{"id":2646,"date":"2025-10-29T20:13:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-ageco.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2646"},"modified":"2025-10-30T20:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T20:43:56","slug":"strut-clamp-two-piece-channel-clip","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/new-ageco.com\/ar\/product\/strut-clamp-two-piece-channel-clip\/","title":{"rendered":"STRUT CLAMP \u2013 TWO PIECE CHANNEL CLIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>Product Designation System<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>NAC-TPCC-XX | NAC = New Age Corporation | TPCC = Two Piece Channel Clip | XX = Nominal pipe size (imperial)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Complete Technical Specifications<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Specification<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Specification<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Material (Clamp)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mild Steel (ES 138 \/ A36)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Construction<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Two-piece bolted assembly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pipe Size Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN15 to DN100 (\u00bd&#8221; to 4&#8243;)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Movement Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Axial (longitudinal) sliding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Finish Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electro-Galv \/ Hot-Dip \/ Pre-Galv \/ Plain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Operating Temp<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">-20\u00b0C to +150\u00b0C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Channel Compatibility<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">41\u00d741mm, 41\u00d782mm strut channels<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Fastener Included<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6\u00d725, M8\u00d740 (size dependent)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Installation Method<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bolted to channel \u2013 no welding<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Guidance Function<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevents lateral movement only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Load Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide only (not load-bearing riser support)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Standards<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Egyptian Code \/ MSS SP-58<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Product Range &amp; Dimensional Specifications<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Product Code<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Nominal Pipe Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pipe OD (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dimension A (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dimension B (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Dimension C (mm)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fastener Size<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 22<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00bd&#8221; (DN15)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15\u201322<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">14.2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6 \u00d7 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 27<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00be&#8221; (DN20)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20\u201327<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">57.1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">17.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6 \u00d7 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 34<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1&#8243; (DN25)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25\u201334<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">63.8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20.6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">38.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6 \u00d7 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 42<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\u00bc&#8221; (DN32)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">32\u201342<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">76.2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25.4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">46.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6 \u00d7 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 48<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1\u00bd&#8221; (DN40)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">40\u201348<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">81.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">28.4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">52.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6 \u00d7 25<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 60<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2&#8243; (DN50)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50\u201360<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">95.8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">34.8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">65.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M8 \u00d7 40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 73<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2\u00bd&#8221; (DN65)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">65\u201373<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">108.7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">41.1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">78.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M8 \u00d7 40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 89<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3&#8243; (DN80)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">80\u201389<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">128.3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">50.8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">94.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M8 \u00d7 40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NAC-TPCC 114<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4&#8243; (DN100)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">100\u2013114<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">153.7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">63.5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">120.00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M8 \u00d7 40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Dimensional Reference<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Total height from channel base to top of clamp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>B:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clamp width (lateral dimension)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clamp depth (fore-aft dimension perpendicular to pipe axis)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: Dimensions allow for pipe OD variation due to different schedules (Schedule 10, 40, 80) and insulation thickness. Verify actual pipe OD before ordering.