clamp by bolting the support to the brick surface.
HD-1 Anchor
One method of clamping pipes to a wall would be to use the PTP HD-1 hold-down pipe support.
Anchor Type Hold-Down Pipe Clamp
There are numerous ways to mount a pipe to the floor including using u-bolts, hold-down pipe clamps, or pipe shoes. The most applicable of these options depends upon the use of the support whether it be as a load carrying member, guide or anchor.
Hold-Down Pipe Clamp
The pads that are bonded to the inside of the hold-down clamps along the radius may either be 3/32” thick PTFE, 25% glass filled slide plates or ¼” thick belting material. These pads allow for movement of the pipe within the hold-down clamp.
Hold Down Clamps with PTFE Liners
Hold-down pipe clamps are used in applications where you would like to either 1.) anchor the pipe in position or 2.) permit axial movement of the pipe. Slide plates, such as PTFE, 25% glass filled or graphite, can be incorporated into the design to reduce the friction between the pipe and clamp.
Hold Down Clamp