Supports
Supports
Supports
pipe
supports is arranged ac-
cording to a coordinated
system with comparable
criteria for applications
and design, and compat-
ible connections.
Our products are based on
practical experience and
intensive development
work spanning more than
20 years and comply in all
respects with the require-
ments of modern plant and
pipe technology.
The series of catalogues
on the right with their
completely new concept
is categorized according
to subject, taking into
account the requirements
of our customers.
These catalogues include
all the information and
data needed for planning
and applications.
The clear arrangement and
presentation helps users to
understand this vast field
and makes the work of the
designer easier.
Simply order the
catalogues you require.
Hangers and supports
Variable spring
hangers/supports
Constant hangers/
supports
Connecting parts
Pipe clamps
Supports
Sliding supports, an-
chors, guides
Brochure No. 1758
Roller supports
Brochure No. 1753
Dynamic parts
Sway struts
Connections
Clamps
Structural steelwork
Standard designs
Custom designs
Pipe clamps
Horizontal pipe clamps
Riser clamps
Engineering and service
Advice
Planning
Service
Catalogues for pipe support products
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The company
Our company, situated in
the traditional industrial
state of Saxony, has a
long history in the manu-
facturing of high-quality
investment goods for
pipelines and plants.
The incorporation of
the company into the
Witzenmann Group in
1991 concentrated the
production of all pipe
supports in the plant
at Werdau. The whole
knowledge of the group
is now available, and
that in turn has placed
the company on an even
broader footing.
The Witzenmann Group
was formed around the
pioneer company in this
sector. Today, the group
employs approx. 3,200
employees in 23 Compa-
nies worldwide. The main
plant has been located in
Pforzheim since the com-
pany was founded in 1854.
More than 100 years ago,
Witzenmann established
the metal hose and expan-
sion joints industry after
the invention of the metal
hose.
Entrepreneurial activity, in-
ventiveness and trendset-
ting product developments
have made Witzenmann
one of the leading com-
panies worldwide in the
field of flexible metal ele-
ments such as metal
hoses, expansion joints
and metal bellows as well
as automotive parts and
pipe supports.
Progressive technology
and a high awareness of
quality established our
leading position in the field
of pipe supports many
years ago. The expansion
of our range has strength-
ened this position. This
enables us to meet even
special market require-
ments.
Our current range includes
the whole range of HYDRA
variable
spring hangers and
constant hangers retain
their original supporting
properties practically
unaltered even during
a long service life.
We use helical coil springs
to DIN 2095 and DIN 2096
acting as compression
springs as the load-
bearing elements of the
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variable spring
and constant hangers.
They are cold- or hot-
coiled, depending on
the wire diameter.
After coiling and temper-
ing, the hot springs are
closed to their solid height
several times. Afterwards,
they are shot-blasted with
steel balls to harden the
surface. A 100% crack
detection test guarantees
that they are completely
free from cracks.
Standard versions are
given an impact-resistant,
highly elastic alkyd varnish
coating after priming with a
phosphate coating. If re-
quired, special treatments
such as plastic coating or
treatment with zinc dust
paint can also be carried
out. For outdoor use, we
recommend an additional
terrosone coating.
The safe, buckling-resis-
tant design, the certified
production methods with
special heat treatment
and the meticulous final
inspections guarantee a
permanently linear force-
travel characteristic.
Relaxation
Relaxation is a loss of
strength for a constant
fixity length, and depends
on stress, temperature and
time. It can be shown as
the percentage of loss of
strength in relation to initial
strength. A suitable special
heat treatment consider-
ably reduces the relaxation
of our coil springs, com-
pared with conventional
coil springs (see diagram).
The stress range during
operation of the springs
used in HYDRA
variable
spring and constant hang-
ers is so favourable that
even at a constant tem-
perature of 80 C no
appreciable relaxation
occurs.
Production method
Cold coiling
Hot coiling
Wire diameter
in mm
< 8
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Material
High-grade steel
to EN 10270-2
Stainless steel
to EN 10089
Relaxation of helical coil springs
Reference values for long-term behaviour at different ambient
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HYDRA
variable spring
hangers and supports
are pipe supports that
allow movement with a
linear, varying load-carry-
ing behaviour; the load
changes in proportion to
the hanger travel.
Operating principle
The load-carrying behav-
iour corresponds to the
characteristic of the
spring used, i.e. the load
decreases during upward
movement of the spring
plate and increases during
downward movement.
These devices, which are
more economical than
constant hangers, are used
in all cases in which the
vertical movement to be
absorbed does not exceed
60 mm and the pipework
supported can sustain a
change of load between
installation and operation
without any difficulty; 25%
of the operating load is
normally regarded as a
permissible load variation.
The non-buckling spring,
the special shape of the
spring plate and the rigid
connection between
threaded rod and spring
plate more or less avoid
any unwanted lateral
forces on the spring plate.
Result:
HYDRA
variable spring
hangers exhibit extremely
low friction values and
minimal deviation from the
theoretical load.
Load/Travel diagram
FHD FHG
FHS
FSS/FSP
FSG
FDT
Head plate
with double lug
Spring plate
with stop nibs
Spring housing
Compression
spring
Name plate with
travel scale and
load data
Base plate
Safety ring
Turnbuckle
Threaded rod
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Permanent spring
protection
The spring is enclosed in a
housing which protects it
from mechanical damage.
The spring plate centres
the spring and prevents
friction between spring
and housing.
Nibs on the spring plate
act as stops to prevent
the spring being closed
to its solid height at over-
load and, as a result, from
damaging the surface
protection.
Optimum corrosion
protection
Before assembly, the
components of the hanger
can be protected against
corrosion, either by elec-
trogalvanizing, hot-dip
galvanizing, a plastic coat-
ing or painting.
The final assembly of the
patented hanger is carried
out by positive locking
action; the surface protec-
tion is thus not damaged,
neither by welding nor by
mechanical action.
The name plate riveted to
the housing, which also
acts as a travel scale, is
made of stainless steel;
the matt surface and black
inscription ensure legibility.
Easy installation
and operation
All types can be connected
simply and securely to the
supporting structure.
The cold and hot states
are clearly indicated on the
name plate by coloured
triangles (red and blue).
The respective loads are
stamped next to them.
A patented, infinitely vari-
able travel stop keeps the
spring plate in position (in
both directions) and can
only be loosened at the
correct load.
The load can be adjusted
easily by turning the turn-
buckle (adjusting nut on
series FHS, FSS, FSP and
FSG), with the spring plate
and its nibs preventing
rotation.
Subsequent adjustment of
the travel stop is possible
at any time in any position
required because the travel
stops with their adjustable
laminations can be perma-
nently fixed to the housing
to prevent them being lost.
All devices are absolutely
maintenance-free
no wear and tear and no
need for spare parts!
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Constant hangers and supports
HYDRA
constant
hangers and supports
are pipe supports that
allow movement with a
constant load-carrying
behaviour; the load re-
mains hardly unchanged
over the hanger travel.
Operating principlen
In the HYDRA
constant
hangers the varying force
of the compression spring
is transformed into a con-
stant force at the loading
point by means of a suit-
ably adjusted lever mecha-
nism.
These devices, whose
design is more complex
than that of variable spring
hangers, are required when
greater vertical movements,
60 mm and more, are to be
absorbed, or if load devia-
tions must not exceed
5% to avoid undue strain
on component connec-
tions or critical pipelines.
The lever principle
The lever dimensions of
the HYDRA
constant
hangers have been opti-
mized such that the
required constancy of the
load is ensured over the
whole range of adjustment,
even after any load adjust-
ments after installation.
Furthermore, the great
advantage of constant
hangers, based on the
lever principle, is that
the full hanger travel is
not reduced if the load
is adjusted.
they have been adjusted,
or a subsequent load
adjustment (average load
deviation 3%).
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HYDRA
constant hangers
exhibit very good load
constancy throughout the
travel range, irrespective of
the required load to which
Load/Travel diagram
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KVD
KHS
KSR
KVS
Name plate
Spherical
bearing
Turnbuckle
Travel scale with cold
and hot positions
Travel stop,
infinitely variable
Lever mechanism
Load adjustment
Adjustment
scale
Coil spring
Spring housing
Spring plate
Base plate
Guide
Load adjustment
Lever arm
Spring
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Spring lever arm
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Permanent protection
for the spring
The springs are protected
against mechanical dam-
age by housings which
have inspection openings
on only the bottom or the
side.
The non-buckling spring
is positioned in centering
devices and guided by the
spring plate so that friction
between housing and
spring is avoided.
Stop nibs prevent the
spring being closed to its
solid height at overload
and, as a result, from
damaging the surface
protection.
Optimum corrosion
protection
Various means are used
before assembly to pro-
tect all ferritic parts against
corrosion, e.g.
painting,
electrogalvanizing,
hot-dip galvanizing,
plastic coating.
The final assembly of the
hanger is carried out by
positive locking action; the
surface protection is thus
not damaged, neither by
welding nor by mechanical
action.
The pivots as well as the
patented retainers holding
the pivot are made of
stainless steel (1.4541).
The name plate riveted to
the housing is made of
stainless steel (1.4541);
it is a matt surface with
black inscription.
Easy
installation
The design of all types of
constant hanger allows
simple and secure con-
nection to the supporting
structure for all require-
ments; low weight facili-
tates installation.
Hot and cold states are
clearly indicated on the
travel scale by coloured
triangles (red and blue).
A practical percentage gra-
dation on the travel scale
1)
clearly indicates working
travels and travel reserves.
A patented, infinitely vari-
able travel stop, which
works in both directions,
keeps the hanger in the
installation position and
cannot be released until
the hanger is adjusted to
the actual load.
The travel stop may be
fixed in any hanger posi-
tion at any time because
the infinitely variable
mechanism cannot be
detached from the
housing.
Connection to the load is
by means of a turnbuckle,
which is turned until the
required load FS is reached
or the pipe to be supported
has reached the desired
position.
With constant supports,
adjustment is carried out
by means of adjusting
nuts.
Easy load
adjustment
A load adjustment with easy
access, easy operation and
clear indication allows the
factory-adjusted required
load FS to be adjusted to
suit the actual conditions.
The design of the load ad-
justment mechanism means
that only one screw has to
be adjusted.
The adjustment range is at
least 15% of the required
load (wider ranges are pos-
sible on request).
The load adjustment never
reduces the working travel or
travel reserves.
Low-friction bearings
All rotating bearings used
in constant hangers are a
combination of ground
stainless steel axles and
PTFE compound bearings,
which guarantee minimum
friction.
Axle retainers made of
stainless steel, which also
form the running surfaces
of the axial bearings, en-
sure permanent protection
against dirt and corrosion.
Spherical bearings at the
loading point also with
low-friction PTFE surfaces
allow the direction of load
application to change by
up to 4 in any direction
without any significant
change in the load devia-
tion.
All devices are absolutely
maintenance-free no
wear and tear and no
need for spare parts!
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A mm scale showing the
distance travelled directly can
be supplied on request.
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Apart from the pipe sup-
ports already described,
such as variable spring
and constant hangers,
accessories are available
to create the various
assemblies between
the supporting steel
structure and the part
supporting the pipe
the pipe clamp.
Function
Connecting parts are
attached to steel struc-
tures by welded or clamp-
ing lugs and square plates,
and threaded parts like
turnbuckles, eye nuts and
clevises in combination
with threaded rods to
bridge the distances.
Furthermore, connecting
lugs are also available to
facilitate the attachment
of cold connecting parts
to hot pipe clamps at
higher operating tempera-
tures.
Using HYDRA
clamping
lugs, there is no need
for welding; their design
allows them to be adjusted
to suit different beam
flange dimensions.
Safety
HYDRA
connecting parts
are clearly categorized into
load groups according to
our hanger system (page 9),
based on metric thread
diameters; these parts
correspond to clearly
defined nominal loads
which are approved for
ambient temperatures not
exceeding 80 C.
This facilitates selection of
the parts suitable for the
respective requirements and
guarantees the required
load-carrying capacity.
The certified threaded parts
are precise forged parts with
dimensions up to M48.
Confusion is avoided by a
marking which indicates
load group, material and
manufacturer. Threaded
rods have rolled threads,
which avoid sharp notches
and stress concentrations.
