A pipe is rested on a supporting part often of a standard structural shape. The pipe may be fastened to this part with a pipe support. A pipe is either held from above by hangers or supports of various types on which it rests. Hangers are also considered as supports.
There are various types of pipe supports which can be installed to support dead weight loads, and constrain the pipe for thermal and dynamic loads.
Pipe supports include brackets, rod hangers, sway braces, anchors, spring hangers, turnbuckles, struts, saddles, rollers, and sliding supports. Structural attachments are components that are bolted, welded, or clamped to the pipe, such as lugs ,clips, clamps, clevises, and stops.Pipe supports that are used in temperature sensitive applications may also consist of insulation materials.
