Based on their function and structural design, steel supports and hangers can be categorized into the following common types:
Load-bearing supports/hangers: Primarily designed to support vertical loads, such as the weight of water pipes or air ducts.
Seismic supports/hangers: Used in earthquake-prone areas, these effectively minimize pipe displacement or damage caused by seismic vibrations.
Sliding supports/hangers: Allow for horizontal pipe movement within a specific range; suitable for piping systems subject to significant thermal expansion and contraction.
Fixed supports/hangers: Completely restrict pipe displacement; typically used at critical points to ensure stability.
Each type has specific applications, and engineers select the appropriate combination of supports and hangers based on actual requirements.