Materials
For all connecting parts we
use DIN EN materials as
follows:
1.0038/S235JR for
sheet metal parts or steel
sections
1.0503/C45 for forged
parts
1.0553/S355JO for
threaded bars
1.0038/S235JR
1.5415/16 Mo3 or
1.7335/13 CrMo 4-5
and others for
connecting lugs
Corrosion protection
Corrosion protection is a
standard feature of all
connecting parts. Welding
lugs and square plates are
given a coat of primer; all
other parts are electrogal-
vanized and given a yellow
chromate finish, an espe-
cially favourable protection
for all threads. Other suit-
able types of corrosion
protection can be agreed
upon as required.
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The dimensions of all types
of pipe clamps have thus
been determined so that
they, like variable spring
hangers, constant hangers
and connecting parts, can
sustain an overload
1)
of
2.5 times the nominal load
without permanent defor-
mation even at operating
temperatures.
Suitable design of the sup-
porting parts or intervening
connecting lugs ensures
that the operating tem-
peratures of eye nuts or
clevises do not exceed the
permissible temperature
of 80 C.
1)
An increase in load of 70%
is permissible when selecting
clamps for known load condi-
tions, taking into account the
maximum loads. Even then, a
satisfactory degree of safety can
be assured.
Materials
We use only DIN EN
materials for pipe clamps.
For the most frequent
applications, we have
selected three standard
materials according to the
table below, which covers
the temperature range up
to 530C.
Clamps made of other
heat-resistant or austenitic
materials like 1.4541,
1.4571 and 1.4958 (Incoloy
800H) can be supplied on
request. The correction
factors for the design for
higher or lower tempera-
tures can be taken from
the tables on page 74.
Approval certificates can
be supplied for all clamp
materials.
Corrosion protection
Pipe clamps mainly sub-
jected to temperature
loads are usually supplied
blank, i.e. without surface
protection. In the case
of clamps for use with
low pipe temperatures, a
suitable surface protection
can be applied to either
the complete clamp or
individual parts situated
outside the thermal insula-
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General
Pipe clamps in direct con-
tact with pipes conveying
a medium must sustain
not only the load due to
pipe weight and force
components occurring
during operation, but also
the conditions caused by
the often very high
temperatures of the media
in the pipes.
Their design enables
HYDRA
horizontal and
riser clamps to cover the
vast field of potential appli-
cations and also to form
a distinct system, based
on systematic standardi-
zation, which helps the
designer to make the right
choice.
Standard materials for pipe clamps
Material Material Temperature
No. to DIN EN (fomerly) range
1.0038 S 235 JR RT up to 300C
1.5415 16 Mo3 350C up to 480C
1.7335 13 CrMo 4-5 500C up to 530C
1.7380 10 CrMo 9-10 520C up to 580C
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Function
Horizontal clamps are
used as supports for pipes
installed horizontally.
Apart from two-bolt
clamps to DIN 3567 this
series has been extended
to DN 1200 the series
of flat steel clamps also
includes medium and
heavy-duty types, based
on technical requirements
and considering economi-
cal production facilities
and reasonable use of
materials (fig. 1).
We also offer three-bolt
clamps (fig. 2) with longer
lugs to suit the tempera-
ture range and the neces-
sary insulation thickness.
In case of higher loads,
the patented grip clamps
(fig. 3), produced in two
load series, and the U-type
clamps are available. Due
to their optimum design,
they are characterized by
low load-to-weight ratios.
Optimum design and
production
Flat steel clamps are
cold-formed or hot-formed,
depending on the materials
used and their thickness.
Subsequent heat treatment
is carried out if required.
Inherent weaknesses and
increased residual stresses
can thus be reliably avoided.
An optimum bending radius
(fig. 4) between clamp
strap and clamping lug
reduces the degree of
deformation and bending
stresses due to working
conditions. This increases
the load-carrying capacity.
The design of the grip
clamp means that only
minimal material forming
is necessary. We can
therefore dispense with
subsequent heat treatment.
Notching the support lug
near the pipe obstructs the
heat flow, which leads to
low temperatures in the
supporting parts and
extremely low heat losses.
The double rods surround-
ing the pipe and their con-
trollable tightening torque
ensure optimum force
transfer to the pipe (fig. 5).
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horizontal clamps
Easy installation
The manufacturing toler-
ances of our flat steel
clamps are such that they
still fit exactly in the case
of maximum pipe toler-
ances. For minimum
tolerances, contact is
ensured by tightening
the bolts.
The gap between the two
halves of the clamp allows
eye nuts or connecting lugs
to be fitted as required.
Technology you can rely on
Clamp production line
The pivoted, rotating rods
of the grip clamp, inserted
into the support lugs, can
easily be placed around
the pipe, thus facilitating
mounting.
The threaded rods of the
grip clamp can be adapted
to cope with the tolerances
of the specified pipe diam-
eter and any ovalness of
the pipe cross-section.
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riser clamps
Function
Riser clamps are used as
supports for vertical pipes.
Formed clamps (fig. 1)
are suitable for the smaller
size and lower nominal
load ranges (up to DN 300
and FN = 40 kN). The load
transfer to the clamp is
by means of shear lugs
welded to the pipe because
the clamp fits around the
pipe with some play.
These clamps, whose
profile dimensions are
determined by torsion, are
economical solutions only
in the case of lighter loads.
Box-type clamps (figs 4
and 5) are suitable for higher
loads. Owing to their ideal
load-carrying form, they
have the smallest possible
load-to-weight ratio.
The connections required
for the resulting loads at
the temperatures expected
are achieved by various
support lugs and end
plates
Box-type clamps are
designed for supporting
the pipe by way of four
shear lugs (fig. 2) or two
shear pins (fig. 3). Shear
pins are required when
pipes with rigid supports
are expected to deviate
from the vertical during
operation. Please read the
respective notes in the
chapter Planning and
design.
Optimum design and
production
Formed clamps are cold-
formed or hot-formed,
depending on dimensions
and materials used.
Subsequent heat treatment
is carried out if required.
The design of the clamps
allows mounting with a
gap between clamp and
pipe. Direct contact with
the pipe is not required.
The bolted connection
between the two halves of
the clamp prevents torsion,
achieves defined loading
conditions and avoids
additional loads caused
by a temperature-related
increase in diameter.
Easy Installation
Formed clamps, which
essentially consist of two
straps, can be mounted
very easily because they
leave a small gap when
enclosing the pipe. The
gap between the two
halves of the clamp can
be reduced to a certain
extent during installation.
This ensures even contact
between the four shear
lugs and the riser clamp.
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Box-type clamps consist
of torch-cut parts, some
bent, connected by
bolts. The intentional gap
between clamp and pipe
reduces the temperature
at the points of maximum
stress.
Box-type clamps, which
are made of several light-
weight parts, are very easy
to fit. The parts are easily
fitted together and secured
with just a few bolts.
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variable spring
and constant hangers
have been employed in
the most diverse indus-
trial installations and
have been operating
without any cause for
complaint for more
than 20 years.
Constant progress in
development and ongoing
improvements have made
our pipe supports into
high-quality products
which make an essential
contribution to plant safety.
All pipes subjected to
high service temperatures,
especially high-pressure
steam pipes, but also
steam boilers and chemi-
cal reactors, place high
demands on the pipe
supports; loads have to
be carried and undue
deformations have to be
avoided.
HYDRA
variable spring
and constant hangers with
their accessories meet
these requirements during
the entire service life of the
plant maintenance-free
and with consistent opera-
tional reliability.
HYDRA
constant hangers
in outdoor use on a district
heating pipe.
HYDRA
variable spring
hangers on an exterior
pipe in a refuse incinera-
tion power plant and in
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double hanger
with trapeze in thermal
power stations, a constant
hanger in a vertical
arrangement with base
plate, and a constant
hanger in a horizontal
arrangement with double
lug as well as a variable
spring hanger application.
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constant and
variable spring hangers of
different sizes on supply
lines, constant hangers
in vertical and horizontal
arrangements on the
high-pressure steam pipes
in a major power station.
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constant hangers,
variable spring hangers
and variable spring sup-
ports in chemical plants
and a large constant
hanger in a lignite-fired
power station.
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VH size
VH size
Nominal
travel
Nominal
travel
VH size
Load group (LGV)
Surface protection
Load group (LGV)
Flange width
Flange thickness x 10
Surface protection
Width Installation dimension E
Load group (LGV)
Material
Surface protection
Load group (LGV)
Surface protection
Nominal
travel
Load group (LGV)
1)
Nominal length/Span
Load group (LGV)
1)
Travel stop
Threaded connection
Surface protection
Load group (LGV)
2)
Travel stop
Threaded connection
Surface
protection
Travel stop
Threaded connection
Surface protection
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Series
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Z T N 2 4 . 1 2 0 0 3 7 . 2
3)
Specify outside diameter of pipe if non-standard.
4)
Nominal load of bracket for MSN series.
Threaded rods
Example
Two-bolt clamps
Example
Three-bolt clamps/
Grip clamps/
U-type clamps
Example
Riser clamps/
Dynamic load
clamps (MSN)
Example
Trapezes
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Nominal diameter
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Nominal diameter
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Length
Material
Installation dimension E
Nominal
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3)
Nominal load
Span/Installation dimension E
Load group (LGV)
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Material
Surface
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Load group (LGV)
Material
Surface protection
Surface protection
Surface protection
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Load group (LGV)
Span
Material
Surface protection
Connecting parts/Accessories
Constant hangers/Constant supports
Spring hangers/Spring supports
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Spring hangers
with double lug
with threaded connection
for continuous tie rod FHS
FHD
FHG
FHS
Spring Supports
with support plate, steel
with support plate, PTFE
with spherical sway heads
Connecting parts for
sway support
dynamic load clamp
bracket
Constant hangers
horizontal with double lug
vertical with double lug
horizontal with base plate
vertical with base plate
FSS
FSP
FSG
Double hanger with trapeze FDT
MSN
MBS
KHD
KVD
KHS
KVS
0.16 500
0.16 100
0.32 200
35 100
Nominal
load kN
Nominal
travel mm
Nominal
load kN
Nominal
travel mm
Nominal
load kN
Load group
mm
50 500
100
50 200
variable spring
and constant hangers
meet these requirements
as suitability tests have
shown and as inspections
and tests of actual con-
signments constantly
prove.
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Initial load: Fmin
Nominal load: FN
Required load: Fk, s
(cold load)
Required load: Fw, s
(hot load)
Spring rate:
Spring travel, total: xN
Nominal travel: sN
Required travel: sS
Travel reserve: sR
FN FN Fmin
xN sN
=
Variable spring hangers and supports
Load/Travel characteristics, tolerances
1)
Permissible tolerances for angled load application: 6%
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Condition for average load
setting:
Nominal travel: sN
Required travel: ss
Travel reserve: sR
Design criteria for
hangers:
Loads to be carried from
pipe calculation (required
load)
Dead loads of trapezes,
pipe shoes and hanger
housings to be carried
(if applicable)
Vertical movement to be
absorbed (required travel)
Direction of vertical
movement from cold
to hot (up/down)
Simultaneous horizontal
movement (determines
length of or angled load
application on support
assembly)
Type of connection
between hanger and steel
structure (suspended or
base-mounted, welded/
bolted/clamped)
Levels for hanger/support
arrangement (determines
type of connection)
Distance from pipe centre-
line to steel structure
(determines support
assembly design)
Location, e.g. indoors/
outdoors (determines type
of corrosion protection)
Design criteria for pipe
clamps:
Operating load at support
point
Pipe diameter
Temperature of medium
(service, design, etc.)
Thickness of pipe
insulation
Orientation of pipe
(horizontal, vertical)
Span between riser clamps
Materials of pipe clamps
(e.g. austenite)
Normally, additional loads
resulting from hydraulic
pressure testing or from
pickling of high-pressure
steam pipes do not have
to be considered when
selecting hangers and
clamps. Such loads are
covered by the overload
tolerances of hangers,
clamps and connecting
parts. All parts of our
hanger systems can
sustain 2.5 times the
nominal load without
permanent deformation
(the temperature reduction
in pipe clamps is taken
into consideration).
