An industrial piping system is much more than just pipes and valves; it is a complex network that depends on a spring hanger system designed with precision to guarantee its integrity, safety, and long-term operation. At Enerkeit, we provide engineering solutions in pipe supports that are fundamental to the stability and flexibility of your installations.

Spring supports are structural elements designed not only to bear the weight of the piping and its contents, but also to strategically manage the movements generated by thermal expansion and contraction.

Why is an Adequate Support System Crucial?

The correct selection and placement of spring hangers is one of the most critical aspects of piping design. A poorly designed or inadequate support system can lead to catastrophic failures, unplanned downtime, and costly repairs.

The essential functions of a support system are:

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  Supporting Dead Loads: They bear the weight of the piping, the fluid it carries, thermal insulation, and all additional components such as valves and flanges.
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  Managing Thermal Expansion: They allow or restrict pipe movement as it expands or contracts with temperature changes, preventing the accumulation of dangerous stresses.
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  Protecting Critical Equipment: They absorb and distribute loads so that excessive stresses are not transmitted to the nozzles of sensitive and expensive equipment such as pumps, turbines, compressors, and pressure vessels.
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  Preventing Deformation (Buckling): They maintain the correct alignment and slope of the piping, ensuring adequate flow and preventing buckling or sagging that can compromise operation.
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  Absorbing Dynamic Loads: They help control vibrations and withstand occasional loads such as those produced by water hammer or seismic events.

Pipe Supports for Every Application

Every piping system's needs are unique. Therefore, there are two main categories of spring hangers designed to manage vertical movement.

Constant spring hangers

These supports are designed with a spring and lever mechanism that provides a constant support force throughout a significant range of vertical movement. They are the indispensable solution for critical systems where stress transfer must be minimized, such as in turbine connections or in high-temperature lines with significant thermal expansion.

Variable spring hangers

These supports use a helical spring that exerts a support force that varies as the piping moves up or down. They are the most economical and commonly used solution in applications where vertical movement is limited and a certain variability in the support load is acceptable for the system.