User Guide

Plumbing Design Assistance Manual l Chapter 6 – Installation methods l 71
Table 6-7: Strapping requirements for clamps and hangers
Strapping
requirements
for PEX-a Pipe Support
Uponor requires PEX-a Pipe
Support be strapped with a
minimum 300-lb., tensile-rated,
stainless-steel strap that is
suitable for the application
(i.e., UV, high temperature).
Note: Uponor includes
required stainless-steel straps
with the PEX-a Pipe Support.
If the included straps are
misplaced, use a stainless-
steel strap of equal or greater
strength.
Application Maximum distance
Clamps Greater than 48" = 1 strap mid-span
Hangers
• Less than 48" = 2 straps equally spaced
• Greater than 48" = 3 straps (1 mid-span and 1 on
each end placed 2" from end of support)
Figure 6-21: Strapping for systems using strut-type clamps or equivalent
Figure 6-22: Strapping for systems using clevis or loop-type hangers or equivalent
Strap within 1" of hanger
Strap at mid-span
Clevis or loop hanger
PEX-a Pipe Support
Strap at mid-span
Strut clamp
PEX-a Pipe Support