Multiple position pipe hanger clamp

A multiple position pipe hanger clamp, comprising:

• a support member;
• an upper clamp component attached to the support member, the upper clamp component including a first section extending away from the support member to an upper hinge end and a second section extending away from the support member to an upper tightening end;
• a lower clamp component having a lower hinge end and a lower tightening end, wherein when the upper clamp component is assembled adjacent the lower clamp component they define a diameter of the pipe hanger clamp;
• and
• a multiple position clamp mechanism for clamping the lower tightening end to the upper tightening end;
• wherein the upper hinge end is hingedly attached to the lower hinge end, and the clamp mechanism is movable between a loose position that supports the lower tightening end loosely adjacent the upper tightening end, and a tight position that supports the lower tightening end tightly adjacent the upper tightening end;
• and
• wherein when the upper tightening end is separated from the lower tightening end and the lower hinge end remains connected to the upper hinge end, or when the upper hinge end is separated from the lower hinge end and the upper tightening end remains connected to the lower tightening end, an opening is formed between the upper tightening end and the lower tightening end, or respectively between the upper hinge end and the lower hinge end, which opening is equal to or greater than the diameter of the pipe hanger clamp.