Figure 15-33.--Variable support pipe hangers.
mechanical bell crank lever. The frame portion of the
these supports will allow pipe movement without
hanger is secured to the ship's structure or foundation,
varying the forces applied, they are used where pipe
whereas the lever is attached to the spring and to the
stresses are critical and where it is necessary to avoid
pipe using an adjustable rod and pipe clamp. This
transferring any load from the piping to equipment
support provides a constant force equal to the pipe
connections or other supports either in the hot or cold
weight regardless of the position of the pipe. Because
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