(MSS SP-90) Terminology (2000)

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GUIDELINES ON TERMINOLOGY
FOR
PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
Standard Practice
Developed and Approved by the
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An MSS Standard Practice is intended as a basis for common practice by the manufacturer, the user, and
the general public. The existence of an MSS Standard Practice does not in itself preclude the manufacture,
sale, or use of products not conforming to the Standard Practice. Mandatory conformance is established
only by reference in a code, specification, sales contract, or public law,
as applicable.
in this MSS SP,any standard referredto herein is identified by the date of issue
Unless otherwise specifically noted
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of this
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user is interested in knowing what changes have been made, that direct page by page comparison be should
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Copyright, 1999 in U.S.A. by

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of the
Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
FOREWORD
Thisstandard wasdeveloped by acooperative effort of representatives of the pipe hanger
manufacturers. It is based on the best practice current atthis time and on the collective experience
of the industry. There are three companion standards, MSS SP-58, MSS SP-69, and MSS SP-89
relating
to
hangermaterials, design, manufacture,
fabrication, selection and application,
installation, and testing. In addition, The MSS Pipe Hanger Committee has developed MSS SP-77
Guidelines For Pipe Supports ContractualRelationships.
Originally Approved 1980
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PIPE HANGERS & SUPPORTS
ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

ASTM American Societyfor Testing and Materials
1. SCOPE AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American WaterWorks Association
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1.1 This Standard Practice lists and defines
the BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators
principle terms and abbreviations usedto describe pipe CSA Canadian Standards Association
hangers and supports. Users of this Standard Practice DOD Department of Defense
are cautioned to consult the specific manufhturtm for DOT Department of Transportation
inheremt limitations in the use of their products. This EAMI Expansion Anchors Manufacturers Institute
Standard Practice iscomprisedof separate sections EJMA Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association
which contain: FM Factory Mutual Systems.
GSA General Services Administration
IBC International Building Code
1.2 Abbreviationacronymsfor organizations whose International Congress of Building Offkials
ICBO
documents are applicable to pipe hangers and supports. International Code Council
ICC
IF1 Indusmal Fasteners Institute
1.3 Aglossaryof terms used in pipehangerand IS0 International StandardizationOrganization
support
design,
manufacture,
installation
and MCA Mechanical Contractors Association
application. "A Metal Framing Channel Manufacturer's
Association
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of
1.4 Abbreviations
commonly
applicable to pipe
the Valve& Fittings Industry
hangers and supports.
NACE National Association of Corrosion
Engineers
1.5 Illustrations of commonly used pipe hanger and NASFCA National Automatic Sprinkler& Fire
support components. Control Association, Inc.
NBS NationalBureau of Standards
2. PRODUCT DOCUMENT SOURCES NFPANational Fm Mtection Association
M C Nuclear Regulatory Commission
OSHPD CA Oflice of Statewide Health Planning
2.1 number
A of technical societies,
trade
and Development
associations, and govemment agencies in the United
PFI
Pipe
Fabrication.
Institute
States promulgatecodes, standards orspecifications
SAE Society
of
Automotive Engineers
which are pertinent to pipe hangers and supports. The
SBCCISouthernBuildingCodeCongress
organizations most frequently referenced include: International
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
ABS American Bureau of Shipping
Contractors National Association
AGA American Gas Association
SMI Spring
ManufacturersInstitute
AIA American Institute of Architects
SSPC Steel StructuresPaintingCouncil
AISC American Steel Construction
Institute of
AIS1 American Iron andSteel Institute
UL Underwriters
Laboratories
USCGUnitedStatesCoastGuard
ANSI American National Standards Institute
USNUnited
States
Navy
APFA American Pipe and Fittings Association
VA Veterans
Administration
API American Petroleum Institute
ASM American Society for Metals
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 3. GLOSSARY PREFACE
ASNT American Society for Non-Destructive
Testing
3.1 This section lists anddefinestermscommonly
ASQC American Society for Quality Control
used
in thedesign,manufacture,installationand
application of pipe hangers and supports. Where more
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than one term is used to describe an item, the preferred
term is defined, and synonymous termsare referred to
the preferredterms.
3.2 Terms which are used in a definition, and which

are underlined, are also defined in this section.
3.3 Any term for which an illustration appears in

