Pipe Guides, Stops & Anchors
Pipe guides are used to facilitate thermal pipe expansion so that axial movement is properly directed to expansion joints. Pipe guides prevent bowing and buckling of the pipe. Fabricated pipe guides are available in many configurations and ensure positive pipe alignment, protecting both the pipe and the expansion device from failure. Pipe guides are always recommended in applications involving pipe movement and can be used in all process piping systems. Pipe guides that restrict movement in two directions are referred to as stops while anchors restrict movement in all 3 dimensions.
Pipe Guides, Stops & Anchors FAQs
Pipe guides prevent bowing and buckling of pipe. Fabricated pipe guides ensure positive pipe alignment and are always recommended in applications involving pipe movement.
Stops and anchors are types of pipe guides whose main purpose lies in preventing bowing and buckling of piping. Stops restrict movement in two directions, whereas anchors restrict movement in all directions.
Pipe guides are always recommended in applications involving pipe movement and can be used in all process piping systems.
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