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CONSTANT SUPPORTS
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PRODUCT
GROUP
CONSTANT HANGERS
CONSTANT SUPPORTS
CONTENTS PAGE
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Constant hangers and constant supports ____________________________1.1
PRODUCT
Selection table __________________________________________________1.3
Constant hangers type 11 C3 29 to 11 96 25 __________________________1.5
GROUP 1
Brackets for constant hanger type 11, type 71 C3 .9 to 71 96 .5__________1.6
Constant hangers type 12 82 35 to 14 96 35 __________________________1.7
Brackets for constant hangers type 71 82 .6 to 71 96 .8 ________________1.8
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Constant supports type 16 D2 19 to 16 93 15 ________________________1.9
Angulating constant supports type 16 D2 29 to 16 93 25 ______________1.10 3
Constant hanger trapeze type 79 D2 25 to 79 96 25 __________________1.11
Function tests __________________________________________________1.12
Operational function______________________________________________1.13 4
Design features __________________________________________________1.15
Types of installation______________________________________________1.17
LISEGA servo hanger ____________________________________________1.19
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Installation and operating instructions ______________________________1.21
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1.0
CONSTANT HANGERS, CONSTANT
SUPPORTS, PRODUCT GROUP 1
To avoid detrimental constraints in the system,
thermal expansion in piping and other plant
components must not be prevented.
Constant hangers
Constant hangers compensate for vertical
movement caused by thermal expansion.
Via constant hangers, the respective piping
loads are constantly absorbed and transferred
with no significant deviation over the whole
range of movement.
1.1
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Construction series ‘64
➜ favorable weight performance ratios of ➜ attachment point and load point always
the units reduce skeleton weight lie in the symmetrical axis (no moment
of force exertion on the connection
➜ precision fit attachment devices by way structures through radial deflection)
Construction series ‘76
of standardized elements
➜ lasting loadbearing performance
➜ ”intelligent“ travel stop enables easy through the use of specially treated
conformity checks of set load and prerelaxed springs
operating load
➜ lasting operating performance through
➜ extra wide load adjustment ranges corrosion protection and maintenance-
(40 - 100% of nominal load) permit later free special steel bearings
adjustment in the event of deviation in
piping weights
4. Easy monitoring Construction series ‘85
3. Reliable operational safety ➜ directly readable scales for travel The 4 development stages of
position and operating load LISEGA constant hangers
➜ due to the fundamental principle, abso-
➜ permanent marking for cold/hot
lute constancy over total set load range
positions and set load
➜ reduced frictional forces through a ➜ controlled subsequent load adjustment
minimum of bearing points - the load is possible after installation
transferred vertically via the main spring
(no friction through high lever bearing ➜ simple reinstallation of blocking devices
loads) for inspection work
1.2
SELECTION TABLE
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
4
Travel (inch)
Load (lbs)
1.3
For the selection of constant supports type 16
1
(see 1.9 and 1.10 ), the load group and travel range
of the corresponding hanger type 11 apply.
1.4
CONSTANT HANGER
TYPE 11
Constant hanger
Type 11 C3 29 to 11 96 25
Series-made standard
design, available from stock.
type 71 C3 .9 to 71 96 .5
Series-made standard
design available from
stock.
The brackets can
be supplied ac-
cording to require-
ments.
They can be shop
fitted or supplied
Base plate
separately for sub-
sequent fitting on
site.
Constant hangers
type 12 82 35 to 14 96 35
Standard design, multi-cell
hanger.
Assembly possible at short
notice from stock units.
+97/8
-23/4
Dimension E applies to
uppermost blocking position.