Further stipulations may be
necessary in special cases,
which may lead to special
types as described starting
on page 102.
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Nominal load: FN
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Required load: Fs
Average load
set: Freal, average
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Constant hangers and supports
Load/Travel characteristic, tolerances
Consideration of load
tolerances and friction
For the calculation of
piping systems, both load
tolerances and, in particu-
lar, unavoidable frictional
forces have to be consid-
ered. Even if such forces
are very low, they add up
to have an effect on the
operational behaviour of a
highly flexible system
causing considerable devi-
ation from the calculated
behaviour if they are not
taken into consideration as
force components acting
opposite to the movement.
Unintentional changes to
pipe positions may be the
result, causing a risk of
condensate accumulation,
water hammer, unpre-
dictable stress increases
and other problems.
Conditions for hanger
and clamp design
Besides general conditions
such as the applicable
regulations, standards,
specifications and docu-
mentation, special criteria
for each support position
have to be specified.
1)
Permissible tolerances for angled load application: 6%
Fs Freal, average
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Basic decisions
concerning the
selection of hangers
Before the final selection of
the hanger type, a decision
must be taken as whether a
rigid or a movable pipe
support is necessary. It
must then be clarified
whether a variable spring
hanger is adequate or a
constant hanger is neces-
sary (the term hanger in this
context is also taken to
include support).
A rigid, swinging sus-
pension is selected if ver-
tical movements at the
support point do not occur
or are not allowed, where-
as horizontal movements
are allowed to a certain
extent.
Variable spring hangers
are used for short vertical
travel up to approx. 60 mm
and when the load varia-
tion of the spring hanger
due to the spring rate
has to be sustained by
the pipe or the connected
installation component.
This load variation between
hot state and cold state is
usually limited to approx.
25% of the hot load. If
greater load variations can
be tolerated, more travel
can also be accepted.
Constant hangers must
be used where greater ver-
tical travel or a constant
load is required. The per-
missible load deviation of
the constant hanger max.
5% of the required load
is unavoidable and must
be absorbed by the plant.
Note:
If spring hangers are used,
it must be decided before-
hand whether forces due
to weight are to be balanced
in the hot or the cold state
of the pipe. In the former,
additional loads on the
pipe are avoided in the
hot state; in the latter, in-
stallation is made easier
because it is possible to
balance loads at loosened
connections.
Double hangers
Usually, a single hanger is
selected for reasons of
cost.
The need for a double
hanger could be planned
from the beginning or may
arise while selecting the
hanger.
The reasons for this are:
Pipes or other plant com-
ponents situated above the
pipe to be supported.
The use of riser clamps.
A small height difference
between steel structure
and pipe centre-line, which
does not leave enough
space for installing the
support assembly required,
or would cause an exces-
sively angled load applica-
tion (> 4%).
A high required load that
cannot be carried by the
supporting steel structure
at one point or cannot be
sustained by the largest
hanger type in our range.
In such cases, two parallel
assemblies are used, each
carrying half the required
load. The horizontal pipes
can then be supported
on trapezes, or perhaps
by using a trapeze-type
double hanger. If advis-
able, two large hangers
can be combined to form
one unit with twice the
load-carrying capacity (see
Special types, page 102).
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Selecting connecting parts
During the initial planning
stages it is often only the
sizes of the hangers that
are determined. But to
establish exactly which type
of device is to be used, the
best design option and
connecting parts must also
be selected. The decision
must then be taken as to
whether the connection is
to be mounted on the steel
structure from above or
below. Variable spring
hangers can also be
mounted between the
steel beams.
Another selection criteria
concerning constant
hangers is the question
of whether a vertical or
horizontal spring housing
would be most suitable,
depending on the space
available.
For further information
please refer to the section
Connection criteria for
different series in the
chapter Standard
products.
FHD FHG FHS FDT
KHD KVD KHS KVS
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Pipe clamps
The orientation of the
pipes at their respective
support points determines
whether horizontal clamps
or riser clamps are required.
The materials are selected
according to the clamp
temperatures anticipated.
Here, the temperature drop
between the temperature
of the medium and the
temperature of the clamp
section with the highest
stresses must be consid-
ered to avoid unnecessari-
ly large clamps (for further
details see page 74).
The method of reducing
the clamp temperature by
inserting thin pieces of
insulation is not recom-
mended because these
reduce the friction between
clamp and pipe, thus
changing the design as-
sumptions for the clamp.
The lower part of the
clamp is more heavily
loaded and the resulting
stresses can exceed the
permissible values.
Adequate dimensioning of
the three-bolt clamps and
grip clamps and the con-
necting lugs for the two-
bolt clamps means that
even for the maximum
permissible clamp temper-
ature, the temperature at
the adjacent connecting
parts (eye nut or clevis)
does not exceed 80 C.
For larger riser clamps,
both shear lugs and shear
pins are possible. The
latter must be used for
rigid supports with a
potential angled position
of the pipes during opera-
tion. Generally, it should
be ensured that defined
conditions prevail in both
connecting rods and at the
shear lugs or shear pins of
the pipe.
You are therefore recom-
mended to use shear
pins for pipes with rigid
supports and shear lugs
for pipes with flexible
supports, irrespective
of any possible angled
position of the pipes.
The use of shear pins in
connection with variable
spring hangers theoretically
ensures a stable support;
a slight angle of the clamp,
however, cannot be avoid-
ed because of the friction
moment in the shear pins.
With shear pins in connec-
tion with constant hangers
there is always the risk of
the riser clamp assuming
some undefined angle
because the load is not
dependent on any travel.
If for some reason the pipe
must be supported by
shear pins in conjunction
with constant hangers,
acceptable conditions
can only be achieved by
ensuring the hanger is
very well adjusted and by
increasing the vertical
distance between the two
suspension joints at the
riser clamp and the shear
pin axis. Thus, a sufficient
righting moment will occur
if the clamp tilts.
The hole for the shear pin
in the side piece of the riser
clamp includes a notch.
A piece of square section
steel can be welded to the
lug to fit into this notch
and so prevent rotation.
Assemblies
After selecting hangers
and clamps, the assem-
blies can be designed.
Based on the hanger type,
the upper connection to
the supporting structure is
determined first and then a
suitable connection to the
pipe clamp, including con-
necting parts. Finally, the
distance between both will
be spanned by threaded
rods, with intermediate rod
couplings if required.
Threaded rods should be
ordered overlong. They
can then be shortened to
suit the actual conditions
on site.
Selection of the connect-
ing parts required has
been considerably eased
by our hanger system
(page 9), which catego-
rizes all connecting parts
as well as hangers and
clamps according to load
groups.
The installation dimension
E specified for all products
helps in the combination
of parts to give the total
length of the support
assembly.
Support assembly
program
Our support assembly
program
has been developed to
facilitate design work.
It has been specially
adapted to the needs
of designers. It is used in
the design and graphic
presentation of pipe
supports.
This menu-driven program
provides flexible support
for the design of complex
assemblies from upper
connecting point to pipe
clamp, regardless of the
type of support (rigid,
movable with variable
spring or constant hangers,
or double assemblies).
includes in-
terfaces to the PDS and
PDMS 3D systems.
This feature enables the
support assembly generat-
ed in to be
imported directly into the
respective 3D model,
where collision checks can
be carried out quickly and
accurately.
Software is
easy to use and so
makes design work
much faster and much
more reliable.
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This chapter describes
the standard products
within the complete
range of hangers,
including their essential
properties, applications,
possible options, and
selection and design
tables.
They are described in the
following order:
Variable spring hangers/
Variable spring supports
Constant hangers/
Constant supports
Connecting parts
Horizontal clamps/
Riser clamps
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The helical compression
springs are installed with
a prestress, meaning that
approx. 30% of the nominal
load FN is already available
in the upper hanger posi-
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The downward movement
of the spring plate causes
further compression of the
spring and so the load is
increased linearly in accor-
dance with the spring rate.
Main features
Suitable for use in industrial
plants, both indoors and
outdoors, on ships and
offshore platforms (select
appropriate corrosion
protection).
Their suitability for use in
power plants has been
proven by tests to VGB
R 510 L and KTA 3205.3
standards.
The allowable ambient
temperature is 80 C.
Deviation from the theo-
retical load/travel charac-
teristics for a straight load
application is usually less
than 3% (max. permissible
5%).
Permissible angular devia-
tion of tie rods in hangers
is 4 in all directions (does
not apply to variable spring
supports).
In extreme cases 2.5 times
the nominal load FN can
be sustained without per-
manent deformation. In
such cases, a non-preset
hanger travels downwards
to the lower position.
The travel stop can be
connected to the housing
in order to ensure it remains
available for re-use later, if
necessary
Maintenance-free
no wear and tear, and no
need for spare parts!
(For further information see
The products, page 12.)
Operating principle
Variable spring hangers
and variable spring sup-
ports have loadbearing
properties which change
according to the travel.
each situation. (For further
information see Planning
and design, page 32.)
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Load gradation
Just 16 VH sizes cover the
load range from 0.16 to
500 kN. In this respect,
a suitable gradation of
VH sizes, combined with
sufficient overlaps, was
one of our main criteria.
Types with nominal travels
of 50, 100 and 200 mm are
available for each VH size.
This makes it easy to select
appropriate hangers for
Load
Travel
Load range in kN
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dynamic load
clamps, MSN series
Sheet metal support en-
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reaction force into pipe.
Suitable material combi-
nations enable high
pipe temperatures to be
accommodated. The
hinged connection corre-
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constant hangers
Standard version
Hanger preset, hot-dip
galvanized housing, elec-
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parts, spring painted with
alkyd varnish
Options
Hanger not preset, addi-
tional terrosone coating
to spring (see page 26 for
option code)
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A x B C F G H SW
mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
01 122 82 248 116 498 24 20
02 122 82 248 116 498 24 20
03 122 82 248 116 498 24 20
04 122 82 248 116 498 24 20
05 150 82 314 116 564 24 25
06 150 92 314 141 599 30 30
07 178 92 351 141 636 30 40
08 229 116 645 182 1065 36 90
09 229 116 645 182 1065 36 100
10 229 136 645 201 1115 46 120
11 256 136 812 201 1282 46 160
12 256 160 812 231 1302 55 220
13 273 160 880 231 1370 55 260
14 508 209 948 327 1688 55 540
15 416 x 500 209 948 327 1688 55 570
16 511 x 623 224 1207 407 2057 75 920
17 511 x 623 224 1207 407 2057 75 1020
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main dimensions approx.
weight
d a b c1 c2 e t z
LGV mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
12 M12 14 6 12 12 25 70 25
16 M16 14 6 16 12 30 85 20
20 M20 16 6 20 16 36 95 34
24 M24 20 10 24 20 45 120 35
30 M30 25 10 33 24 55 120 45
36 M36 30 15 40 33 70 150 60
42 M42 35 15 45 33 75 160 60
48 M48 42 20 50 40 85 160 70
56 M56 42 20 60 40 100 230 85
64 M64 50 20 70 45 125 240 100
72 M72 50 20 80 45 135 270 110
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thread connecting dimensions
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The load group for connecting parts depending on CH size and
nominal travel can be found in the load/travel table.
