Pipe Support Standard Span

This british standard was prepared consists of representatives from the following government departments and scientific and industrial.

Pipe support standard span. Support spacing abs pe pvc. Recommended maximum support span between hangers and rod sizes for straight horizontal pipes. Suggested maximum spacing between pipe supports for horizontal straight runs of standard and heavier pipe at maximum operating temperature of 750 f 400 c does not apply where span calculations are made or where there are concentrated loads between supports such as flanges valves specialties etc. Pipe support span chart is a tabular chart giving a rough idea of supporting distance.

For fiber reinforced plastic pipe frp support spacing in liquid service would vary from around 11 ft for 2 pipe to 22 ft for 8 pipe. Pipe clamps cages cantilevers. Allowable spans are based on a maximum bending stress of 41 37 mpa 6000 psi or a maximum deflection of 12 7 mm 0 5in. 3 pipe support span chart from mss sp 69 is reproduced as a sample.

In the following image fig. Pipe support criteria for asme b31 3 metallic piping july 2017. Spans are based on 12 1 2 mill tolerance and 065 correction tolerance. Appendix a design guidance for pipe support feet 35 appendix b maximum spans for simply supported universal beams 36.

4 1 1 supports for piping systems shall be in accordance with the. And for gas service 17 ft for 2 to 40 ft for 8. The span is 4 ft for pipe up to 6 ft for 4 schedule 40 pipe at ambient temperature. Code pip pnc00004 and this practice.

Spans are also provided for pipe deflection of 25 mm for all pipe sizes. Spans are based on using carbon steel pipe a53 gr b filled with water. 4 1 2 the pipe supports guides anchors and attachments details shall be provided in accordance with. Spans limited by stress all others limited by deflection.

If supports are spaced greater than 25 0 consultation with a structural engineer should be performed for additional analysis. Spans are adequate without the addition of auxiliary supports for insulated lines and. Spans or support spacing are based on maximum pipe deflections of 6 35 mm up to 6 and 12 7 mm for pipe sizes 8 and above. Approximately 1 ft more for schedule 80 and half that spacing at 150 f.

Process industry practices page 3 of 9. Pipe supports part 2. Pipe support span chart. Steel pipe supports recommended distance between steel pipe supports.

Pipe walls require reinforcing at point of support. These charts are normally mentioned in piping stress analysis project specifications.