For other positions E increases
accordingly. Weight
Type A B C D d3 E H L M N O P R R1max. S W (lbs)
12 82 35 333/4 25 151/4 213/4 23/8 471/2 23 31/4 211/4 113/4 2 13 31/2 33/4 11/8 61/4 1355
12 83 35 39 25 151/4 213/4 23/8 641/2 281/4 31/4 211/4 113/4 81/2 131/2 31/2 33/4 11/8 61/4 1805
12 84 35 451/2 25 153/4 213/4 23/8 841/2 361/2 31/4 211/4 113/4 12 151/4 31/2 33/4 11/8 61/4 2450
12 85 35 49 25 161/2 213/4 23/8 1013/4 44 31/4 211/4 113/4 5 291/4 31/2 33/4 11/8 61/4 3430
12 86 35 511/4 251/2 161/2 221/4 23/8 1211/2 64 31/4 211/2 12 93/4 331/2 31/2 33/4 11/8 61/4 4455
12 92 35 353/4 271/4 171/4 233/4 23/4 511/2 243/4 31/2 231/4 13 2 133/4 41/4 41/4 13/8 7 1730
12 93 35 45 271/4 171/4 233/4 23/4 681/2 31 31/2 231/4 13 93/4 14 41/ 4 41/4 13/8 7 2355
12 94 35 501/2 271/4 18 233/4 23/4 90 373/4 31/2 231/4 13 15 15 41 / 4 41/4 13/8 7 3250
12 95 35 511/4 273/4 18 241/4 3 3
2 /4 106 /4 43 31/2 231/2 131/8 93/4 23 41/ 4 41/4 13/8 7 4070
12 96 35 531/4 273/4 18 241/4 23/4 128 633/4 31/2 231/2 131/8 111/2 311/2 41/4 41/4 13/8 7 5250
13 82 35 333/4 363/4 151/4 333/4 23/4 511/2 23 31/4 33 2x113/4 2 13 41/4 5 13/8 81/4 2110
13 83 35 39 363/4 151/4 333/4 23/4 681/2 281/4 31/4 33 2x113/4 81/2 131/2 41/4 5 13/8 81/4 2790
13 84 35 451/2 363/4 153/4 333/4 23/4 881/2 361/2 31/4 33 2x113/4 12 151/4 41/4 5 13/8 81/4 3750
13 85 35 49 363/4 161/2 333/4 23/4 1053/4 44 31/4 33 2x113/4 5 291/4 41/4 5 13/8 81/4 5225
13 86 35 511/4 371/2 161/2 341/4 23/4 1251/2 64 31/4 331/4 2x12 93/4 331/2 41/4 5 13/8 81/4 6770
13 92 35 353/4 401/4 171/4 363/4 31/8 56 243/4 31/2 361/4 2x13 2 133/4 43/4 51/2 13/8 9 2675
13 93 35 45 401/4 171/4 363/4 1 3
3 /8 72 /4 31 31/2 361/4 2x13 93/4 14 43/4 51/2 13/8 9 3610
13 94 35 501/2 401/4 18 363/4 31/8 941/4 373/4 31/2 361/4 2x13 15 15 43/4 51/2 13/8 9 4950
13 95 35 511/4 41 18 371/2 31/8 111 43 31/2 361/2 2x131/8 93/4 23 43/4 51/2 13/8 9 6190
13 96 35 531/4 41 18 371/2 31/8 1321/4 633/4 31/2 361/2 2x131/8 111/2 311/2 43/4 51/2 13/8 9 7975
14 82 35 333/4 481/2 151/4 451/2 31/8 541/2 23 31/4 45 3x113/4 2 13 43/4 7 13/8 93/4 2870
14 83 35 39 481/2 151/4 451/2 31/8 713/4 281/4 31/4 45 3x113/4 81/2 131/2 43/4 7 13/8 93/4 3780
14 84 35 451/2 481/2 153/4 451/2 31/8 911/2 361/2 31/4 45 3x113/4 12 151/4 43/4 7 13/8 93/4 5070
14 85 35 49 481/2 161/2 451/2 31/8 1083/4 44 31/4 45 3x113/4 5 291/4 43/4 7 13/8 93/4 7030
14 86 35 511/4 491/4 161/2 46 31/8 1281/2 64 31/4 451/4 3x12 93/4 331/2 43/4 7 13/8 93/4 9095
14 92 35 353/4 531/4 171/4 493/4 31/2 571/2 243/4 31/2 491/4 3x13 2 133/4 51/4 7 11/2 93/4 3670
Order details: 14 93 35 45 531/4 171/4 493/4 31/2 741/2 31 31/2 491/4 3x13 93/4 14 51/ 4 7 11/2 93/4 4920
Constant hanger 14 94 35 501/2 531/4 18 493/4 31/2 953/4 373/4 31/2 491/4 3x13 15 15 51/4 7 11/2 93/4 6710
type 1. .. 35 14 95 35 511/4 541/4 18 501/2 31/2 1121/2 43 31/2 491/2 3x131/8 93/4 23 51/ 4 7 11/2 93/4 8360
Marking:… 14 96 35 531/4 541/4 18 501/2 31/2 1333/4 633/4 31/2 491/2 3x131/8 111/2 311/2 51/4 7 11/2 93/4 10740
Operating load: …lbs
Travel: …inch up/down
Blocking position
(if required):
1.7
BRACKETS FOR
CONSTANT HANGER TYPE 12-14
11/4
Lug for transport
hanger type 12 - 14
1
Brackets for constant
Type 71 82 .6 - 71 96 .8
Standard design.