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Dimension depending on travel
01-05 06/07 08/09 10/11 12/13 14/15 16/17
E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
50 451 101
60 446 110 579 153 805 192
70 441 119 574 162 800 201 898 217
80 436 129 569 172 795 211 892 227
90 431 138 564 181 790 220 887 236 1005 245
100 426 147 559 190 785 229 882 245 1000 254 1222 366
110 421 157 519 157 730 196 877 255 993 264 1217 376
120 416 166 514 166 725 205 802 221 988 273 1212 385
130 411 175 509 175 720 214 797 230 983 282 1207 394
140 406 185 504 185 715 224 792 240 978 292 1202 404 1406 434
150 401 194 499 194 710 233 787 249 883 249 1197 413 1401 443
160 396 203 494 203 705 242 782 258 878 258 1192 422 1396 452
170 391 213 489 213 700 252 777 268 873 268 1186 432 1391 462
180 386 222 484 222 695 261 773 277 868 277 1181 441 1386 471
190 381 231 479 231 690 270 768 286 863 286 1176 450 1381 480
200 376 241 474 241 685 280 763 296 858 296 1171 460 1376 490
225 364 264 462 264 674 303 751 319 846 319 1159 483 1364 513
250 351 287 449 287 661 326 738 342 833 342 1096 396 1351 536
275 339 311 437 311 649 350 726 366 821 366 1084 420 1339 560
300 326 334 424 334 636 373 712 389 808 389 1071 443 1326 583
325 412 357 624 396 700 412 796 412 1059 466 1253 466
350 399 381 611 420 687 436 783 436 1046 490 1240 490
375 599 443 675 459 771 459 1034 513 1228 513
400 586 466 662 482 759 482 1021 536 1215 536
425 574 490 650 506 747 506 1009 560 1203 560
450 561 513 637 529 734 529 996 583 1190 583
475 549 536 625 552 722 552 984 606 1178 606
500 536 560 612 576 709 576 971 630 1165 630
50-100 60-160 60-200
312 391 505
110-200 170-250 225-300 70-200 90-250
398 471 600 550 631
225-300 275-350 325-400 225-350 275-375 100-400
491 571 700 691 751 940
425-500 375-500 400-500 425-500 140-500
800 841 871 1030 1137
Length of mechanism housing L
CH size
Nominal travel sN
Installation dimension E*/Load line position X
The dimensions given (E*, X, L) are valid for CH sizes 15 and 17 only within the permissible travel range according to the load/travel table.
The load line position X will change slightly as it passes the total nominal travel (Xmax. = 7 % of sN).
E* applies to upper travel limit; it will increase according to the travel section upon changing the travel stop.
travel range sN
length L
travel range sN
length L
travel range sN
length L
travel range sN
length L
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Standard version
Hanger preset, hot-dip
galvanized housing, elec-
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parts, spring painted with
alkyd varnish
Options
Hanger not preset, addi-
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to spring (see page 26 for
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A x B C F G e k n o p s u SW
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
01 122 82 248 116 25 14 160 65 171 8 130 24 20
02 122 82 248 116 25 14 160 65 171 8 130 24 20
03 122 82 248 116 25 14 160 65 171 8 130 24 20
04 122 82 248 116 25 14 160 65 171 8 130 24 20
05 150 82 314 116 25 14 160 65 171 8 130 24 25
06 150 92 314 126 40 18 190 70 180 10 150 30 30
07 178 92 351 126 40 18 190 70 180 10 150 30 40
08 229 116 645 182 50 23 220 85 285
1)
12 170 36 90
09 229 116 645 182 50 23 220 85 285
1)
12 170 36 110
10 229 136 645 191 80 23 260 105 310
2)
12 200 46 120
11 256 136 812 191 80 23 260 105 310
2)
12 200 46 160
12 256 160 812 221 100 23 300 120 340
3)
15 240 55 210
13 273 160 880 221 100 23 300 120 340
3)
15 240 55 250
14 508 209 948 312 100 27 380 165 480 20 300 55 520
15 500 x 416 209 948 312 100 27 380 165 480 20 300 55 550
16 623 x 511 224 1207 397 120 27 380 180 495 20 300 75 900
17 623 x 511 224 1207 397 120 27 380 180 495 20 300 75 950
18 1140 x 510 265 1577 463 150 33 480 225 505 25 380 75 1800
19 1140 x 510 265 1577 463 150 33 480 225 505 25 380 75 2000
20 1250 x 560 265 1787 463 150 33 480 225 505 25 380 75 2650
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size
main dimensions connecting dimensions approx.
weight
1)
Sizes 08-09 for travel range 450-500 p = 295
2)
Sizes 10-11 for travel range 275-375 p = 325
for travel range 400-500 p = 355
3)
Sizes 12-13 for travel range 300-400 p = 350
for travel range 425-500 p = 390
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LGV mm
12 M12
16 M16
20 M20
24 M24
30 M30
36 M36
42 M42
48 M48
56 M56
64 M64
72 M72
80 M80
90 M90
4)
The load group for
connecting parts
depending on CH size
and nominal travel
can be found in the
load/travel table.
load
group
4)
thread
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Dimension depending on travel
travel range sN
length L
height H
hole pitch t
travel range sN
length L
height H
hole pitch t
travel range sN
length L
height H
hole pitch t
travel range sN
length L
height H
hole pitch t
CH size
Nominal travel sN
Installation dimension E*/Load line position X
The dimensions given (E*, X, L) are valid for CH sizes 15, 17, 19 and 20 only within the permissible travel range according to the load/travel table.
The load line position X will change slightly as it passes the total nominal travel (Xmax. = 7 % of sN).
E* applies to upper travel limit; it will increase according to the travel section upon changing the travel stop.
Length of mechanism housing L
01-05 06/07 08/09 10/11 12/13 14/15 16/17 18-20
E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
50 136 107
60 136 116 184 116 201 156
70 136 125 184 125 201 165 237 190
80 136 135 184 135 202 175 237 200
90 136 144 184 144 202 184 237 209 250 209
100 136 153 184 153 202 193 237 218 250 218 330 288
110 136 163 184 163 202 203 237 228 250 228 330 298
120 136 172 184 172 202 212 237 237 250 237 330 307
130 136 181 184 181 202 221 237 246 250 246 330 316
140 136 191 184 191 202 231 237 256 250 256 330 326 319 326
150 136 200 184 200 202 240 237 265 250 265 330 335 319 335
160 136 209 184 209 202 249 237 274 250 274 330 344 319 344
170 136 219 184 219 202 259 237 284 250 284 329 354 319 354
180 136 228 184 228 202 268 237 293 250 293 329 363 319 363 324 418
190 136 237 184 237 202 277 237 302 250 302 329 372 319 372 324 427
200 136 247 184 247 202 287 237 312 250 312 329 382 319 382 324 437
225 136 270 184 270 200 310 237 335 250 335 329 405 319 405 326 460
250 136 293 184 293 200 333 237 358 251 358 329 428 320 428 326 483
275 136 317 184 317 200 357 237 382 251 382 329 452 320 452 327 507
300 136 340 184 340 200 380 235 405 251 405 329 475 320 475 327 530
325 184 363 200 403 235 428 251 428 330 498 319 498 327 553
350 184 387 200 427 235 452 251 452 330 522 319 522 327 577
375 200 450 235 475 251 475 330 545 319 545 327 600
400 200 473 235 498 250 498 330 568 319 568 327 623
425 200 497 235 522 250 522 330 592 319 592 327 647
450 200 520 235 545 250 545 330 615 319 615 327 670
475 200 543 235 568 250 568 330 638 319 638 327 693
500 200 567 235 592 250 592 330 662 319 662 327 717
50-130 60-160 60-225
220 240 375
268 295 439
170 160 275
140-225 170-250 250-325 70-250 90-275 100-275
320 340 460 425 455 670
322 340 484 483 546 715
270 260 360 265 255 435
250-300 275-350 350-425 275-375 300-400 300-400 140-350
390 440 560 540 570 700 755
356 390 536 533 596 805 850
340 360 460 365 360 500 440
450-500 400-500 425-500 425-500 375-500 180-500
640 665 670 750 780 930
576 603 636 805 910 1158
530 460 420 500 510 600
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constant hangers
Standard version
Hanger preset, hot-dip
galvanized housing, elec-
trogalvanized connecting
parts, spring painted with
alkyd varnish
Options
Hanger not preset, addi-
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to spring(see page 26 for
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A/B C F G H k n o s u SW
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
01 114 82 266 116 516 14 180 80 8 130 24 20
02 114 82 266 116 516 14 180 80 8 130 24 20
03 114 82 266 116 516 14 180 80 8 130 24 20
04 114 82 266 116 516 14 180 80 8 130 24 20
05 140 82 266 116 516 14 180 80 8 130 24 25
06 152 92 418 141 703 18 230 100 10 180 30 40
07 194 92 420 141 705 18 230 100 10 180 30 50
08 194 116 642 182 1062 23 300 160 12 230 36 90
09 219 116 642 182 1062 23 300 160 12 230 36 110
10 219 136 772 201 1242 23 320 180 12 250 46 130
11 245 136 772 201 1242 23 320 180 12 250 46 170
12 273 160 904 231 1394 23 360 200 15 280 55 240
13 299 160 904 231 1394 23 360 200 15 280 55 290
14 508 209 973 327 1713 27 580 260 20 480 55 580
15 418 x 502 209 973 327 1713 27 580 260 20 480 55 630
16 517 x 629 224 1228 407 2078 33 700 340 20 600 75 1000
17 517 x 629 224 1228 407 2078 33 700 340 20 600 75 1100
18 756 x 851 305 1660 393 1925 33 950 300 25 850 75 2100
19 760 x 855 305 1660 393 1925 33 950 300 25 850 75 2400
20 835 x 915 305 1850 433 1925 33 950 300 25 850 75 3000
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main dimensions connecting dimensions approx.
weight
load
group
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thread
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12 M12
16 M16
20 M20
24 M24
30 M30
36 M36
42 M42
48 M48
56 M56
64 M64
72 M72
80 M80
90 M90
1)
The load group for
connecting parts
depending on CH size
and nominal travel
can be found in the
load/travel table.
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Order example:
KVS 11.180.24
Dimension depending on travel
01-05 06/07 08/09 10/11 12/13 14/15 16/17 18-20
E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
50 61 101
60 66 110 79 153 317 192
70 71 119 84 162 322 201 360 217
80 76 129 89 172 328 211 365 227
90 81 138 94 181 333 220 370 236 454 245
100 86 147 99 190 338 229 375 245 459 254 581 366
110 91 157 139 157 393 196 380 255 464 264 586 376
120 96 166 144 166 398 205 455 221 469 273 591 385
130 101 175 149 175 403 214 460 230 474 282 596 394
140 106 185 154 185 407 224 465 240 479 292 601 404 797 434
150 111 194 159 194 412 233 470 249 574 249 606 413 802 443
160 116 203 164 203 417 242 475 258 579 258 611 422 807 452
170 121 213 169 213 422 252 480 268 584 268 617 432 812 462
180 126 222 174 222 427 261 485 277 589 277 622 441 817 471 741 385
190 131 231 179 231 432 270 490 286 594 286 627 450 822 480 746 395
200 136 241 184 241 437 280 495 296 599 296 632 460 827 490 751 404
225 149 264 197 264 450 303 508 319 612 319 645 483 840 513 763 427
250 161 287 209 287 462 326 520 342 624 342 707 396 852 536 775 451
275 174 311 222 311 475 350 533 366 637 366 720 420 865 560 788 474
300 186 334 234 334 487 373 545 389 649 389 732 443 877 583 800 497
325 247 357 500 396 558 412 662 412 745 466 950 466 813 521
350 259 381 512 420 570 436 674 436 757 490 962 490 825 544
375 525 443 583 459 687 459 770 513 975 513 838 567
400 537 466 595 482 699 482 782 536 987 536 850 591
425 550 490 608 506 712 506 795 560 1000 560 863 614
450 562 513 620 529 724 529 807 583 1012 583 875 637
475 575 536 633 552 737 552 820 606 1025 606 888 660
500 587 560 645 576 749 576 832 630 1037 630 899 684
50-100 60-160 60-200
312 391 505
171 225 290
285 375 455
235 325 385
138/125 170/150 225/215
110-200 170-250 225-300 70-200 90-250
398 471 600 550 631
257 305 385 315 360
370 455 550 490 570
320 405 480 420 490
190 210 270 240/225 250
225-300 275-350 325-400 225-350 275-375 100-400
491 571 700 691 751 940
350 405 485 455 480 655
465 555 650 630 690 985
415 505 580 560 610 885
180 220 290 340 350 450/490
425-500 375-500 400-500 425-500 140-500 180-500
800 841 871 1030 1137 1300
585 615 600 655 680 760
750 790 810 985 1050 1300
680 720 730 885 950 1200
310 370 370 450/490 472 550
travel range sN
housing length L
hole to centre e
base length m
hole pitch t
base cut-out p
travel range sN
housing length L
hole to centre e
base length m
hole pitch t
base cut-out p
travel range sN
housing length L
hole to centre e
base length m
hole pitch t
base cut-out p
travel range sN
housing length L
hole to centre e
base length m
hole pitch t
base cut-out p
CH size
Nominal
travel sN
Length of mechanism housing L
Installation dimension E*/Load line position X
The dimensions given (E*, X, L) are valid for CH sizes 15, 17, 19 and 20 only within the permissible travel range according to the load/travel table.