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Material &amp; Finish Specifications<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Finish Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Coating Specification<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Application<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Electro-Galvanized (EG)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12\u201325 \u03bcm per ASTM B633<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Indoor mechanical corridors, dry environments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Hot-Dip Galvanized (HDG)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u226555 \u03bcm per ASTM A153<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outdoor pipe racks, coastal zones, high-humidity areas<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pre-Galvanized (PG)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standard mill coating per ASTM A653<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General construction, moderate indoor conditions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Plain (Uncoated)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No coating<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paint-ready installations or controlled environments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Pipe Guidance Application<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Primary Function: Guided Movement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Strut Clamp \u2013 Two Piece Channel Clip performs a specific and critical function in piping systems:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What It DOES:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 Guides pipe along strut channel path (prevents lateral\/vertical displacement)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 Allows controlled axial (longitudinal) movement for thermal expansion\/contraction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 Maintains pipe alignment through temperature cycles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 Prevents pipe from lifting off or falling out of support structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 Distributes lateral loads (wind, seismic) to strut channel framework<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What It DOES NOT Do:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2717 Does NOT carry vertical dead weight (use riser clamps or pipe hangers for load bearing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2717 Does NOT provide vibration isolation (use EPDM-lined hangers for acoustic control)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2717 Does NOT act as a rigid anchor (use anchor supports to restrain expansion)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Typical Installation Locations<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Long horizontal pipe runs on strut channel racks (&gt;10m) subject to temperature change<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">HVAC chilled water and hot water distribution corridors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fire protection system loops with temperature variations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Roof piping support frames exposed to weather<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Industrial process piping with thermal cycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mechanical tunnels and underground utility corridors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Critical Design Distinction: Guide vs. Anchor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a properly designed piping system with thermal expansion:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Component<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Function<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Movement<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Anchor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Restrains pipe in all directions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fixed points (equipment, turns)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zero movement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Guide<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allows axial movement only<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Between anchors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slides longitudinally<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Support<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Carries vertical load<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout run<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">May allow movement<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>The Strut Clamp \u2013 Two Piece Channel Clip is a GUIDE.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> It must be used in combination with proper anchors and load-bearing supports per mechanical design calculations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Application Selection Guide<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>System<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Use<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Sizes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Finish<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Spacing<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>HVAC Chilled Water<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Corridor distribution racks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN40\u2013DN100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot-Dip Galvanized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\u20135m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>HVAC Hot Water<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Heating system mains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN32\u2013DN80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot-Dip Galvanized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\u20135m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Fire Protection<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sprinkler loop distribution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN50\u2013DN100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot-Dip Galvanized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Per NFPA 13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Process Piping<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Industrial plant piping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN25\u2013DN100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot-Dip Galvanized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4\u20136m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Utility Distribution<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General service piping<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN25\u2013DN50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Electro-Galvanized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\u20135m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Roof Piping<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outdoor exposed runs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN25\u2013DN80<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hot-Dip Galvanized<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\u20134m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Thermal Expansion Considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Why Guided Movement Matters<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a pipe heats or cools, it expands or contracts. For steel pipe, the thermal expansion coefficient is approximately 11.7 \u00d7 10\u207b\u2076 per \u00b0C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Example Calculation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pipe length: 50m<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Temperature change: 60\u00b0C (e.g., 20\u00b0C ambient to 80\u00b0C operating)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expansion: 50m \u00d7 11.7 \u00d7 10\u207b\u2076 \u00d7 60\u00b0C = <\/span><b>35mm movement<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Without proper guides, this 35mm expansion can cause:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pipe to buckle or snake laterally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joints to leak at connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supports to fail due to lateral forces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Equipment nozzles to overstress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Solution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Place guided supports (like the Strut Clamp) between rigid anchors to direct expansion in a controlled direction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Guide Spacing Guidelines<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pipe Size<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Recommended Guide Spacing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Typical Between Anchors<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN15\u2013DN25<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\u20134m<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15\u201320m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN32\u2013DN50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4\u20135m<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">20\u201330m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DN65\u2013DN100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5\u20136m<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">30\u201340m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: First guide should be placed close to anchor (typically 1\u20132m away) to establish direction of movement.