Support System for Process Piping and Method of Installation

摘要

A support system for process piping and method of installation are presented. An adjustable hanger rod assembly includes a rod with oppositely oriented external threads at opposite ends thereof. These threads are adapted to mate with internal threads in respectively associated sleeves. One of the sleeves is fixed to a support system, while the other sleeve is fixedly secured to a pipe clamp. The oppositely oriented threading of the rod allows the rod to operate as a turnbuckle, such that rotation of the rod adjusts the elevation of the pipe clamp and an associated pipe retained thereby. Once a desired adjustment has been achieved, the rod and associated pipe clamp may be locked into position by tack or spot welding of the rod to the associated sleeves.

主权项

1. A method for installing a suspended piping system, comprising:
securely attaching a plurality of pipe hangers to a support surface, each said hanger having a length; engaging clamps of each of said hangers with a pipe; adjusting an effective length of each of said plurality of hangers to set a desired elevation of said pipe at each said hanger; wherein said step of adjusting said effective length comprises rotating a central member of said hanger about a longitudinal axis of said central member, said central member being in telescoping engagement with an associated one of said clamps at a first end thereof and in rotational engagement with a receiving member at a second end thereof; and wherein said step of rotating said central member causes said effective length of said hanger to shorten or lengthen as a function of a direction of said rotation; and wherein said step of securely attaching comprises fixing said receiving members to said support surface.