The load line position X will change slightly as it passes the total nominal travel (Xmax. = 7 % of sN).
E* applies to upper travel limit; it will decrease according to the travel section upon changing the travel stop.
Dim. p: 1st value applies to 1st CH size
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Result: nom. travel 190 mm
CH size 12
(The load group is not
relevant for constant
supports).
KSR 12.190.00
with Fs max = 34.7 kN
(adjusted to Fs = 32 kN)
sN = 190 mm mm and
travel reserve 2 sR =
2 x 17.5 mm
Installation dimension E:
E = E* 0.5 (sN + ss)
E = 920 0.5 (190 + 155)
= 747.5 mm
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Vertical height adjustment of support roller and support plate: 20 mm
Selection
The table above, produced
specially for constant sup-
ports, shows the maximum
required load Fs max. for
each CH size based on
the nominal travel sN. The
required load permits a
load adjustment of 15%
before the nominal load FN
is reached. The CH size with
the next higher maximum
load Fs max is selected
using the required load Fs
and the required travel sS.
The required load Fs is set
at the factory. A support
travel (nominal travel sN)
somewhat larger than the
required travel value sS
should always be selected.
The intended travel reser-
ves sR will then be avail-
able equally at both ends
of the travel. They should
both amount to at least
10% of sS, but not less
than 10 mm. The resulting
preset position and instal-
lation dimension E depend-
ing on the direction of
movement from cold
position to hot position is:
E = E* + 0.5 (sN sS)
for upward (+) or downward
(-) movement.
Example
Requirements:
Constant support with
support roller
Required load: Fs = 32 kN
Required travel:
sS = 155 mm, upwards
Selection:
Fs max 32 kN
sN ss + 2 sR = ss x 1.2
= 155 x 1.2 = 186 mm
The constant support is
mounted on the load-
bearing structure and
carries the load by
means of a roller or a
PTFE-covered support
plate. Both versions
must be fitted with a
flat sliding shoe.
In the version with support
roller (series KSR) the load
remains constant since the
lateral force in the rolling
direction is less than 3%
of the support reaction,
but this support must be
aligned exactly with the
horizontal movement of
the component supported.
The version with support
plate, (series KSP) unlike
the version with support
roller allows relative
movement in all directions,
but has a higher lateral
friction force (610% of
support reaction), which
leads to slightly higher
friction forces in the con-
stant support. The sliding
shoe must have a sliding
surface of stainless steel.
Standard version
Support preset, hot-dip
galvanized housing, elec-
trogalvanized connecting
parts, spring painted with
alkyd varnish.
Options
Support not preset, addi-
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spring (see page 26 for
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50 0.47 0.94 1.85 3.72 6.48
60 0.39 0.78 1.54 3.10 5.40 9.30 15.4 22.8 37.7
70 0.33 0.67 1.32 2.66 4.63 7.97 13.2 19.6 32.3
80 0.29 0.59 1.16 2.33 4.05 6.98 11.5 17.1 28.2 38.8 58.8
90 0.26 0.52 1.03 2.07 3.60 6.20 10.3 15.2 25.1 34.5 52.3 73.3 105
100 0.23 0.47 0.92 1.86 3.24 5.58 9.24 13.7 22.6 31.0 47.0 66.0 94.1
110 0.21 0.43 0.84 1.69 2.95 5.07 8.40 12.5 20.5 28.2 42.8 60.0 85.5 128
120 0.20 0.39 0.77 1.55 2.70 4.65 7.70 11.4 18.8 25.9 39.2 55.0 78.4 117 154
130 0.18 0.36 0.71 1.43 2.49 4.29 7.10 10.5 17.4 23.9 36.2 50.8 72.4 108 142
140 0.17 0.33 0.66 1.33 2.31 3.99 6.60 9.78 16.1 22.2 33.6 47.1 67.2 100 132 200
150 3.72 6.16 9.13 15.1 20.7 31.4 44.0 62.7 93.5 123 187 261
160 3.49 5.77 8.56 14.1 19.4 29.4 41.2 58.8 87.5 116 175 246
170 8.06 13.3 18.3 27.7 38.8 55.3 82.5 109 165 232
180 7.61 12.6 17.2 26.1 34.7 52.3 77.9 103 156 219
190 7.21 11.9 16.3 24.8 36.7 49.5 73.8 97.4 147 207
200 6.85 11.3 15.5 23.5 33.0 47.0 70.1 92.5 140 197
225 6.09 10.0 13.8 20.9 29.3 41.8 62.3 82.2 124 175
250 12.4 18.8 26.4 37.6 56.1 74.0 112 157
275 24.0 34.2 51.0 67.3 102 143
300 46.8 61.7 93.4 131
325 43.2 56.9 86.2 121
350 40.1 52.9 80.0 112
375 74.7 105
400 70.0 98.4
CH size
maximum required load Fs max. in kN
nom.
travel
sN
mm
Load/Travel table for constant supports (see page 54 for constant hangers)
The required loads can be decreased by up to 40% (down to the next smaller CH size) in the factory. Subsequent load adjustment of 15% is possible in
situ for every preset required load. The nominal load FN is 15% higher than the max. permissible required load; it can be used in the design if subsequent
load adjustment is omitted.
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Series KSP
with support roller
with support plate
(standard)
Order example:
KSR 12.190.00
A/B C F G H L d e k I n p s t u SW
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg
01 0120 145 245 170 315 230 50 40 14 65 210 70 8 150 180 24 25
02 0120 145 245 170 315 230 50 40 14 65 210 70 8 150 180 24 25
03 0120 145 245 170 315 230 50 40 14 65 210 70 8 150 180 24 25
04 0120 145 245 170 315 230 50 40 14 65 210 70 8 150 180 24 25
05 0150 145 310 175 315 230 50 40 14 65 210 70 8 150 180 24 30
06 0150 175 310 195 355 250 60 50 18 90 260 70 10 150 220 30 30
07 0180 175 350 195 355 250 60 50 18 90 260 70 10 150 220 30 50
08 0230 195 580 295 500 360 60 55 23 90 300 100 12 250 250 36 90
09 0230 195 680 295 500 360 60 55 23 90 300 100 12 250 250 36 100
10 0230 240 680 340 580 425 90 62 23 120 360 120 12 300 300 46 140
11 0255 240 810 340 580 425 90 62 23 120 360 120 12 300 300 46 180
12 0255 260 810 350 625 450 90 60 23 120 400 140 15 330 320 55 280
13 0275 260 880 350 625 450 90 60 23 120 400 140 15 330 320 55 300
14 0510 350 870 485 835 630 110 100 27 150 500 180 20 410 440 55 550
15 500/420 350 960 485 835 630 110 100 27 150 500 180 20 410 440 55 660
16 620/510 365 1290 535 960 695 140 120 27 190 520 220 20 440 440 75 1000
17 620/510 365 1290 535 960 695 140 120 27 190 520 220 20 440 440 75 1150
CH
size
main dimensions installation dimensions approx.
weight
Dimensions not depending on travel
Dimensions depending on travel
01-05 06/07 08/09 10/11 12/13 14/15 16/17
E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X E* X
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
50 480 105
60 485 115 545 115 685 155
70 490 125 550 125 690 165
80 495 135 555 135 695 175 825 200
90 500 145 560 145 700 185 830 210 870 210
100 505 155 565 155 705 195 835 220 875 220
110 510 165 570 165 710 205 840 230 880 230 1165 300
120 515 170 575 170 715 210 845 235 885 235 1170 305
130 520 180 580 180 720 220 850 245 890 245 1175 315
140 525 190 585 190 725 230 855 255 895 255 1180 325 1305 325
150 590 200 730 240 860 265 900 265 1185 335 1310 335
160 595 210 735 250 865 275 905 275 1190 345 1315 345
170 740 260 870 285 910 285 1195 355 1320 355
180 745 270 875 295 915 295 1200 365 1325 365
190 750 275 880 300 920 300 1205 370 1330 370
200 755 285 885 310 925 310 1210 380 1335 380
225 770 310 900 335 940 335 1225 405 1350 405
250 910 360 950 360 1235 430 1360 430
275 965 380 1250 450 1375 450
300 1260 475 1385 475
325 1275 500 1400 500
350 1285 520 1410 520
375 1425 545
400 1435 565
CH size
Nominal travel sN
installation dimension E*/Load line position X
The load line position X will change slightly as it passes the total nominal travel (Xmax. = 7% of sN).
E* applies to upper travel limit; it will increase according to the travel section upon changing the travel stop.
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connecting parts
The connecting parts
form the link between
the loadbearing steel
structure and the pipe
or other installation
components to be
supported.
Contents
Owing to the categori-
zation into load groups
(LGV), they can be easily
combined to create
both rigid or movable
assemblies.
Detailed descriptions of
the standard parts listed
below can be found on
the following pages.
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ZLN
Welding lug, normal
(variable spring hanger)
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ZLK
Welding lug for
constant hanger
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Square plate
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Clamping lug, normal
(variable spring hanger)
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Clamping lug for
constant hanger
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ZGM/ZGI
Clevis with bolt
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ZSM/ZSI
Turnbuckle
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Name
ZOM/ZOI
Eye nut
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ZHM/ZHI
Rod coupling
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Hexagonal nut
71 ZRM/ZRI
Threaded Rod with
right-hand thread
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ZLM/ZLI
Threaded rod with
left-/right-hand thread
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ZZF/ZZK
Intermediate piece
ZTN
Trapeze
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ZVN/ZVV/ZVS
Connecting lug
(see horizontal clamps)
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Load group LGV 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56 64 72 80 90
Nominal load FN in kN 7 12 20 33 50 70 100 132 180 240 300 400 500
Product Standard version Options/Code
Welding lugs S235JR
primed
blank/0
Clamping lugs S235JR
hot-dip galvanized
primed/3
painted/4
Square plate/
Spherical washer
S235 JR
9 SMnPb28K
primed
blank/0
Threaded parts
(clevis, turnbuckle, eye nut)
C22.8/S355J2G3 (load group1248)
S235 JR/S355J2G3
(load group5690)
electrogalvanized
blank/0
hot-dip galvanized (limited)/2
Rod coupling S235 JR/S355J2G3
electrogalvanized
blank/0
primed/3
Connecting lugs S235 JR
16Mo3,
13CrMo4-5
(depends on temperature)
primed
other materials
blank/0
LGV 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56 64
E 60 85 95 110 110 135 170 185 215 245
A 80 100 100 100 130 130 150 150 180 180
H 13 18 19 25 35 41 44 58 62 76
d M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 M42 M48 M56 M64
(1/2) (5/8) (3/4) (1) (1 1/8) (1 1/2) (1 3/4) (2) (2 1/4) (2 1/2)
s 10 15 15 20 25 30 30 40 40 50
kg 0.5 1.2 1.2 1.5 3.3 3.9 5.2 7.0 10 13
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HYDRA
turnbuckle Series
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ZSM/ZSI
LGV 12-48
LGV 56-90
(electrogalvanized) Order example: ZGM 42-1
(electrogalvanized) Order example: ZSM 42-1
1)
Dimensions in brackets = versions with inch thread (ZSI)
2)
Turnbuckle in middle position; adjustability E
1)
Dimensions in brackets = versions with inch thread (ZGI)
Load group LGV 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56 64 72 80 90
Nominal load FN in kN 7 12 20 33 50 70 100 132 180 240 300 400 500
LGV 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56 64 72 80 90
E 49 52 55 68 80 92 100 100 100 110 130 150 170
A 24 32 46 53 64 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200
B 34 44 57 68 80 93 111 130 120 140 140 160 180
F 70 80 90 110 130 150 170 180 190 210 240 270 300
L 55 65 85 100 120 135 160 180 175 205 205 225 245
b 12 17 20 22 27 32 37 42 45 50 50 60 60
c 12 16 20 24 33 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100
d M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 M42 M48 M56 M64 M72 M80 M90
(1/2) (5/8) (3/4) (1) (1 1/8) (1 1/2) (1 3/4) (2) (2 1/4) (2 1/2) (2 3/4) (3) (3 1/2)
kg 0,2 0,4 1,0 1,6 2,6 4,5 6,9 10 21 33 43 61 85
Load group
Instal. dim.
