Pipe fittings: types and features

01-06-2018

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When modern plastic pipes are installed, the question of their fastening to walls is acute. This is due to the fact that this material is very ductile and does not have great strength, as metal structures. Therefore, you need to use a special mount for plastic pipes to provide the system with a certain stability.

Amateur photo of various types of fasteners that can be used when installing the pipeline

Types and their features

To begin with, it must be said that for each individual type of material there is its own special fixation system. It is developed by the manufacturer for specific products and in accordance with the diameter used.

In this case, the installation manual assumes the use of only the native types of these elements, since third-party products may simply not be suitable.

The simplest plastic bracket that is fixed with a dowel.

Staple

First of all, it is necessary to mention that this type of clamps is usually used when installing plastic systems. However, these elements are often used with other materials.

For the manufacture of warm floors used twin systems, and even whole substrates with clamps.

A typical two-hoop pipe mounting bracket is made of plastic and fixed to the wall with a dowel.. It is important to note that there are certain standards for maintaining the distance between similar elements, but most of the masters simply ignore them, using such clips in places of sagging or with additional reinforcement on bends.
It is believed that the bracket for fastening the pipe to the wall will hold the system throughout the entire life cycle.. However, if necessary, you can always remove the necessary part for the repair work, which is sometimes very important.

This bracket is less practical, but it allows parallel fixation of two tubes.

It is necessary to mention that there are so many varieties of similar elements that differ in shape, method of fixation and method of holding the pipe.. Therefore, the choice of these products must be approached very responsibly.

Tip! Fixing fasteners to the wall should be tough. There is no backlash or gap between the surface and the part.

Clip

Standard fastening for metal pipes has a different principle of fixation. The fact is that this material has a high plasticity and with a sharp pressure feed it can easily jump out of the bracket. That is why such a system is mounted on special clips. (See also the article Clutches for pipes: features.)

Another type of similar products that have a kind of protection against unintentional release of material

These products have a special latch that completely closes the pipe, not allowing it to be removed without the help of a special tool. It is important to mention that the clip for attaching pipes is often used when mounting other systems. This moment is determined by the manufacturer and sometimes this decision is unreasonable.

Some types of similar products are immediately equipped with a spacer system for the installation of impact dowels.

It must be said that such products are very difficult to separate. They are designed for disposable use and when snapped into place more than two times they may lose their fixing properties or simply break. Therefore, if the work is done by hand, then this moment must be taken into account.

Tip! Experts recommend when purchasing to purchase fasteners with a margin. Usually during installation such areas arise that simply need to be fixed, even if this was not planned during the design.

For material with a large diameter, you can use special clamps in the form of clamps with rubber backing

Recommendations of specialists

Usually the price of the fastener is relatively small and therefore it is not worth saving on it. Even a small stock can always come in handy during assembly.

Some fixing options using additional constructions or available items

There are varieties of similar elements that are mounted on a glue base. However, it is better not to use them, because when opening the valve in the pipes, a peculiar vibration occurs, which over time will weaken the fixation and may lead to lagging behind the surface. (See also the article Fittings for pipes: features.)
It is best to check the conformity of fasteners with pipes immediately upon purchase. Otherwise, you can purchase systems that are not suitable for working with the selected material. Experts advise to choose products of the same manufacturer who was engaged in the manufacture of pipes.
Some masters prefer to create similar elements on their own, using a variety of materials. However, this should be done only with urgent need or if the design requires it. Otherwise, such work only takes a lot of time and money.

Varieties of clamps that can be used when mounting various systems based on pipes

Conclusion

After thoroughly studying the video in this article, you can examine in detail the various types of fasteners for fixing pipes and their installation technology. At the same time, based on the text above, it is necessary to conclude that these parts of the system are of several types and are usually developed for specific products.