Figure 1 (Type Chart) has reference to a Hanger Type
Number noted below that item.
3.4 "Pipe Hangers", "Pipe Supports"

and
"Pipe
Braces" are generic tem used to describe any device
whichtransmits loads, forces or moments from the
pipe to the building structure.
3.5 The term PiueHanger may also beusedto

describe a device which is suspended from a structure
and is used to carry the pipingload in tension.
3.6 The term PioeSuooort may also beusedto

describe a device by which the piping is carried from
beneath and is used tocarrythepipingweight in
compression.
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4. GLOSSARY
TERMS DEFINITION
(A)
Acceleration Limited. is means of control.
A tenn relating to Snubbers in which accelerationthe
AccumulatoE A container used in conjunction with a single piston

rod Hvdraulic Snubberuscd
to accommodate the difference in displaced fluid volumeon each side of the
piston. Also serves as a fluid Reservoir.
Adjustable: threads).
Having linear adjustment capability (usually with
Adiustment Device: Components which provide Rod,

for linear adjustability (e.g. Turn-buckle, Hanger
& Nut, Load CouDlinp on springunit)
All Thread Rod: A rod threadedits full length.Threads may be rolledor cut.
Allov Pite C ~ D : A Pite ClamD made from low chrome-moly (less than 5% chrome) materialsfor
Ref.: Types 2,3 & 42 the purposeof resisting the effects of piping temperatures in the 750" F.to 1100"
F.range (399" C.to 593" C).
Anchor: A rigid device usedto prevent essentially all pipe rotation and displacement at the
point of application.
Anchor Bolt: A bolt whichis embedded in concrete and is used

to attach toa concrete structure.
ArchitectEnaineer: The agency normally responsible of a project.

for the overall design
As Built: of the PiDe Hanger Assemblv.

Actual installed location and configuration
Auxiliam S t o ~ : see Travel StOD.

Axial Brace: used
A to restrain a piping run in the
axial
direction.
Baa & Tap: to a project whereby identical cornDonents

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A method of shipping Piue Hangers are

placed in the same bag
or carton and clearly marked.
Band Hanger: of a
A PiDe Attachment providingfor vertical adjustment, consisting principally
Ref.: Types 7,9, 10 formed strap.
Base SUDDOI~: A PiDe SUD DO^^.
Beam ClmD: A clamping device used of a PiDe Hanger Assembly to a

to connect the remainder
Ref.: Types 19,20,21,23 structural beam, without requiring welding.
25,27,28,29, & 30
of two vertical members joined

A structural fiame consisting by one or more
horizontal members usedfor the support of horizontal piping.
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TERMS DEFINITION
Bleed Rate: A term relating to Hydraulic Snubbers and indicates the piston rod velocity at unit
rated load.
Boltinq: Bolt, studs, and nuts used in a fastener application.
m: See Brace Assemblv.
Brace Assembly: An assembly made of pipe support components designed

to restrain a piping
system from horizontal forces.
Bracing Drawing: A DrawinKof a Brace Assemblv. whichcontains a drawing of the assembly, a bill
data, and a general identification.
of material, load and movement
Bracket: Cantilevered member, withor without a Kneebrace, designed