Dimensions
and connecting
dimensions
in mm (inch)
approx. weight
LGV 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56 64 72 80 90
E
2)
38 50 57 74 75 72 82 70 90 116 106 104 105
A 34 42 52 64 78 92 110 130 90 100 120 130 140
H 130 170 200 250 270 290 330 330 355 425 425 440 460
d M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 M42 M48 M56 M64 M72 M80 M90
(1/2) (5/8) (3/4) (1) (1 1/8) (1 1/2) (1 3/4) (2) (2 1/4) (2 1/2) (2 3/4) (3) (3 1/2)
f - - - - - - - - 25 25 30 30 30
SW 18 24 30 36 46 55 65 75 80 90 100 110 130
kg 0,2 0,4 0,7 1,3 2,3 3,6 5,7 7,9 12 16 26 32 39
Load group
Instal. dim.
Dimensions
and connecting
dimensions
in mm (inch)
approx. weight
left
left
right
right
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ZMM/ZMI
(electrogalvanized) Order example: ZMM 42-1
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DIN EN ISO 4032; dimensions in brackets = versions with inch thread (ZMI)
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Maximum value
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HYDRA
pipe clamps
The standardized range
of HYDRA
pipe clamps
covers the wide range of
nominal diameters and
loads met with in prac-
tice. In addition to com-
mon two- and three-bolt
clamps to DIN 3567, new
horizontal and riser
clamps with enhanced
properties and practical
advantages have been
developed and added to
our range.
Nominal load and factors
In order to simplify selec-
tion, the clamps designed
according to nominal loads
are selected by way of
temperature-based correc-
tion factors for real operat-
ing conditions. The correc-
tion factors can be taken
from the diagrams or from
the table below, which
contains values originating
from standards, also for
other clamp materials. To
simplify clamp selection
even further, we have in-
cluded tables from which
material- and temperature-
based loads can be read
off directly. These tables
are shown together with
the series on pages 78-93.
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Berechnungstemperatur in C
0,00
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16Mo3
13CrMo4-5
K
Berechnungstemperatur in C
0,00
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1.4958 (Incoloy 800 H)
1,4541
1,4571
K
pipe clamps
Temperature of medium
M
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for clamps with standard
dimensions, made of...
13CrMo4-5
16Mo3 S 235 JRG 2
25
25
A
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Component temperatures in pipe clamps Component temperatures in pipe clamps
0 = M 0.07 (M u )
1 = M 0.1 (M u )
with temperature of medium M
and ambient temperature u
(Diagram: u = 25 C)
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Applications
Two- and three-bolt ver-
sions of flat steel clamps
are available for use in the
smaller diameter and lower
load ranges. Grip clamps
in five load series can be
used for high nominal
loads.
Standard materials for
clamps are S 235 JR,
16Mo3 and 13CrMo4-5,
covering the whole range
of temperature of the
mediums up to approx.
560 C.
Main features
Positive experience gained
over many years of use in
power stations and other
industrial installations.
Overload up to 2.5 times
the load-carrying capacity
is permissible (temperature
reduction taken into con-
sideration); no permanent
deformations up to this
load.
Usual insulation thick-
nesses were taken into
account for the dimen-
sioning of the supports.
Owing to their form, grip
clamps can be more
readily adapted to larger
deviations in diameter
and greater ovalness.
All the connecting parts
required are available.
HYDRA
riser clamps
Applications
Formed clamps are used in
the smaller diameter and
lower load ranges, box-
type clamps for larger di-
ameters and higher loads.
The sensible gradation of
the span L is based on
customary insulation thick-
nesses and covers a range
from 300 to 2400 mm, de-
pending on diameter and
load. S 235 JR, 16Mo3
and 13CrMo4-5 have been
selected as the standard
materials and can be used
for service temperatures
up to approx. 560C.
Main Features
Positive experience gained
over many years of use in
power stations and other
industrial installations.
Overload up to 2.5 times
the load-carrying capacity
is permissible (temperature
reduction taken into con-
sideration); no permanent
deformations up to this
load. Connection of hang-
ers is ensured by adapting
the connecting parts to the
respective requirements.
Pipes supported on four
shear lugs; also on shear
pins with box-type clamps.
Selection
Owing to the form of the
clamps, only the required
load Fs during operation is
required for selection (as
with variable spring and
constant hangers).
The reference tempera-
ture 1 for clamp selection
can be taken from the
diagram Component tem-
peratures of pipe clamps
on page 75, based on the
temperature of the medium
M (design temperature of
pipe).
Both the material required
and the minimum nominal
load on the clamp are
based on the reference
temperature 1, which is
the design temperature
of the clamp.
When choosing the materi-
al, however, the upper limit
temperature (see table on
page 74) must be consid-
ered. (According to several
standards, the temperature
of the medium M shall not
exceed this limit!)
The minimum load on
the clamp can be taken
from the following load
tables or calculated from
the correction factors on
page 74, using the equa-
tion FN Fs/K.
The connections must be
selected at the same time,
taking into account the
required load Fs and any
other requirements (load
group) due to the assem-
blies being used.
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Series
Formed Clamps VBK
Box-type clamps VKK/VKR
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kN 50 100 150 200 300 400 500
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550
1)
50 100 150 200 300 400 500
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550
1)
580 590 600 610 630 650
1.0 0.94 0.88 0.82 0.78 0.71 0.66 0.63 0.62 1.0 0.92 0.87 0.83 0.74 0.69 0.67 0.66 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.38 0.32
4 3.8 3.5 3.3 3.1 2.8 2.6 2.5 2.5 4.0 3.7 3.5 3.3 3.0 2.8 2.7 2.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.3
6.3 5.9 5.5 5.2 4.9 4.5 4.2 4.0 3.9 6.3 5.8 5.5 5.2 4.7 4.3 4.2 4.2 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.0
10 9.4 8.8 8.2 7.8 7.1 6.6 6.3 6.2 10 9.2 8.7 8.3 7.4 6.9 6.7 6.6 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.8 3.2
16 15 14 13 12 11 11 10 10 16 15 14 13 12 11 11 11 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.1 6.1
25 24 22 21 20 18 17 16 16 25 23 22 21 19 17 17 17 10 10 10 10 9.5 8.0
40 38 35 33 31 28 26 25 25 40 37 35 33 30 28 27 26 16 16 16 16 15 13
63 59 55 52 49 45 42 40 39 63 58 55 52 47 43 42 42 25 25 25 25 24 20
100 94 88 82 78 71 66 63 62 100 92 87 83 74 69 67 66 40 40 40 40 38 32
160 150 141 131 125 114 106 101 99 160 147 139 133 118 110 107 106 64 64 64 64 61 51
250 235 220 205 195 178 165 158 155 250 230 218 208 185 173 168 165 100 100 100 100 95 80
400 376 352 328 312 284 264 252 248 400 368 348 332 296 276 268 264 160 160 160 160 152 128
630 592 554 517 491 447 416 397 391 630 580 548 523 466 435 422 416 252 252 252 252 239 202
1000 940 880 820 780 710 660 630 620 1000 920 870 830 740 690 670 660 400 400 400 400 380 320
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Example for formed
clamp
Requirement:
Riser clamp, blank
Nom. dia: DN 100
Span: L = 800 mm
Required load:
Fs = 8 kN
Temperature of medium:
M = 555C
Insulation thickness:
J = 200 mm
Load group 12 (2 x)
Example for box-type
clamp
Requirement:
Riser clamp with shear
lugs, blank
Nom. dia: DN 500
Span: L =1400 mm
Required load: Fs = 50 kN
Temperature of medium:
M = 330C
Insulation thickness:
J = 160 mm
Load group 24 (2 x)
Selection:
Reference temperature:
1 = 300C
(diagram, page 75)
with 1 = 300C and
Fs = 50 kN from the
following load table:
Material: S 235 JRG 2
Load on clamp:
Ft = 58 kN
Nominal load of clamp:
FN = 100 kN
Box-type clamp:
VKK 0500.100.1400.24-37.0
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Loads Ft of clamps made from ferritic/martensitic steels in kN
Loads Ft of clamps made from austenitic steels in kN
Selection:
Reference temperature:
1 = 500C
(diagram, page 75)
with 1 = 500C and
Fs = 8 kN from the
following load table:
Material: 13CrMo4-5,
Load on clamp:
Ft = 9.3 kN
Nominal load of clamp:
FN = 16 kN
Formed clamp:
VBK 0100.016.0800.12-13.0
kN 100 200 250 300 350 400 450 480 500 515 530 540 560 580 600 540 560 580 600 630 650
1.0 0.88 0.79 0.71 0.58 0.72 0.68 0.65 0.60 0.58 0.45 0.33 0.33 0.24 0.18 0.14 0.76 0.82 0.49 0.38 0.25 0.19
4 3.5 3.2 2.8 2.3 2.9 2.7 2.6 2.4 2.3 1.8 1.3 1.3 0.96 0.72 0.56 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.76
6.3 5.5 5.0 4.5 3.7 4.5 4.3 4.1 3.8 3.7 2.8 2.1 2.1 1.5 1.1 0.88 4.8 3.9 3.1 2.4 1.6 1.2
10 8.8 7.9 7.1 5.8 7.2 6.8 6.5 6.0 5.8 4.5 3.3 3.3 2.4 1.8 1.4 7.6 6.2 4.9 3.8 2.5 1.9
16 14 13 11 9.3 12 11 10 9.6 9.3 7.2 5.3 5.3 3.8 2.9 2.2 12 9.9 7.8 6.1 4.0 3.0
25 22 20 18 15 18 17 16 15 15 11 8.3 8.3 6.0 4.5 3.5 19 16 12 10 6.3 4.8
40 35 32 28 23 29 27 26 24 23 18 13 13 10 7.2 5.6 30 25 20 15 10 7.6
63 55 50 45 37 45 43 41 38 37 28 21 21 15 11 8.8 48 39 31 24 16 12
100 88 79 71 58 72 68 65 60 58 45 33 33 24 18 14 76 62 49 38 25 19
160 141 126 114 93 115 109 104 96 93 72 53 53 38 29 22 122 99 78 61 40 30
250 220 198 178 145 180 170 163 145 145 113 83 83 60 45 35 190 155 123 95 63 48
400 352 316 284 232 288 272 260 240 232 180 132 132 96 72 56 304 248 196 152 100 76
630 554 498 447 365 454 428 410 378 365 284 208 208 151 113 88 479 391 309 239 158 120
1000 880 790 710 580 720 680 650 600 580 450 330 330 240 180 140 760 620 490 380 250 190
nom.
load
FN
material
temperature in C
S 235 JR 16Mo3 13CrMo4-5 10CrMo9-10 X10CrMoVNb9-1 (P91)
nom.
load
FN
material
temperature in C
1.4541/X6CrNiTi18-10 1.4571/X6CrNiTiMo17-12-2 1.4958/X5NiCrAlTi31-20 (800H)
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Bolts made from a different material are required for temperatures > 400 C; therefore, please specify the design temperature with your order.
300 400 500 600 800
DN FN VBK... H b s z
mm kN mm mm mm mm
25 33.7 4 0025.004. ... . ...
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1 70 10 12 20 5 6 - - -
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2 90 15 15 30 - - 13 15
6.3 0025.006. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 11 13 - -
10 0025.010. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 - - - -
32 42.4 4 0032.004. ... . ...
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1 70 10 12 20 5 6 - - -
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2 90 15 15 30 - - 13 15
6.3 0032.006. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 11 13 - -
10 0032.010. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 - - - -
40 48.3 4 0040.004. ... . ...
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1 70 10 12 20 5 6 - - -
0040.004. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 - - 13 15 -
6.3 0040.006. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 11 13 -
0040.006. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 - - - 23 -
10 0040.010. ... . ...
