Snap-on/twist-in pipe saddle and installation method

Abstract

An arcuate molded flexible plastic pipe saddle for supporting an insulated pipe secured to a surface having a pair of flexible hinge-like joints molded integrally therewith for accommodating insulated pipes of varying overall diameters, and having stiffening ribs molded similarly for strengthening the saddle under load, and means molded integrally with the saddle at the external central underside thereof for attachment of the saddle to a support means. Typical support means may be a U-shaped pipe-supporting member, such as a clevis hanger, for use with a clip-in fixture or a support channel for use with a drop-in twist-and-lock fixture for holding the saddle and adjustable means for securing said U-shaped pipe-supporting member to an overhead surface. The support channel may be used for overhead or underfoot surfaces. For vertical surfaces, a hanging J-shaped wall support member in conjunction with the clip-in version is indicated. Methods of installation are disclosed.

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