Trapeze Pipe Hanger Guide: Design, Support, and Installation

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Trapeze pipe hangers provide an efficient solution by supporting several horizontal pipes from a single overhead assembly, making them a common choice for mechanical rooms, utility corridors, process piping systems, and other MEP applications. Their modular design allows multiple building systems to be supported within a coordinated framework while maintaining access for future maintenance and inspections. Proper design requires careful consideration of structural loading, attachment methods, support spacing, and coordination with surrounding mechanical systems. This guide explains how trapeze pipe hangers work, when they should be specified, and the engineering principles that help create safe, organized, and code-compliant pipe support systems.

Suspended Aluminum Catwalk Platforms for Overhead Maintenance Access

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An aluminum catwalk platform is an elevated walkway system designed to provide safe, stable access to areas that are difficult to reach from the ground. These platforms are typically constructed from lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum and supported by structural framing attached to walls, ceilings, or independent supports. Aluminum catwalks often include safety features such as guardrails, toe boards, and slip-resistant grating to protect workers performing tasks at height.

Case Study: Designing A Custom Trapeze Support for Hospital X-Ray Equipment

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Strut Systems Installation was recently commissioned by a regional hospital to design and implement a custom trapeze support system capable of safely supporting overhead x-ray equipment. The hospital required a reliable and structurally sound solution that would integrate seamlessly with their existing ceiling infrastructure.

Installing Unistrut Raised Access Floors for Increased Load Capacity

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Strut Systems Installation was recently contacted by a major university to assist in a construction project involving implementation of a new raised access flooring system. This project had areas that required increased loading capacity which exceeded the original design limitations. SSI was asked to design and construct a Unistrut structure beneath the raised flooring, with the intention of increasing the overall loading capacities of the floor system. Through careful planning and design, we were able to accomplish this without changing the versatility of the access floors.

Design Engineering a Work Platform for Holding Tank Access

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Strut Systems Installation was recently approached by a mechanical contractor looking to improve heavy equipment access for a local university’s facilities and maintenance crews in their natural science building. The project involved designing and installing a secure platform system to provide safe access for servicing large holding tanks located in a deep containment pit.

Strut Systems Installation Relaunches Websites

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The Eberl family recently announced it has invested more resources in growing their newest company, Strut Systems Installation LLC, which was founded in January 2018. These resources have been directed at rebuilding, rebranding, and relaunching the strutinstallion.com and fallprotected.com websites, along with redesigning marketing materials and adding more beneficial content for their customers.