The brackets are normally
+97/8
-23/4
shop assembled.
On request they can
be supplied loose for
assembly on site.
Detail Z
11/4
1.8
CONSTANT SUPPORT
TYPE 16
Constant support
type 16 D2 19 to 16 93 15
Standard design
Weight
Dimension E applies to the Type A A1 B B1 D d4 E F H K L M N O P S T (lbs)
uppermost blocking position. 16 D2 19 113/4 91/2 41/4 23/4 31/2 1/ 28 13/4 93/4 101/2 31/4 7 - - 73/4 1/4 1/ 33
2 4
It has an adjustment tolerance
16 D3 19 161/4 101/4 51/4 23/4 41/4 1/
2 471/2 13/4 171/2 161/4 31/4 73/4 - 13/4 11 1/
4
1/
4 55
of +23/8 inch.
16 12 15 151/4 103/4 51/4 41/2 41/4 1/
2 283/4 21/4 101/2 103/4 31/4 81/4 2 1 5 /4 1/4
1 1/
4 51
16 13 15 161/4 103/4 51/4 41/2 41/4 1/
2 511/4 21/4 171/2 201/4 31/4 81/4 2 3/ 103/
4 4
1/
4
1/
4 86
16 22 15 171/2 131/2 61/4 51/2 51/4 1/
2 29 3 101/2 103/4 4 101/4 21/2 3/
4 51/
2
1/
4
1/
4 73
16 23 15 18 131/2 61/4 51/2 51/4 1/
2 511/4 3 18 193/4 4 101/4 21/2 13/4 103/4 1/4 1/
4 123
16 32 15 171/2 133/4 63/4 51/2 51/4 1/
2 291/4 3 103/4 103/4 4 103/4 23/4 1/ 1
2 6 /2
1/
4
3/
8 86
16 33 15 191/4 133/4 63/4 51/2 51/4 1/
2 521/4 3 181/2 201/4 4 103/4 23/4 2 4 10 4 1/4
3 / 1 / 3/
8 141
16 42 15 193/4 151/4 71/4 61/4 6 1/
2 313/4 31/4 121/2 11 43/4 113/4 31/8 1 101/4 1/4 3/
8 130
16 43 15 221/2 151/4 71/4 61/4 6 1/
2 551/4 31/4 191/2 213/4 43/4 113/4 31/8 41/4 93/4 1/4 3/
8 205
16 52 15 231/4 19 9 73/4 71/2 3/
4 323/4 31/2 131/2 11 6 15 43/8 11/4 81/4 3/8 1/
2 212
16 53 15 28 19 9 73/4 71/2 3/
4 561/2 31/2 201/4 213/4 6 15 43/8 41/4 111/4 3/8 1/
2 342
Order details: 281/2 221/2 103/4 93/4 7/ 361/4 41/4
16 62 15 9 8 161/2 111/4 63/4 173/4 53/8 11/2 91/2 3/8 1/
2 362
Constant support 16 63 15 32 221/2 103/4 93/4 9 7/ 611/2 41/4 221/4 251/4 63/4 173/4 53/8 61/4 113/4 3/8 1/
8 2 527
type 16 .. .. 16 72 15 303/4 251/4 113/4 103/4 10 1 39 41 / 2 18 121/2 73/4 201/4 53/8 2 111/4 1/2 5/
8 521
Marking: … 16 73 15 331/2 251/4 113/4 103/4 10 1 64 41 / 2 25 241/2 73/4 201/4 53/8 51/2 113/4 1/2 5/
8 736
Operating load: …lbs 16 82 15 32 251/4 121/2 11 10 11/4 431/4 43/4 23 113/4 73/4 191/4 51/2 2 13 5/
8
5/
8 675
Travel: …inch up/down 16 83 15 371/4 251/4 121/2 11 10 11/4 721/4 43/4 281/4 293/4 73/4 191/4 51/2 8 /2 13 /2 5/8
1 1 5/
8 990
Blocking position 16 92 15 34 291/4 133/4 113/4 103/4 11/4 46 51/2 243/4 121/2 91/2 221/2 51/2 2 133/4 3/4 3/
4 855
(if required): 16 93 15 43 291/4 133/4 113/4 103/4 11/4 741/2 51/2 31 291/4 91/2 221/2 51/2 93/4 14 3/
4
3/ 1257
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1.9
ANGULATING CONSTANT SUPPORTS
TYPE 16
weld-on bracket
LH thread
RH thread
supports
1
Angulating constant
type 16 D2 29 to 16 93 25
equipped with ball bush
connections.
For use where lateral forces
from horizontal travel are
to be avoided.
