A pipe support is a device used to carry the weight of the pipe, any in-line equipment, and the material in the pipe over a defined span. The four main functions of a pipe support are to guide, anchor, absorb shock, and support a specified load.
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A pipe support is a device used to carry the weight of the pipe, any in-line equipment, and the material in the pipe over a defined span. The four main functions of a pipe support are to guide, anchor, absorb shock, and support a specified load.