U-BOLT

Product Range & Load Capacities

Pipe Support & Restraint Applications

Installation Hardware Included

• 4 Grade 8.8 Hex Nuts per U-bolt (2 for locking, 2 for adjustment)
• Nut Specifications: Matching thread size with proper torque ratings
• Extended Threading: 60-120mm thread length for maximum adjustment flexibility
• Quality Control: All hardware dimensionally verified and load-tested

Dual-Function Design Capabilities

Vertical Pipe Support Applications

• Hanging Configuration: Supports pipe weight from overhead structural members
• Load Transfer: Direct vertical load path through threaded legs to structure
• Adjustment Range: Extended threading allows precise elevation control
• Capacity: Full vertical load ratings as specified in capacity table

Horizontal Pipe Restraint Applications

• Lateral Restraint: Prevents horizontal movement while allowing axial expansion
• Thermal Accommodation: U-bolt design permits longitudinal pipe growth
• Seismic Bracing: Horizontal restraint forces for earthquake resistance
• Multi-Directional: Can restrain upward, downward, or sideways movement

Combination Support & Restraint

• Complete Control: Simultaneous vertical support and horizontal restraint
• Expansion Joints: Ideal placement near expansion joints and equipment connections
• Guide Applications: Acts as pipe guide while providing structural support
• Code Compliance: Meets requirements for both support and restraint systems
  

  Why New Age U-BOLT?

  Engineered Dual-Functionality System
  Designed to provide both structural support and movement restraint in a single component. Eliminates need for separate hangers and guides in many applications.

  Extended Threading for Field Flexibility
  60-120mm thread length provides maximum adjustment range for precise positioning and accommodation of field conditions. No field threading required.

  Egyptian-Made Structural Reliability
  Manufactured at our Abu Rawash facility using precision bending equipment and controlled heat treatment. Consistent dimensional accuracy ensures reliable load transfer.

  Complete Hardware Package
  Includes 4 Grade 8.8 hex nuts for proper double-nut locking configuration. Pre-matched components eliminate field compatibility issues.

  Thermal Expansion Engineering
  U-bolt geometry specifically designed to accommodate axial pipe movement while maintaining structural restraint in other directions.

  Professional Load Documentation
  Provides engineers with certified load capacities for both vertical support and horizontal restraint applications in structural calculations.

  Primary MEP Applications

  HVAC Distribution Systems
  Supporting and restraining chilled water, heating hot water, and steam lines where thermal expansion must be controlled while maintaining structural support.

  Fire Protection Piping
  Restraining sprinkler mains and standpipe systems for seismic compliance while allowing thermal movement during fire conditions.

  Process Piping Systems
  Industrial applications where piping operates at elevated temperatures requiring expansion accommodation with structural stability.

  Plumbing Waste & Vent Systems
  Supporting vertical soil stacks and horizontal waste lines with restraint against seismic forces and building movement.

  Installation Requirements & Procedures

  Structural Prerequisites

  • Support Capacity: Verify structural member can support concentrated U-bolt loads
  • Attachment Method: Use appropriate beam clamps, concrete anchors, or welded connections
  • Clearance Requirements: Maintain minimum 75mm clearance for nut access
  • Pipe Preparation: Ensure pipe surface is clean and free of sharp edges

  Professional Installation Steps

  1. Position Verification: Place U-bolt around pipe at calculated support location
  2. Structural Alignment: Align threaded legs with pre-drilled holes or mounting brackets
  3. Initial Assembly: Install first pair of nuts and hand-tighten to snug fit
  4. Load Transfer: Ensure full contact between U-bolt and pipe surface
  5. Double-Nut Installation: Apply second nuts and tighten to create jam-nut configuration
  6. Torque Application: Final torque per specifications (see table below)
  7. Movement Verification: Check that axial pipe movement is not restricted

  Installation Torque Requirements

  • M8 Nuts: 20-25 Nm
  • M10 Nuts: 35-45 Nm
  • M12 Nuts: 60-80 Nm
  • M16 Nuts: 120-160 Nm

  Thermal Expansion Accommodation

  Axial Movement Freedom

  • Pipe Growth: U-bolt design allows unrestricted longitudinal thermal expansion
  • Sliding Interface: Smooth galvanized finish reduces friction during expansion cycles
  • No Binding: Proper clearance prevents pipe binding during temperature changes
  • Expansion Joint Compatibility: Ideal for installation near expansion joints and equipment