to withstand a
Ref.: Types 31,32,33, & 34 gravity load and/or horizontal forces.
Bulk Material: Material which has been packaged in a manner in which identical items are
grouped together andare identified only by quantity, size and/or manufacturer’s
figure number.
Bundle & Tag: A method of shipping Piue Hangersto a project whereby individual components
of hanger assemblies are pre-assembled (when practical)
for shipment and clearly
marked.
(C)
‘‘CYClamp: “C” shaped Beam Clamu which attaches to a flangeof a structural member and
Ref.: Types 19 & 23 provides for attaching a threaded rod.
Cable: A component usedto brace piping systems.Also called wire rope.
Cantilever: A structural member supported and fixed

at only one end.
Center Beam Clamu: A jaw type Beam Clamp for use with I-beams and wide flange beams which
Ref.: Types 21,28,29 & 30 provides a centered beam connection for the remainder of the Piue Hanper
Assemblv.
Channel Clamu: A Side Beam Clampwkhannel adapter and hook rod, which attaches to the
Ref.: Type 20 a connection for the remainder of
bottom flange ofa channel beam and provides
Hanger
the Assemblv.
ClamD. Beam:
Clamp, “C:
Clamp. Channel: See Channel Clamp.

Clamp. Double Bolt Piue: See Three Bolt Clamu.
Clamu, Double Bolt Riser: See Riser Clamu.
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TERMS DEFINITION
C ~ DPiDe:
. See PiDe clam^.
ChlD. &CC see RiSm C h D .

ClamD. Three Bolt PiDe: See Three Bolt PiDe Clamp.
Clevis: See Forged Clevis.
Clevis Hanger of a clevis type top

A PiDe Attachment providing vertical adjustment, consisting
Ref.: Type 1 bolted to a formed steel bottomstrap.
Clin PiDe: See Pipe Clin

Ref.: Type 26
Cold Piston Setting: An indicated piston position on a Hydraulic Snubber, denoting proper installation
in the cold position.
setting ofthe unit with the piping
Cold Pull: See Cold Spring.
Cold Setting: The position at which a S D IHanger

~ or Mechanical Snubber indicatorsetis
denoting theproper installation setting of the unit with the piping in the cold
position.
Cold Shoe: A PiDe Shoe with an integral insulation insert which

has been designed for cold
temperature piping system application.
Cold S ~ q : The actof pre-stressing a piping system during installation

in order thatthe
equipment reactions will be lower in the operating condition.This pre-stress is
accomplished by the proper closure of the Cut Short
gaps.
Commercial PiDina Svstem: A piping system located in a commercial building structure which generally
includes fire protection, plumbing, heating and cooling piping
systems.
Comdetelv Engineered
PiDe Hanger Assembly whichhas been designed, detailed and provided with
Hanger Assembly:
complete billof material.
Comwnent: Any of a range of devices which

are used to make up a PiDe Hanger Assemblv.
Concrete Fastener: by means of a drilled hole, to which a hanger

A device installed in concrete pipe
can be attached.
Concrete InsertBox: Acast-in-placewhichprovidesfor a rodattachmentcapable of nominal

Ref.: Type 18 lateral adjustment.
Continuous Insert: A cast-in-placechannel of varyinglength,permittingtheattachment of

more thanone Hanger Rod.
Constant Sumort Hanger: A mechanical and spring coil device which produces a relatively constant
Ref.: Types 54,55 & 56 supporting effect, while permitting vertical pipe movement.
Comer Finish: of the copper

A generic termto describe a copper colored finish. The purpose
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color isto identify that the product
is sized for copper tubing.
Coowr Plating: An electroplating

process
whereby
copper
deposited
is substrate.
on
a
Corrosion:
generic
A term used
describe
to oxidation
of a base
metal.
CoveringProtectionSaddle:See PiDe CoveringProtectionSaddle.
CoverinP
Protection Shield See
Protection
Shield.
Critical
Piuing
Systems:
See
Primam
Systems.
Cut Short: The amountby whicha sectionof a piping system is shortened

(or lengthened)to
provide for the Cold
Spring of a piping system.
DWV: An abbreviation
which
refers to Drain,
Waste
Vent
and
piping.
Desiccant: A drying agent such

as calcium chloride used
to remove moisture from packaged
products.
Deviation: A term used to describe the accuracy of a Constant SUDDOI~HanPer which is a

measure of the maximumdifference between the actual and specified supporting
effect, through its travel cycle, expressedas a percentage.
Double
Acting:
That
which
provides
resistance
both
intension
and
compression.
DoubleBoltPipeClamo: See Three BoltPiue C ~ D .