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Installation Requirements<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Pre-Installation Planning<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>System Design Verification:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirm piping system has been analyzed for thermal expansion per ASME B31.1 or B31.3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify anchor locations on mechanical drawings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify guide spacing between anchors per design calculations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure strut channel framework is adequately braced for lateral loads<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Component Selection:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select clamp size based on actual pipe OD (including insulation if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify strut channel size (41\u00d741mm or 41\u00d782mm) matches clamp design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirm channel anchors are adequate for lateral guide forces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose finish based on environmental exposure (HDG for outdoor)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Installation Procedure<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Install and verify strut channel framework<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure strut channels are level and properly anchored<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Verify channel is aligned along pipe run direction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Check that channel anchors are torqued per structural specifications<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Position lower half of clamp in channel<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Insert lower clamp piece into strut channel slot<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Position at designed location per piping drawings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ensure clamp seats fully in channel profile<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Place pipe into clamp<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lift pipe and position in lower clamp cradle<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Verify pipe is centered in clamp \u2013 not offset to one side<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Confirm adequate clearance for axial movement (pipe should not bind)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Install upper clamp piece<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Position upper clamp half around pipe<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Align bolt holes between upper and lower clamp pieces<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Insert fasteners (M6\u00d725 or M8\u00d740 depending on size)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Tighten clamp \u2013 CRITICAL: Do not over-tighten<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tighten bolts gradually in stages, alternating sides<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Recommended torque:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M6\u00d725: 8\u201310 Nm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">M8\u00d740: 15\u201318 Nm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CRITICAL:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clamp should hold pipe snugly but allow sliding movement when pipe expands<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Test: With hand pressure, verify pipe can slide axially through clamp (should require moderate force)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Verify movement clearance before insulation<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manually slide pipe back and forth to confirm free axial movement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Check that no obstructions prevent expansion\/contraction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> If insulation will be added, verify clamp still allows movement with insulation in place<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Final system check<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify all guides are aligned along pipe run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Confirm anchors are properly restrained<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Check that first guide near anchor is positioned correctly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Perform visual inspection of entire support system<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Installation Best Practices<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 Install guides working from anchor outward along expansion direction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 Maintain consistent clamp orientation throughout run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 Use lock washers or lock nuts on all fasteners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 Mark pipe with paint stripe to monitor expansion movement during startup<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 Avoid installing guides too tight \u2013 pipe must slide freely<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>System Design Example<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Typical HVAC Chilled Water Pipe Rack<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Scenario:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Pipe: DN80 (3&#8243;), 40m long horizontal run<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Temperature: 7\u00b0C chilled water (ambient: 30\u00b0C)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strut channel: 41\u00d782mm, 2.5mm thick<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Support Strategy:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Anchors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Fixed anchors at both ends (at equipment connections)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Load Supports:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pipe hangers every 3.5m to carry vertical weight (8 total)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Guides:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Strut clamps (NAC-TPCC 89) every 5m to guide expansion (7 total)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Thermal Expansion:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u0394T = 30\u00b0C &#8211; 7\u00b0C = 23\u00b0C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expansion = 40m \u00d7 11.7 \u00d7 10\u207b\u2076 \u00d7 23\u00b0C = <\/span><b>10.7mm<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With anchors at both ends, pipe expands 5.4mm toward each anchor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Guide Placement:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First guide: 2m from left anchor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Subsequent guides: 5m spacing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last guide: 2m from right anchor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This configuration allows controlled expansion while preventing lateral buckling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Specify New Age Strut Clamps \u2013 Two Piece Channel Clip?