Order details:
Angulating constant support
type 16 .. ..
Marking: …
Operating load: …lbs
Travel: …inch up/down
Blocking position
(if required):
1.10
CONSTANT HANGER
TRAPEZE TYPE 79
Constant hanger trapeze
type 79 D2 25 to 79 96 25
This type of trapeze applies
in case of limited installation
length where the standard
trapeze type 79 .2 34 does
not fit.
The Trapezes are normally
shop assembled.
Functional performance
The specific functional principle of LISEGA con-
stant hangers guarantees absolute constancy
across the entire travel range. This is not even
affected by load adjustment. Only a minor
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friction force resulting from tolerances and
bearings has to be taken into account as a
slight deviation. The hysteresis produced by
this is kept within very narrow limits by the
design principle and by state-of-the-art manu-
facturing procedures.
Acceptance test of a constant hanger
For normal load settings, deviations in the
operating load for LISEGA constant hangers For function testing, quasistatically acting
in series production is kept in practice at test benches with a capacity of up to
3% on average. Using a selection process, 225000 lbs [1000kN] are available in all
supply of hangers with a maximum deviation the factories.
of 2% is possible. The test benches are inspected at regular
intervals by an independent authority.
The generally permissible deviations are laid
down in the following international standards:
Function tests
Before delivery, each constant hanger is tested
for correct function and set to the required
load.
1.12
OPERATIONAL FUNCTION
F2 Special requirements
E Strict demands are placed on constant han-
D gers to ensure reliable function:
Operating function of
LISEGA constant hanger
1.13
Down towards the apex of the cams the
resultant force diminishes in proportion to
the increase in the relatively low starting
force of the main spring.
usable travel changes in proportion to the
load alterations.
At the apex of the cams the forces of the cations with a compact number of unit sizes.
compensating springs are cancelled out. This special advantage is the prerequisite for
The resultant is zero. At this point only the the formation of load groups as the basis of
➜
main spring carries the load. Beyond the apex, the LISEGA modular system. In this way,
the direction of the proportionally increasing rational series production and warehousing
resultant force of the compensating springs is control are made possible.
reversed. It now reduces the relatively strong
main spring force in the same way.
Large load
The sum of, or the difference between the adjustment range
forces F1 and F2 at each point in the travel
range = F.