1)
2 90 15 15 30 9 - - - -
0040.010. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 - 16 19 23 -
16 0040.016. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 13 16 - - -
50 60.3 4 0050.004. ... . ...
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1 70 10 12 20 5 7 - - -
0050.004. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 - - 13 16 -
6.3 0050.006. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 11 13 -
0050.006. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 - - - 23 -
10 0050.010. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 - - - -
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3 100 15 20 35 - 16 20 23 -
16 0050.016. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 13 16 - - -
65 76.1 6.3 0065.006. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 11 14 - -
0065.006. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 - - - 23 29
10 0065.010. ... . ...
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2 90 15 15 30 9 - - - -
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3 100 15 20 35 - 17 20 23 -
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4 130 20 25 45 - - - - 49
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3 100 15 20 35 13 17 - - -
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16 0080.016. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 14 17 - - -
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4 130 20 25 45 - - 34 39 -
25 0080.025. ... . ...
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4 130 20 25 45 - 29 34 - -
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HYDRA
formed clamp
Standard version
Materials:
S 235 JR,
16Mo3,
13CrMo4-5,
depending on service
temperature
Surface protection: blank
Options
for other materials
see page 95
Surface protection:
primed,
hot-dip galvanized
(only advisable with
correspondingly low
service temperatures)
(see page 26 for option
code)
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Enter span L and load group LGV.
nom.
dia.
D nom.
load
type size dimensions
span L
in mm
approx. weight in kg
Nominal sizes, dimensions, weights
Connecting dimensions depending on size and load group
1 2 3 4 5
12 12 16 12 16 12 12 16 12 16 20 24
20 30 35 35 45 35 45 45
12 16 16 16 20 16 20 24
Size
Load group LGV
Dimensions E in mm
c in mm
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Series VBK
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Size 1 to 3 Size 4 to 5
Order example:
VBK 0100.016.0600.12-16.0
Nominal sizes, dimensions, weights
400 500 600 800 1000 1200
DN FN VBK... H b s z
mm kN mm mm mm mm
100 114.3 10 0100.010. ... . ...
1)
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0100.010. ... . ...
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4 130 20 25 45 - - - 50 - -
16 0100.016. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 17 34 40 - - -
0100.016. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - - 69 - -
25 0100.025. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 29 34 - -
0100.025. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - 55 69 - -
40 0100.040. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 41 48 - - - -
125 139.7 10 0125.010. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 18 21 24 - - -
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4 130 20 25 45 - - - 50 - -
16 0125.016. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 18 - - - - -
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4 130 20 25 45 - 35 40 50 - -
25 0125.025. ... . ...
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4 130 20 25 45 30 35 - - - -
0125.025. ... . ...
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5 180 25 25 45 - - 56 70 - -
40 0125.040. ... . ...
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5 180 25 25 45 42 49 - - - -
150 168.3 10 0150.010. ... . ...
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3 100 15 20 35 - 21 24 - - -
0150.010. ... . ...
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4 130 20 25 45 - - - 51 61 -
16 0150.016. ... . ...
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4 130 20 25 45 - 36 41 51 -
0150.016. ... . ...
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5 180 25 25 45 - - - - 85 -
25 0150.025. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - 36 - - - -
0150.025. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - 57 71 - -
40 0150.040. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - 50 - - - -
200 219.1 10 0200.010. ... . ...
1)
3 100 15 20 35 - 22 25 - - -
0200.010. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - - 52 62 -
16 0200.016. ... . ...
1)
3 100 15 20 35 - 22 - - - -
0200.016. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - 42 52 - -
0200.016. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - - - 87 -
25 0200.025. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - 37 42 - - -
0200.025. ... . ...
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5 180 25 25 45 - - - 73 - -
40 0200.040. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - 52 59 - - -
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16 0250.016. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - 43 54 - -
0250.016. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - - - 89 103
25 0250.025. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - 43 - - -
0250.025. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - - 75 - -
40 0250.040. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - 61 - - -
300 323.9 10 0300.010. ... . ...
1)
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0300.010. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - - - - -
16 0300.016. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - 45 55 - -
0300.016. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - - - 91 105
25 0300.025. ... . ...
1)
4 130 20 25 45 - - 45 - - -
0300.025. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - - 77 91 -
40 0300.040. ... . ...
1)
5 180 25 25 45 - - 62 - - -
1)
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nom.
dia.
D nom.
load
type size dimensions
span L
in mm
approx. weight in kg
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HYDRA
box-type clamps
Standard version
Materials:
S 235 JR,
16Mo3,
10CrMo9-10,
depending on service
temperature
Surface protection: blank
Options
for other materials
see page 95
Surface protection: primed,
hot-dip galvanized
(only advisable with
correspondingly low service
temperatures)
(see page 26 for option
code)
S 235 JR, blank Order example: VKK 0500.100.1400.24-37.0
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Enter span L and load group LGV (see table on page 99).
Nominal sizes, dimensions, weights
400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
DN FN VKK... E A H D P z
- mm kN mm mm mm mm mm mm
100 114.3 25 0100.025..
1)
.. 19 154 166 116 173 22 14 16 17 21
100 114.3 40 0100.040..
1)
.. 15 164 200 116 188 24 20 23 25 29
100 114.3 63 0100.063..
1)
.. 35 174 245 116 203 28 33 36 42 48
125 139.7 25 0125.025..
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.. 19 179 166 142 198 22 17 19 22 26
125 139.7 40 0125.040..
1)
.. 15 189 200 142 213 24 24 27 31 37
125 139.7 63 0125.063..
1)
.. 35 199 245 142 228 28 36 39 45 51
150 168.3 25 0150.025..
1)
.. 19 208 166 170 227 22 19 21 24 28
150 168.3 40 0150.040..
1)
.. 15 218 200 170 242 24 27 29 33 40
150 168.3 63 0150.063..
1)
.. 35 228 245 170 257 28 42 48 54 63
150 168.3 100 0150.100..
1)
.. 40 243 290 170 279 40 69 79 89 100
200 219.1 25 0200.025..
1)
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200 219.1 40 0200.040..
1)
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200 219.1 63 0200.063..
1)
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200 219.1 100 0200.100..
1)
.. 40 294 290 222 330 40 89 98 110 124
200 219.1 160 0200.160..
1)
.. 50 319 360 222 367 44 143 159 176 195
250 273 40 0250.040..
1)
.. 10 323 205 276 347 24 39 43 50 57
250 273 63 0250.063..
1)
.. 30 333 250 276 362 28 55 61 67 76
250 273 100 0250.100..
1)
.. 40 348 290 276 384 40 101 110 122 136
250 273 160 0250.160..
1)
.. 50 373 360 276 421 44 160 176 192 211
250 273 250 0250.250..
1)
.. 40 398 400 276 458 56 239 261 284 310
300 323.9 40 0300.040..
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.. 10 373 205 328 397 24 44 48 55 62
300 323.9 63 0300.063..
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.. 30 383 250 328 412 28 63 69 75 84
300 323.9 100 0300.100..
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.. 40 398 290 328 434 40 112 122 134 148
300 323.9 160 0300.160..
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.. 50 423 360 328 471 44 176 192 209 228
300 323.9 250 0300.250..
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.. 40 448 400 328 508 56 260 283 305 331
350 355.6 40 0350.040..
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.. 10 405 205 360 429 24 47 52 58 65
350 355.6 63 0350.063..
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.. 30 415 250 360 444 28 67 73 80 88
350 355.6 100 0350.100..
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.. 35 430 295 360 466 40 117 127 139 153
350 355.6 160 0350.160..
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.. 50 455 360 360 503 44 203 220 239 261
350 355.6 250 0350.250..
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.. 40 480 400 360 540 56 298 320 346 376
400 406.4 63 0400.063..
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.. 30 466 250 411 495 28 83 89 98 108
400 406.4 100 0400.100..
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.. 35 481 295 411 517 40 130 139 152 166
400 406.4 160 0400.160..
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.. 40 506 370 411 554 44 221 237 256 279
400 406.4 250 0400.250..
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.. 30 531 410 411 591 56 322 345 371 401
400 406.4 400 0400.400..
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.. 40 556 490 411 628 70 465 497 528 559
450 457 63 0450.063..
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.. 25 517 255 462 546 28 90 96 105 116
450 457 100 0450.100..
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.. 30 532 300 462 568 40 141 151 163 177
450 457 160 0450.160..
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.. 40 557 370 462 605 44 240 256 275 298
450 457 250 0450.250..
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.. 30 582 410 462 642 56 342 364 390 421
450 457 400 0450.400..
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approx. weight in kg
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Enter span L and load group LGV.
Nominal sizes, dimensions, weights
Connecting dimensions depending on load group LGV
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 2400
DN FN VKK... E A H D P z
- mm kN mm mm mm mm mm mm
500 508 63 0500. 063..
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.. 25 568 255 514 597 28 108 117 128 138
500 508 100 0500. 100..
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.. 30 583 300 514 619 40 166 177 192 208
500 508 160 0500. 160..
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.. 40 608 370 514 656 44 275 294 317 341
500 508 250 0500. 250..
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.. 30 633 410 514 693 56 393 419 450 482
500 508 400 0500. 400..
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.. 40 658 490 514 730 70 568 599 630 672
550 559 63 0550. 063..
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.. 25 619 255 565 648 28 119 128 139 150
550 559 100 0550. 100..
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.. 30 634 300 565 670 40 181 193 207 223
550 559 160 0550. 160..
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.. 40 659 370 565 707 44 293 312 335 360
550 559 250 0550. 250..
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.. 30 684 410 565 744 56 421 447 478 510
550 559 400 0550. 400..
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.. 40 709 490 565 781 70 605 636 667 709
600 610 100 0600. 100..
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.. 30 685 300 617 721 40 196 208 222 239
600 610 160 0600. 160..
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.. 40 710 370 617 758 44 317 336 359 384
600 610 250 0600. 250..
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.. 30 735 410 617 795 56 452 479 510 543
600 610 400 0600. 400..
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.. 40 760 490 617 832 70 677 709 751 795
600 610 630 0600. 630..
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.. 50 785 620 617 869 74 984 1031 1078 1126
700 711 100 0700. 100..
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.. 20 786 320 719 822 40 242 257 273 291
700 711 160 0700. 160..
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.. 40 811 380 719 859 44 383 407 431 461
700 711 250 0700. 250..
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.. 30 836 420 719 896 56 542 573 606 640
700 711 400 0700. 400..
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.. 40 861 490 719 933 70 764 795 838 882
700 711 630 0700. 630..
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.. 40 886 630 719 970 74 1126 1173 1221 1283
800 813 100 0800. 100..
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.. 20 888 320 822 924 40 283 298 314 332
800 813 160 0800. 160..
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.. 40 913 380 822 961 44 437 461 486 516
800 813 250 0800. 250..
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.. 20 938 430 822 998 56 610 641 674 709
800 813 400 0800. 400..
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.. 30 963 500 822 1035 70 847 878 920 965 1018
800 813 630 0800. 630..
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.. 40 988 630 822 1072 74 1249 1296 1343 1406 1480
900 914 160 0900. 160..
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.. 30 1014 390 924 1062 44 492 516 541 571
900 914 250 0900. 250..
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.. 20 1039 430 924 1099 56 680 712 745 780
900 914 400 0900. 400..
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.. 30 1064 500 924 1136 70 981 1024 1069 1123
900 914 630 0900. 630..
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.. 40 1089 630 924 1173 74 1387 1434 1481 1545 1619
900 914 1000 0900.1000..
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.. 50 1114 780 924 1210 94 1974 2036 2097 2179
1000 1016 160 1000. 160..
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.. 30 1116 390 1027 1164 44 549 573 598 628
1000 1016 250 1000. 250..
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.. 20 1141 430 1027 1201 56 760 792 825 860
1000 1016 400 1000. 400..
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.. 30 1166 500 1027 1238 70 1083 1126 1171 1224 1273
1000 1016 630 1000. 630..
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.. 40 1191 630 1027 1275 74 1536 1583 1646 1720
1000 1016 1000 1000.1000..
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.. 50 1216 780 1027 1312 94 2230 2292 2373
nom.