<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Advantage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Benefit to Your Project<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Allows Controlled Axial Movement<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prevents pipe stress, cracking, and joint failure during temperature changes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Modular Strut Channel Integration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zero field welding \u2013 fast installation, easy field adjustments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Precise Sliding Tolerance<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Factory-set clearance ensures reliable movement without binding<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Multiple Finish Options<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suitable for indoor, outdoor, and industrial environments<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Standard Thickness Control<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consistent clamping force across all units \u2013 no field variations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>100% Egyptian Manufacturing<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3\u20137 day delivery (Cairo\/Giza), competitive pricing, local technical support<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Universal Channel Compatibility<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Works with all standard strut channel systems (not proprietary)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Product Comparison: Support Types<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">| Feature | <\/span><b>Strut Clamp (Guide)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | <\/span><b>Pipe Hanger<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | <\/span><b>Riser Clamp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | <\/span><b>Half Saddle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | |&#8212;|&#8212;|&#8212;|&#8212;| | <\/span><b>Primary Function<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Guides movement | Carries load (suspended) | Carries load (vertical) | Supports on wall | | <\/span><b>Vertical Load Capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Minimal (guide only) | High (460\u20131,200 kg) | High (750\u20135,800 kg) | Moderate (35\u2013350 kg) | | <\/span><b>Axial Movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | \u2713 Allows sliding | \u2717 Rigid | \u2717 Rigid | \u2717 Rigid | | <\/span><b>Mounting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Strut channel | Threaded rod\/ceiling | Floor\/beam | Wall | | <\/span><b>Typical Spacing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | 3\u20136m | 2.5\u20134m | Per floor | 1.5\u20133m | | <\/span><b>Use With<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> | Anchors + load supports | Ceiling structure | Structural floors | Vertical walls |<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Installation Mistakes to Avoid<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Mistake #1: Using Guides as Load-Bearing Supports<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274c <\/span><b>Wrong:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Installing only strut clamps to support pipe weight<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 <\/span><b>Correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Use pipe hangers or other load-bearing supports to carry weight; strut clamps guide only<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake #2: Over-Tightening Clamps<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274c <\/span><b>Wrong:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tightening clamps until pipe cannot move at all<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 <\/span><b>Correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Tighten to recommended torque; pipe should slide with moderate hand pressure<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake #3: Insufficient Guide Spacing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274c <\/span><b>Wrong:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Placing guides too far apart (&gt;8m), allowing pipe to buckle laterally<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 <\/span><b>Correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Follow spacing guidelines (3\u20136m depending on pipe size)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake #4: No Anchors in System<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274c <\/span><b>Wrong:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Using all guides with no fixed anchors \u2013 pipe &#8220;walks&#8221; along run<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 <\/span><b>Correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Install fixed anchors at ends and direction changes; use guides between anchors<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Mistake #5: First Guide Too Far from Anchor<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u274c <\/span><b>Wrong:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> First guide &gt;5m from anchor \u2013 pipe may buckle near anchor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2713 <\/span><b>Correct:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Place first guide 1\u20132m from anchor to establish expansion direction<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Standards &amp; Certifications<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>Egyptian Mechanical Code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Pipe guidance, thermal expansion accommodation, support spacing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>ASME B31.1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Power piping thermal expansion design (reference standard)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>ASME B31.3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Process piping thermal expansion design (reference standard)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>MSS SP-58<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Pipe support classification (guide category)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>ASTM B633<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Electro-Galvanized coating specification (12\u201325 \u03bcm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>ASTM A153<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Hot-Dip Galvanized coating specification (\u226555 \u03bcm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>Egyptian Standard ES 138<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Mild steel material classification (equivalent to ASTM A36)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2713 <\/span><b>ISO 9001:2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Quality management system certification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Engineering Support<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Technical Assistance:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Thermal expansion calculation verification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide spacing recommendations based on pipe size and temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Anchor and guide location layout review<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Strut channel framework design coordination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lateral load analysis for seismic or wind conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On-site installation guidance and troubleshooting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Response Time:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Technical queries answered within 24 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>After-Sales Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Product issue resolution, installation assistance, fast replacement for defects<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Custom Solutions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Special sizes for non-standard pipe diameters, heavy-duty versions for large pipes, custom finishes for specific environments<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Support System Design Checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When designing a piping system with thermal expansion, ensure:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2610 Thermal expansion calculations performed per ASME B31.1\/B31.3<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2610 Anchor locations identified and marked on drawings<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2610 Guide spacing calculated based on pipe size and lateral stability<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2610 Load-bearing supports specified separately (hangers, riser clamps, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2610 First guide placed close to anchor (1\u20132m) to direct expansion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2610 Strut channel framework adequately braced for lateral guide forces<\/span><span 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