➜
from a theoretical basis.
Travel
➜
Warehousing
(short term
availability)
1.14
DESIGN FEATURES
Springs
The springs are decisive for the flawless
functioning of constant hangers – the long
term operational safety of these components
depends on them. DIN standards form the
basis of the LISEGA coil spring specifications.
Details can be found in the Technical
Specifications in section 0.
Steel
construction
on site
1.15
Spring relaxation
Conventional helical coil springs subjected to
load and temperature over a period of time
lose part of their force (spring relaxation).
In the long term, it can cause a reduction in
connection
point /
hanger
planned
condition
hanger set
load
in(1000 lbs)
hanger load
in(1000 lbs)
1
condition after 10% relaxation
additional z-load
y-load
at connection
point
in(1000 lbs)
additional
displacement
in inch
Example of cumulative additional loads due The maximum primary stresses were calcul-
to hanger relaxation ated in the safety valves near the boiler
The effect of a 10% loss in hanger power connection. They were 93% higher than the
was observed in a pipeline (Dia = 20.7inch planned condition. The permissible stresses
[525mm], s = 1.06inch [27mm], temperat- for the connection were exceeded by 9%.
ure = 1004°F [540°C], pressure = 725psi (Calculations in accordance with regulations
[50bar] ). B31.1).
Due to this loss, the piping displaced at a
maximum of 1.43inch [36.4mm].
Modern welding robots and CNC machines ensure
constant product quality
Corrosion protection
Constant hangers are finished with a LISEGA
standard coating system which in conjunc-
tion with a metallically pure treated surface
offers superior corrosion protection with high
mechanical stability. Bearings and pins are
made from stainless steel.
All threaded parts and cams are electro-
galvanized and yellow chromatized.
The standard corrosion protection for constant (See the section on corrosion
hangers needs no maintenance inside buil- protection in the Technical
dings, or in areas protected from the weather. Specifications, page 0.10.)
For components in the open and in special
cases of operation, a more comprehensive
corrosion protection can be agreed on.
1.16
INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
Universal fit
Constant hangers can be
1 2 3
Type 73
adapted to practically any Type 60
Type 63
situation in the plant by the Type 67
Type 63 Type 75
use of universal-fit acces- Type 61
sories as part of the LISEGA Type 11 Type 67
modular system.
Type 75
Type 11
Type 61
Automatic through LICAD Type 63 Type 63
Type 67
Configurations 1 - 13 can Type 66 Type 63
Type 63
Type 63
be produced automatically Type 67
Type 61
in 2D and transferred to 3D Type 44
Type 49
Type 49
Type 63
systems via the LICAD design Type 61 Type 79
system. Type 79
Examples 14 - 17 show
easily-designed special
applications.
4 5 Type 73 6
Type 60
Type 67 Type 75
Type 61
Type 11 Type 67
Type 11 Type 11
Type 63
Type 67
Type 63
Type 63 Type 63 Type 67
Type 67 Type 61
Type 71
Type 63 Type 61 Type 63
Type 63 Type 61
Type 60 Type 79
Type 60
Type 63
Type 67
Type 43 Type 63
Type 67 Type 61
Type 49 Type 44
Type 63
Type 61
Type 79
7 8 9
Type 11
Type 71 Typ 38
Type 38
Type 63 Type 35
Type 49
Type 66
Type 63
Type 16
Type 60 Type 16
Type 43
Type 35
1.17
10 Type
Type
Type
Type
Type
Type
Type
Type 67
73
60
67
61
79
61
63
11
Type 73
Type 60
Type 67
Type 11
12
Type
Type
Type
73
60
63
13
1
Type 75
Type 61
Type 67
Type 66
Type 63 Type 63
Type 61 Type 63 Type 11
Type 79 Type 67
Type 61 Type 63 Type 11
Type 63 Type 61
Type 67 Type 79 Type 63
Type 61
Type 63 Type 63
Type 63 Type 66
Type 67
Type 11 Type 67
Type 63
Type 63
Type 63 Type 61
Type 61 Type 61
Type 67 Type 48
Typ 48
Type 48 Type 46
Type 60
Type 43
14 15
Type 11
Type 63
Type 49
Type 66
Type 63
Type 60
Type 43
Type 16
16 17
Type 71
Type 11
Type 11
Type 49
Type 63
Type 63
Type 67
Type 67
Type 63
Type 74 Type 61
Type 63
Type 71 Type 44
1.18
THE LISEGA SERVO HANGER
Hot setting
1.19
Design and function
The basis for the servo hanger is a standard
Type 11 constant hanger. To overcome load
differences, it is additionally fitted with a
hydraulic auxiliary device providing additional
Unit sizes
Units are available from series construction
for load groups 5 (FN 4495lbs [20kN] ) to 9
(FN 22480lbs [100kN] ) with travel range 2
(6inch [150mm] ) and 3 (12inch [300mm] ).