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dim.
dimensions
span L
in mm
approx. weight in kg
12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56 64
7 12 20 33 50 70 100 132 180 240
14 18 22 26 35 42 47 52 62 72
8-10 10-15 10-20 10-20 15-25 15-30 20-30 20-35 25-35 25-35
Load group LGV
Nom. load of load group FN in kN
Dimensions f in mm
s in mm
100
Nominal sizes, dimensions, weights
VKR connecting dimensions depending on nominal diameter
VKR... 400 500 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
DN FN VSR... A H
2)
E e E e W
- mm kN VPR... mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
100 114.3 25 0100.025..
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.. 150 180 120 85 85 5 243 17 19 23 27
100 114.3 40 0100.040..
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.. 154 210 140 105 105 5 243 23 26 32 37
100 114.3 63 0100.063..
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.. 158 260 175 130 130 0 251 38 48 56 63
125 139.7 25 0125.025..
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.. 175 180 120 85 85 5 269 19 24 27 31
125 139.7 40 0125.040..
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.. 179 210 140 105 105 5 269 26 33 37 42
125 139.7 63 0125.063..
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.. 183 260 175 130 130 0 277 36 47 55 62
150 168.3 25 0150.025..
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.. 204 190 120 85 85 5 297 19 25 28 32
150 168.3 40 0150.040..
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.. 208 220 140 105 105 5 297 27 34 39 44
150 168.3 63 0150.063..
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.. 212 270 175 130 130 0 305 42 57 65 73
150 168.3 100 0150.100..
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.. 218 330 205 155 155 -5 309 71 93 106 119
200 219.1 25 0200.025..
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.. 255 200 120 85 85 5 348 20 22 29 34
200 219.1 40 0200.040..
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.. 259 240 140 105 105 5 348 31 42 47 53
200 219.1 63 0200.063..
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.. 263 270 175 130 130 0 356 43 60 68 75
200 219.1 100 0200.100..
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.. 269 330 205 155 155 -5 360 98 109 122 135
200 219.1 160 0200.160..
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.. 279 380 250 190 190 0 374 174 192 210 228
250 273 40 0250.040..
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.. 313 250 140 105 105 5 402 32 43 49 56
250 273 63 0250.063..
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.. 317 270 175 130 130 0 410 45 63 71 78
250 273 100 0250.100..
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.. 323 330 205 155 155 -5 414 102 113 126 139
250 273 160 0250.160..
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.. 333 380 250 190 190 0 428 182 200 218 236
250 273 250 0250.250..
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.. 343 400 270 200 200 0 442 262 285 309 332
300 323.9 40 0300.040..
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.. 363 260 140 105 105 5 453 33 45 51 59
300 323.9 63 0300.063..
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.. 367 285 175 130 130 0 461 46 66 73 83
300 323.9 100 0300.100..
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.. 373 330 205 155 155 -5 465 106 117 130 143
300 323.9 160 0300.160..
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.. 383 380 250 190 190 0 479 189 207 225 243
300 323.9 250 0300.250..
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.. 393 400 270 200 200 0 493 272 296 319 343
350 355.6 40 0350.040..
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.. 395 260 140 105 105 5 485 34 46 52 60
350 355.6 63 0350.063..
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.. 399 300 185 140 140 10 493 68 76 86 95
350 355.6 100 0350.100..
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.. 405 330 205 155 155 -5 497 108 119 132 146
350 355.6 160 0350.160..
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.. 415 380 250 190 190 0 511 212 230 248 265
350 355.6 250 0350.250..
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.. 425 410 270 200 200 0 525 302 325 349 376
400 406.4 63 0400.063..
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.. 450 320 185 140 140 10 543 57 79 90 101
400 406.4 100 0400.100..
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.. 456 340 205 155 155 -5 547 92 123 136 152
400 406.4 160 0400.160..
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.. 466 400 250 190 190 0 561 219 237 261 280
400 406.4 250 0400.250..
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.. 476 420 275 205 205 5 575 315 339 363 391
400 406.4 400 0400.400..
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.. 486 480 340 240 240 0 581 458 491 525 559
450 457 63 0450.063..
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.. 501 320 185 140 140 10 594 58 81 92 104
450 457 100 0450.100..
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.. 507 340 205 155 155 -5 598 94 127 140 156
450 457 160 0450.160..
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.. 517 400 250 190 190 0 612 226 244 268 287
450 457 250 0450.250..
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.. 527 420 275 205 205 5 626 324 348 372 401
450 457 400 0450.400..
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.. 537 480 340 240 240 0 632 469 503 537 571
nom.
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VGR VSR/VPR
span L
in mm
approx. weight in kg
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Variable spring supports
and constant supports
(FSS/FSP/KSR/KSP)
With variable spring and
constant supports size
01-11 by turning the adjust-
ing nut, and with sping sup-
ports size 12-16, as well as
with constant supports you
stress the adjusting nut on
the support plate resp. on
the load roll, until the cold
load or the loading rate is
reached and the travel
stops can be removed.
Adjusting possibility:
spring supports + 30 mm
constant supports +/- 20 mm
With spring supports the
support plate with collar (size
01-11) resp. with threaded
bolt (size 12-16) ist sticked in
loose.
In general proceed as de-
scribed above for hangers.
Sway supports (FSG)
Fix sway supports to the
loadbearing structure by
means of brackets (MBS),
and to the pipe by dynamic
load clamps.
Adapt the length to the
installation distance by
means of the adjusting nut
on the movable part of the
sway support. Load take-
up is also by means of
turning this adjusting nut.
(The spherical sway head
is only inserted loosely at
the movable end of the
support.)
Adapt the load and release
the travel stops afterwards,
as described for variable
spring hangers.
Note:
The installation of sway
supports is only advisable
if greater axial or lateral
movements of the support-
ed pipe are expected. The
supported pipe itself must
be secured sufficiently
against unwanted lateral
movement by means of
suitable connections to the
adjacent pipe system.
Sway supports cannot be
used as pipe guides.
Hydraulic pressure test
Hangers and supports
should be locked in posi-
tion before hydraulic pres-
sure tests of pipe systems
in order to avoid unaccept-
able movement of the
pipe.
For nuclear power stations,
according to KTA, the per-
missible overload is 1.5
times the nominal load FN.
For other applications, an
overload of up to 2.5 times
the nominal load is permis-
sible.
Owing to their dimensions,
HYDRA
hangers can
sustain such overloads
even in a non-preset
state without permanent
deformation.
Inspection during
operation
Once the system is in
operation, the hot positions
of hangers or supports
must be checked. If greater
deviations are measured,
corrective measures must
be taken.
If the reasons for such
deviations are working
loads higher than those
calculated, the hangers
and supports must be
adjusted.
Variable spring hangers
and supports can be
adjusted by turning the
turnbuckle or the adjusting
nut.
Constant hangers and
supports can be adjusted
by means of the load
adjustment device by up
to 15% of the required
load without restricting
the specified travel.
A further change to the
required load is possible if
certain conditions are met.
However, you should con-
sult us first. If the actual
travel exceeds the required
travel (including reserves)
or if the load exceeds even
the operating load reserves
of the hanger, the hanger
must be replaced.
Maintenance
HYDRA
variable spring
hangers and supports as
well as constant hangers
and supports are absolu-
tely maintenance-free.
There is no need for spare
parts.
FSG
Note for hanger installations:
Turnbuckles and adjusting nuts can be turned more
easily under load if the thread has been thoroughly
greased beforehand (MoS2). Turnbuckles and nuts
with larger thread diameters (M48 and larger) cannot
be turned under load. Additional equipment (lifting
tackle, hydraulic jack) is then required to relieve the
load on the turnbuckles or nuts.
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Installation instructions for pipe clamps
General
Pipe clamps are delivered
with all the parts required
for assembly. If stored out-
doors, clamps must be
suitably covered to protect
them against corrosion
and dirt.
Horizontalschellen
Horizontal pipe clamps
(HZN, HZV, HZS, HDN)
Place both halves of the
clamp around the pipe and
bolt them together until
they fit snugly around the
pipe. Ensure that the
straps are aligned parallel
with each other and in the
tension direction of the
support.
Insert the connecting part
(eye nut, connecting lug)
designed for use in two-
bolt clamps between the
upper lugs before inserting
the bolt.
In the case of three-bolt
clamps, insert the eye
nut between the ends of
the long lugs afterwards;
tighten the upper, load-
bearing bolt until the lugs
are parallel, but no further.
After tightening, secure
the bolts with additional
nuts.
Grip clamps
(HGN, HGV)
Grip clamps are delivered
pre-assembled. For mount-
ing on the pipe, remove
the lower nuts from the
bow rods completely. Then
pull the bow rods out of
the lower retaining lug after
removing all attached
parts.
Then turn both pairs of
bow rods to the side. In
this position they can be
placed around the pipe.
Afterwards, insert the
loose bow rods back into
the corresponding holes in
the retaining lug. Now refit
the spacers, tab washers
and nuts which had been
removed beforehand.
Tighten all four nuts equally
until all parts fit snugly
around the pipe. When
tightening, make sure that
the lugs match up exactly
and are aligned with the
pipe axis.
Then mount the clevis
with the attached support
assembly on the upper
retaining lug.
The clamp can also be
hung on the clevis first if
the mounting process is
carried out in that way.
The bow rods must be
pretensioned in order to fit
the upper retaining lug
tightly around the pipe.
Then tighten the upper
nuts equally to the speci-
fied torque using a torque
wrench (see Ma in the
tables).
If a torque wrench is not
available, a preload can
also be applied by turning
all upper nuts through one
additional, complete turn.
Afterwards, secure all
nuts with tab washers.
Note for clamp installations:
The grip clamp has an additional hole in the upper
supporting lug for attaching a lifting device.
Mounting and loading of the support assembly is
thus easier and the pipe load can be relieved during
adjustment and repair work.
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Riser clamps
Formed clamps
(VBK)
First, connect both halves
of the clamp loosely with
the associated support
assembly on one side.
After placing both straps
around the pipe under-
neath the shear lugs, fix
the opposite side. Now
insert the bolts adjacent to
the pipe, making sure that
the spacers designed for
this position are placed
between the straps.
Screw on the nuts but do
not tighten them until the
straps have been aligned
with the pipe shear lugs in
such a way that they are
firmly seated.
Align the clamp straps by
shifting them slightly with
respect to each other and
by turning the turnbuckles
of the support assemblies.
Tighten the bolts adjacent
to the pipe such that the
straps cannot tilt with
respect to each other.
Tighten the bolts at the
ends of the straps until
the brackets are parallel
with each other.
Afterwards, secure all
bolts with locknuts.
Box-type clamps with
shear lug supports (VKK)
After slotting the end
plates into the clevises of
the two hanger assem-
blies, fit the side pieces to
these and insert but do
not tighten the retaining
screws.
Now slide the two halves
of the bearing plate on to
the side pieces and under-
neath the shear lugs until
they meet along the cen-
treline of the pipe. Make
sure they interlock with the
side pieces. Now fix the
bearing plate with the
screws supplied.
Finally, tighten the nuts of
the connecting screws
(standard tightening
torques).
Secure all screws with
tab washers or locknuts.
Using the turnbuckles of
the two hanger assemblies,
now fit the clamp around
the pipe shear lugs. Make
sure the clamp engages
evenly with all shear lugs;
after fitting, the clamp must
be positioned approxi-
mately at right-angles to
the axis of the pipe, pro-
vided the shear lugs have
been sufficiently accurately
fabricated. Otherwise, the
support for the shear lugs
must be re-machined.
Box-type clamps with
shear-bolt supports (VKR)
After slotting the end plates
into the clevises of the two
hanger assemblies, fit the
side pieces to these and
the shear pins at the same
time. Compensate for dif-
ferent positions of shear
pins and end plates by
means of the turnbuckles
of the two hanger assem-
blies.
Insert all connecting screws
and screw on but do not
tighten the nuts. If ten-
sion rods are included, in-
sert these and fit the nuts.
Finally, tighten the nuts
of the connecting screws
and then the tension rods
(standard tightening
torques).
Secure all screws with
tab washers or locknuts.
Using the turnbuckles of
the two hanger assem-
blies, now align the clamp
until its is approximately at
right-angles to the axis of
the pipe. Make sure the
shear pins engage evenly.