In the process of installing modern pipes, the question arises of their attachment to the surface. This is due to the fact that the material may bend and not have great strength. For this, special fasteners are usually used to provide stability to the system.
Types and Features
Fastening of pipes can be carried out by a certain fixing system, which is developed taking into account the used diameter and the material in the basis of communications. Among other solutions, a bracket is presented, which has the form of a clamp and is usually used in the installation of plastic systems. But these elements are often used with other materials.
For fastening, a two-arm bracket made of plastic can be used, which is mounted on the wall with an impact dowel. There are standards for maintaining the distance between such elements, but many masters ignore them, installing clamps in places of sagging or when reinforcing cornering. Such pipe fasteners may differ in the way they are fixed, in shape, and also in the retention method. Fixing the fasteners must be rigid, and the presence of a gap between the surface and the part, as well as play, is unacceptable.
Clip Features
For 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 disconnect. It is designed for single use, and when snapped in, it loses its locking properties several times or breaks. If the work is carried out independently, then this should be taken into account.
The fastening of pipes using this technology should be accompanied by the right choice of retainer, which must be purchased with a margin. During installation, sections may arise 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 a minus here, it is expressed in the not very attractive appearance of the fasteners, so these elements do not look very good indoors. The price is democratic: one of the options for 35 mm will cost 15 rubles. per set, while larger products cost about 90 rubles. Their diameter will be 219 mm maximum.
In order to fix the pipe using 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. At bends, the system needs to be strengthened. Clamps are located 150 mm to the corner.
Using a puncher in the wall, drill holes for dowels. The stud should have a diameter of 8 mm. Dowels are driven 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 fasten steel pipes using this technology, the next step is to unscrew the screw in order to take the half-ring up. Then a pipe is installed in the structure. After this, the half-ring must be put in place and tightened with a screw.
Tips from experienced plumbers on installing plastic clips
Using 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 provides durability of fasteners and resistance to aggressive influences.
The design can be single or double. The second type is suitable for water supply, where hot and cold water supply lines are located in parallel. The design allows you to speed 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 the structure using the grooves on the products. Using the 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 intended for lightweight constructions. If we consider the fasteners in more detail, you can find out that it has the form of clamps, fastened to the wall with self-tapping screws and dowels. The fasteners themselves can take the form of a single unit, in which there is a dowel, which simplifies installation. A clip for a pipe costs 1.50 rubles. or more.
Installation Recommendations
Fastening of plastic pipes with clips should be carried out according to a certain algorithm. At its first stage, you will need to mark out the location of the fasteners. Drilling holes 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 is fixed in the wall. The clip snaps into the clip, which should be done with a little effort.
Features of pipe clamps
The gutter can be fixed using closed clamps. This is the feature of the described products. The pipe snaps into place rather than being fixed, which gives the system reliability. This is especially important in vertical areas.
The design can be represented 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 characterized in that the snap-in part does not connect with a self-tapping screw. In order to remove the pipe, you do not have to unscrew the fasteners, which is convenient for maintenance and repair.
Another option for fasteners is a design without a dowel. Plus it costs lower cost, which is important if you have the dowel available. 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.
Staple Features
Fastening of sewer pipes can be carried out by brackets. These products are usually made of galvanized metal, which gives them durability and strength. You can use them in places where great importance is given to the reliability of fasteners.
When choosing, you should pay attention to the thickness of the metal. With its increase, the load that the element will be able to withstand can increase. Such a bracket for fastening pipes can be two-valve. The product in this case is very simple and is a curved element, with 2 sides of which are eyelets for installation on the wall.
Another option is the P-shaped bracket, which is a product with two ends on the sides of the fastener. Such elements are suitable for fixing hoses, pipes, as well as corrugations. The size of the bracket can vary from 10 to 120 mm. Sometimes the pipe during operation is not subjected to high loads, in this case, you can use a single-foot bracket.
All brackets can be equipped with rubber gaskets to prevent vibration of pipelines and reliable fixation of elements. For installation work, you should additionally purchase dowels. If the base is wooden, then only self-tapping screws of appropriate sizes will be needed. In the absence of fasteners at hand, the P-shaped bracket can be made independently of tin, the strip of which bends in size.
Hook dowels and anchors
For water floor heating, you can use such fasteners. Dowels, for example, have the form of circles and are designed to install two pipes at once. The spacer must be blocked into the drilled hole. Anchor brackets are designed for underfloor heating systems and look like fasteners with a shank. Such products are intended for securing communications in a heat-insulating layer.
You can also use dowels in the form of hooks 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 should be highlighted:
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 pipeline. It is important to pay attention to the cleanliness of the assembly and disassembly of structures. The most inexpensive and easiest solution are non-separable staples. They are put on at the moment of connection of communications and subsequently fixed on the wall. Clamps with gaskets are more expensive, but they serve as a universal solution that allows you to disassemble individual sections of the pipeline in the future. Such a need may arise during repair.
Brackets are used when installing complex pipelines and much less often. When laying steel communications, it is important to remember that they have significant weight in combination with a transported carrier, which is usually water. The final weight also depends on the diameter. With this in mind, the fasteners used should be selected based on the weight of the trunk for each mounting unit.
Finally
When choosing fasteners 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 a gas block, then the marginal pull-out force will be low, which requires the purchase of fasteners of larger diameter and size. At the same time, the number of attachment points needs to be increased, which will provide greater reliability.