  Restraint Direction Control

  • Vertical Support: Full load capacity in vertical direction
  • Lateral Restraint: Controlled horizontal movement restriction
  • Torsional Stability: Prevents pipe rotation and twist
  • Multi-Axis Control: Simultaneous control of multiple movement directions

  Installation Positioning Guidelines

  • Near Equipment: Install close to pumps, chillers, and other equipment connections
  • Direction Changes: Position at pipe bends and elevation changes
  • Expansion Joints: Place strategically relative to expansion joint locations
  • Anchor Points: Work in conjunction with fixed anchor points in system design

  Standards & Code Compliance

  Egyptian Standards

  • Egyptian Mechanical Code: Pipe support spacing and restraint requirements
  • Egyptian Building Code: Structural loading and seismic design provisions
  • Fire Safety Code: Requirements for fire protection system supports and restraints

  International References

  • MSS SP-58: Pipe hangers and supports selection and application guide
  • ASME B31.1/B31.9: Power and building piping support requirements
  • NFPA 13: Sprinkler system installation and seismic bracing standards
  • ASCE 7: Seismic design requirements for nonstructural components

  Quality Certifications

  • Material Certificates: Mill test reports for steel grades and mechanical properties
  • Load Testing: Proof load verification for vertical and horizontal capacities
  • Coating Standards: ASTM B633 (electro-galvanizing), ASTM A153 (hot-dip galvanizing)
  • Manufacturing Quality: ISO 9001:2015 certified production processes

  What You Get

  ✓ One U-Bolt Assembly (precision-bent to specified pipe diameter)
  ✓ Four Grade 8.8 Hex Nuts (proper hardware for double-nut installation)
  ✓ Extended Threading (60-120mm adjustment range for field flexibility)
  ✓ Load Documentation (certified capacities for vertical and horizontal applications)
  ✓ Installation Guide (proper procedures for support and restraint applications)
  ✓ Technical Support (engineering assistance for thermal expansion calculations)

  Selection Guide & Application Examples

  Standard HVAC Application

  • System: 4″ chilled water main
  • Requirements: Vertical support with thermal expansion accommodation
  • Selection: NAC-UB-100 with electro-galvanized finish
  • Installation: Double-nut configuration allowing axial pipe movement

  Fire Protection Restraint

  • System: 6″ sprinkler main with seismic bracing
  • Requirements: Horizontal restraint with vertical support
  • Selection: NAC-UB-150 with hot-dip galvanized finish
  • Installation: Combined with lateral bracing for complete restraint system

  High-Temperature Process

  • System: 3″ steam line at 350°C
  • Requirements: Support with significant thermal expansion
  • Selection: NAC-UB-80 Grade A572 material with plain finish (customer painting)
  • Installation: Strategic positioning relative to expansion joints

  Major Project Applications

  ️ Egyptian Opera House – HVAC and fire protection system supports with thermal expansion control
  ️ New Capital Mixed-Use Development – High-rise MEP systems with seismic restraint requirements
  ️ Military Complex Facilities – Critical system supports with enhanced load requirements
  Upper Egypt Infrastructure – Commercial building MEP systems with thermal cycling
  Healthcare Facilities – Medical gas and HVAC systems requiring precise movement control
  Industrial Projects – Process piping with high-temperature thermal expansion requirements

  MEP Engineer Testimonials
  “Dual functionality eliminates coordination between support and restraint systems. One component handles both requirements.” – Senior MEP Engineer, Leading Design Firm

  Contractor Feedback
  “Extended threading gives us field adjustment flexibility. Four nuts included means no hardware compatibility issues.” – MEP Installation Contractor, Major Egyptian Construction Company

  Technical Support & Engineering Services

  Design Assistance

  • Load Calculations: U-bolt selection based on pipe loads and restraint forces
  • Thermal Analysis: Expansion calculations and positioning recommendations
  • Structural Requirements: Support member capacity and attachment specifications
  • Custom Solutions: Special sizes, materials, or configurations for unique applications

  Project Support Services

  • Quality Inspection: Verification of installation and load transfer
  • Technical Documentation: Installation records and load verification reports
  • Engineering Review: Thermal expansion and restraint system design verification

  Field Support: Assistance with complex installations and system integration