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active force in both directions (servo assis- In special cases non-standard designs can
tance). be manufactured.
Electro-hydraulic control
The hydraulic unit and the electronic control
are housed separately from each other in a
switchgear cabinet mounted near the servo See page 1.3 and 1.4 also
hanger (max distance 52 feet [16m] ). 2 = Travel range 2
The hydraulic piston controlling the move- 3 = Travel range 3
ment is located in the load tube of the con-
stant hanger.
Automatic safety switch Servo- Nominal Calibration Load dependent travel Additional
The electrohydraulic control is designed in hanger load FN load Travel range 2 Travel range 3 Servo force
such a way that only the servo assistance is Type lbs lbs inch inch lbs
lost if there is an operational breakdown, 17 5. 25 4495 1800 - 4495 3-6 6 - 12 1800
17 6. 25 8990 3595 - 8990 3-6 6 - 12 4500
e.g. a power failure. The unit itself would
17 7. 25 13490 5395 - 13490 3-6 6 - 12 4500
carry on operating in the normal way as a 17 8. 25 17985 7190 - 17985 3-6 6 - 12 4500
constant hanger. 17 9. 25 22480 8990 - 22480 3-6 6 - 12 4500
For deviations in theoretical (temp.) / actual
(travel) a tolerance range can be adjusted.
The control shuts off automatically if the
deviation lies outside these values.
theoretical
hydr. electr.
Manual shut off device control
For possible maintenance work in the system actual
or at the boiler, the servo assistance can be
shut on or off by hand.
Function scheme
1.20
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Constant hangers are mech- 1. Transport and storage On the name plate are stamped:
anically acting devices. Transport must be carried out carefully in
Their trouble free operation order to avoid damage. It is particularly im- ➜ type
is vitally important for the portant that load adjustment screws and ➜ serial number
safety of piping systems connection threads remain intact. If stored ➜ order number (if required)
and connected components. in the open, care must be taken to protect ➜ set load
Careful attention must be components from dirt and moisture. ➜ theoretical travel
paid to the following in- ➜ marking (position number)
structions to ensure trouble 2. Delivery condition ➜ test stamp (if required)
free operation. LISEGA constant hangers are supplied set to
the load specified in the order, and blocked On the travel scale, the theoretical hot posi-
in the required installation position. All han- tion is marked with a red sticker, the theo-
gers are supplied with a riveted aluminum retical cold position with a white one.
name plate, as well as travel and load scale. The load adjustment ordered is permanently
stamped on the load scale with an X during
final inspection.
travel stop
guide bolt
name plate
red marking
for hot position
fixing bolt with
washer for travel stop
after deblocking
travel scale
serrated travel
stop strip Name plate with stamped operating data
adjustment load
indicator
load scale
adjustment bolt
load tube
control bore for min.
screw-in depth
load nut
upper yoke plate
lower yoke plate
connecting rod
tensioning bolt
Travel scale with Load scale with indicator
cold/hot markings
1.21
2.2 Constant hanger
types 12 82 - 14 96 (multi cells)
The upper connection is provided as standard
in the form of a lug for a connecting pin.
