How To Support Round Ducts On Roof

Hangers for round ducts.

How to support round ducts on roof.

When assembling pipe start at one end and work the seam together like a zipper. Since gravity is the first force you must design for in a roof support system you can see where a lighter duct will be desirable. About duct suspension and support systems lindab offers a range of products for hanging circular and rectangular duct systems. For round ducts larger than 1 600mm diameter the support system must be engineered for the duct mass.

The duct hangers for round ducts shown in figure 2 give an idea of the way in which the ducting is hung from a slab or roof trusses. Typical round duct hangers. Up to 12 diameter. 3 0 24 1 4 to 36 dia.

Support systems for ductwork may provide restraint in three directions against displacement and rotation. The php d duct support leverages a goal post design with a single crossbar below the duct to support all sizes of square or round ducting cable trays and piping. And this is truly a round duct not an 8 or 12 sided adaptation from rectangular duct. This support can meet nearly all height requirements above the roof surface and is approved for seismic and high wind applications.

4 0 36 1 4 to 48 dia. Use one hand to keep the two edges close and the other to apply downward pressure. Assemble the metal ducting like a zipper. Your performance is the same as for our other round duct products.

Engineered rooftop pipe and duct support systems mechanical unit supports bridge crossovers platforms and more. Our standard construction uses our spiral duct as the outer shell and a round metal longitudinal seam duct for the inner shell. Optional crossbracing systems specifically designed for high wind applications improve rooftop wind ratings. 7 0 72 1 4 to 84 dia.

Use your leg a workbench or the ground to support the back side of the pipe. Made in america with a 20 year warranty. Hanger and support spacings are greater for round ducts. Consideration must be given with restraining ducts to avoid development of excessive internal duct stresses caused by expansion or contraction due to temperature variations.

2 0 12 1 4 to 24 dia. 5 0 48 1 4 to 60 dia. Round spiral ducts are generally 30 percent less weight than equivalent rectangular ducts. Round duct size equipment rail length.

6 0 60 1 4 to 72 dia.