In the process of installing modern pipes, the question arises of their fastening to the surface. This is due to the fact that the material can sag and not have great strength. For this, special fasteners are usually used to provide stability to the system.
Types and features
Pipe fastening can be carried out by a certain fixing system, which is developed taking into account the diameter used and the material at the heart of communications. Among other solutions, a bracket is presented, which has the form of a clamp and is usually used when installing plastic systems. But these elements are often used with other materials.
For fastening, a two-leg plastic bracket can be used, which is attached to the wall with an impact dowel. There are norms for observing the distance between such elements, however, many craftsmen ignore them by installing clamps in places of sagging or when strengthening on turns. Such pipe fasteners may differ in the method of fixation, shape, and also the method of retention. Fixation of fasteners must be rigid, and the presence of a gapbetween the surface and the part, as well as play is unacceptable.
Clip features
For metal-plastic pipes, a clip is usually used. When the pipe has increased ductility and pops out of the bracket when pressure is applied, this technique is usually used. These products have a latch that closes the pipe, preventing it from coming out of the mount without a special tool.
Clips are often used when mounting other systems. Such a product is difficult to separate. It is designed for one-time use, and when snapped on several times, it loses its fixing properties or breaks. If the work is carried out independently, then this should be taken into account.
Fixing pipes using this technology must be accompanied by the right choice of retainer, which must be purchased with a margin. During installation, there may be sections that need to be fixed, even if this was not planned by the project.
Features of installation using different types of fasteners: metal clamps
This option is the most reliable and can be used for thin pipes and products of impressive diameter. The advantage of this technology is durability and reliability. There is also a minus here, it is expressed in the not very attractive appearance of the fasteners, so indoors such elements do not look very good. The price is democratic: one of the options for 35 mm will cost 15 rubles. per set, while larger products costabout 90 rubles. Their diameter will be 219 mm maximum.
In order to fix the pipe with the help of metal products, it is necessary to draw a line on the wall along which communications will be located. After that, marks are made of those places where the clamps will be located. Usually the distance between them is 50 mm. When cornering, the system needs to be strengthened. Clamps are located 150 mm before the corner.
Using a puncher in the wall, you need to drill holes for the dowels. The pin should have a diameter of 8 mm. Dowels are hammered into the holes, and then screws are screwed in. Clamps should be screwed onto them, the structure should be perpendicular to the pipe.
If you are fastening steel pipes using this technology, the next step is to unscrew the screw to lift the half ring up. Then the pipe is installed in the structure. After that, the semi-ring must be brought into place and tightened with a screw.
Advice from experienced plumbers on installing plastic clips
With the help of these elements, polypropylene pipes are installed on the wall, which are used in the installation of water supply and heating systems. The material of the clip is polystyrene, which is a reliable and durable material that ensures the durability of the fastener and resistance to aggressive influences.
The design can be single or double. The second type is suitable for plumbing, where hot and cold water supply lines are located in parallel. The design allowsspeed up the process and lay communications evenly, because the distance between the pipes will be the same. If single elements are available, you can fold them into a structure using the grooves on the products. Using connecting nodes, you must combine elements of different diameters, which is convenient when laying communications.
If you want to fasten polypropylene pipes in this way, you should know that the diameter of the elements can vary from 16 to 50 mm. Such products are designed for lightweight structures. If we consider the fasteners in more detail, you can find out that it has the form of clamps that are fixed to the wall with self-tapping screws and dowels. The fastener itself can be in the form of a one-piece assembly, in which there is a dowel, which simplifies installation. A clip for a pipe costs 1.50 rubles. or more.
Installation recommendations
Fastening plastic pipes with clips should be carried out according to a certain algorithm. At its first stage, you will need to mark the location of the fasteners. Drilling holes is carried out using a hammer drill. After the dowels are inserted, the clips are strengthened. At the next stage, it is necessary to screw in the screws so that the spacer part is fixed in the wall. The pipe snaps into the clip, which should be done with a little effort.
Pipe clamp features
Gutters can be fastened with closed clamps. This is the peculiarity of the described products. The pipe snaps into place rather than being fixed, which makes the system more reliable. This is especially important in vertical sections.
Design can berepresented by one of two types. The first option is a design where the self-tapping screw is fixed, and the dowel compresses the mount. The second type is different in that the snap-on part is not connected to the self-tapping screw. To remove the pipe, you do not have to unscrew the fasteners, which is convenient for maintenance and repair.
Another fastener option is a design without a dowel. Plus it costs at a lower cost, which is important if you have the dowel in stock. Quite often, such fasteners are called clip-on clips. The cost of the product varies from 2 to 12 rubles. More often this type of fastener is used for metal-plastic pipes. The design is securely fixed in a certain position.
Features of the brace
Sewage pipes can be fastened with brackets. These products are usually made of galvanized metal, which gives them durability and strength. You can use them in those places where great importance is attached to the reliability of fasteners.
When choosing, pay attention to the thickness of the metal. With its increase, the load that the element will be able to withstand may increase. Such a bracket for fastening pipes can be two-legged. The product in this case is very simple and is a curved element, on 2 sides of which there are lugs for mounting on the wall.
Another option is the P-bracket, which is a product with two ends on the sides of the fastener. Such elements are suitable for fastening hoses, pipes, as well as corrugations. Dimensionsstaples can vary from 10 to 120 mm. Sometimes the pipe is not subjected to high loads during operation, in this case a single-legged bracket can be used.
All brackets can be equipped with rubber gaskets to eliminate vibration of pipelines and securely fix the elements. For installation work, additional dowels must be purchased. If the base is wooden, then only self-tapping screws of the appropriate size will be needed. In the absence of fasteners at hand, the P-bracket can be made independently from tin, the strip of which bends to fit.
Hook dowels and anchor shackles
For water heated floors, you can use such fasteners. Dowels, for example, look like circles and are designed to install two pipes at once. The spacer must be driven into the drilled hole. Anchor brackets are designed for underfloor heating systems and have the form of fasteners with a shank. Such products are designed for fastening communications in a heat-insulating layer.
Dowels in the form of hooks you can use on the walls. They are not designed for heavy loads, so this method is only suitable for structures with a small mass.
Special fasteners for metal products
Among the fasteners for metal pipes, it should be noted:
- brackets;
- staples;
- clamps.
The latter may have a rubber gasket. Elements are selected taking into account the outer diameter of the pipeline and the requirements for the aesthetics of the line. Important to payattention also to the cleanliness of assembly and disassembly of structures. The most inexpensive and simplest solution are non-separable staples. They are put on at the moment of connection of communications and subsequently fixed on the wall. Clamps with a gasket are more expensive, but serve as a universal solution that allows you to disassemble individual sections of the pipeline in the future. Such a need may arise during repairs.
Brackets are used in the installation of complex pipelines and much less frequently. When laying steel lines, it is important to remember that they have a significant weight in combination with the carrier to be transported, which is usually water. The final weight also depends on the diameter. With this in mind, the fasteners used must be selected based on the weight of the line per fastening unit.
In conclusion
When choosing a fastener for a pipe, it is important to consider the bearing capacity of the wall material. For example, there will be no problems with concrete and its strength. But if the walls are made of wood or gas-block, then the maximum pull-off force will be low, which requires the purchase of fasteners of a larger diameter and size. At the same time, the number of attachment points needs to be increased, which will provide greater reliability.