The lower attachment exists of several ten-
In all cases there should be a unified set of
rules for the whole plant.
1.22
3.2 Constant hanger types 12 82 - 14 96 4. Removing the blocking devices
To install the hangers, the side openings of
the upper yoke plate can be used for lifting. 4.1 Requirements
On hangers fitted with brackets, the upper The correct deblocking of the constant han-
yoke plate is substituted by a transport lug. gers as per the following instructions is deci-
sive for the subsequent flawless functioning
Constant hangers types 14 82 - 14 96 of the piping system.
(4 - cell design) are supplied with a transport
safety device marked in red along the center The blocking devices should only be removed
axis. This serves to provide additional mid- immediately before commissioning.
blocking to the blocking pin on an unloaded The blocking devices must be removed
Transport lug and correct hanger. systematically, i.e. from fixed point to
connection
connection or from connection to connection.
The transport safety device must not be
loosened until after the complete installation Prior to this the whole system should be
of the hanger simultaneously with the remo- checked as per Item 3 in these installation
val of the blocking plates. instructions.
For this purpose the red locknut is removed 4.2 Theoretical and actual condition
at the lower end using a box spanner. Both If it has been ensured that all connections
parts are to be stored in the same place as are actuated by load, the load suspended is
the blocking plates. When making the load- completely taken over by the constant han-
actuating connection, care must be taken that gers or supports.
the lower load anchors are screwed into the If the actual load corresponds to the instal-
Safe storage of travel stop plates lower load nuts at least up to the control led load and the piping system shows no
on constant hangers with brackets
bore. The installation dimension of the lower signs of constraints, the planned equilibrium
yoke plate can be extended with the load has been achieved. The travel stop plates
nuts by up to 97/8 inch [250mm] or shortened can now be removed.
by up to 23/4 inch [70mm].
In practice, however, slight constraints and
hence certain load displacements in the
piping system can hardly be avoided. The
theoretically determined loads can also show
considerable tolerances. Deviations resulting
from this can lead, according to increased or
diminished loading, to a corresponding jam-
ming of the blocking pin in the upper or
lower part of the blocking plates.
1 rod
2 washer
3 nut
1.23
4.3 Load distribution
The travel stop plates must never be removed
by force!
By loosening or tightening the connecting
rods with a few turns of the load nut for con-
4.4 Load correction
If the blocking pins jam, and cannot be freed
without displacement of the piping, significant
deviations in the piping load can be assumed.
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stant hangers, or adjustment of the support The adjustment bolts of the constant
tube for constant supports, the locked-up hangers and supports can then be corres-
stress in the piping can be compensated so pondingly set. Once more, this should be done
that the blocking pin is free. from position to position, as described in
However, the geometrical layout of the piping point 4.3. If this is done correctly, load differ-
must not be altered when balancing these ences can be practically balanced out by this
stresses. method. Any load adjustments must as a mat-
Because the adjustment of one position can ter of principle be agreed on with the tech-
lead to stressing at another location, this nical department responsible for the piping
procedure must be repeated if necessary at system. Any new load setting values should
different points. be indicated on the load scales and recorded.
For thorough control, we recommend as a
matter of principle removing the travel stop 4.5 Installation devices
plates only after all the blocking pins are free. With all hangers, tightening or loosening the
connecting rods, as well as load adjustment,
can be done by hand. With hangers and sup-
ports for higher load groups, however, this
operation may need considerable force.
To make this easier, an installation aid can
Load pin forced upwards: be provided which takes on the load hydrau-
Applied load is lower than set load. lically with the aid of a hand pump.
Tighten connecting rod or reduce set load
4.6 Commissioning
Before commissioning it must be checked
that each hanger allows the expected piping
movement.
The hanger travel can be read directly from
the position of the blocking pin in the guide
Load pin is free: slots on the travel scale.
Applied load conforms with set load. If required, for example when carrying out
Blocking plate can be removed revisions, hangers and supports can be Installation device for relieving
blocked again in any travel position. This is adjustment bolts
done by mounting and securing the blocking
plates onto the blocking bolt.
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