Ref.: Type 3
Drag: A term relating toboth Hvdraulic and Mechanical Snubbers which refers to the
force requiredto extend and retmct the unit atlow
a velocity. For devices with an
actuated control means,drag is measured in the un-actuated condition.
Drawing: A pictorial
representation of a part or assembly.
Dvnamic
Force: Any additional
loading
condition
that
must be taken
into
consideration
beyond
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steady state loading. See PiDe Hanger Load.
Elbow Lug: A Piue Attachment weldedto an elbow, for the purposeof attaching the remainder
HanPer Assemblv.
of the Pipe
Engineered Hanger Assembly: See ComDletelv Engineered or Semi-Engineered Hanger Assembly.
ElectroGalvanized:Aprotectivecoating of electroplatedzincinaccordancewith ASTM B-633.
Electroplated:
Plating the by electro
deposition
process.
Electrolysis: The producing of Corrosion by differences in electrical potential between

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TERMS DEFINITION
dissimilar materials, in the presenceof moisture.
Elevation. Pi-: See PiDe Elevation.
Embedded Pl*: A steel plate whichis cast in place

in a concrete structure.
Erection: That activity associated with maneuvering piping assemblies into proper
their
PiDe Hanger
position inan installation, connecting them together, and installing
Assemblies for the support of the piping.
Emtor The contractorwho is directly responsiblefor the installation of Piue

Hanger
Assemblies and the Erection of piping.
Extension Riser C l m ~ : A Piue C I ~ for

D the support of vertical piping, whose
cars have beenextended to
Ref.: Type 8,42 to a bearing surface upon which the
permit thetransfer of the piping load ears of
the clamp willrest.
Extension SolitClamD: A Pioe ClamD primarily used on non-insulated piping and providedawith
female
Ref.: Type 12 threaded attachment.
Exoort Pack Packagmg of products

for transportation, usually via
ocean freight.
Eve Nut: See Weldless Eve Nut.
Eve Rod: A Hanger Rod having an end formed in a circular

or pear shape, permitting
of a boltor pin. The eyemay be
attachment to other ComDonents by means
forged, weldedor non-welded.
Eve Socket: for the attachment of a threaded Hanger Rod to the bolt
A device which provides
Ref.: Type 16 of another component.
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Fabrication: or manufactured outof standard parts or
A term used to refa to a part constructed
raw materials.
Fabricated Steel: Fabrication which ismade from steel plate and

standard shapes.
Fabricated Clevis: A Clevis manufactured by cutting and machining

steel
of plate or welding of
components.
Fabricated Turnbuckle: A Turnbuckle manufactured by cutting and machining of steel plate

or welding of
components.
Fabricatm supports.
A business engaged in producing fabricated pipe
Forged Clevis: of a threaded Hanger Rod atobolted

A device which provides for the attachment
Ref.: Type 14 or pinned connection.
ForPed Eve Nut: See WeldlessEve Nut.
Four Wav Brace: A Brace Assembly whichis designed to control the pipe from moving back and
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TERMS DEFINITION
A Brace Assembly which consists of
forth in a four directions. both a Lateral
Brace and a Longitudinal Brace.
Framing Channel: Roll formed metal shapes.
Framino Steel: See Sumlementarv Steel.
(G)
Galvanic Corrosion: See Electrolvsis.
Galvanized: A zinc coating applied to steel

for Corrosion protection.
Gano Hanger: See MultiuleSUD DO^^.
Guide: A device usedto permit pipe movement ainpredetermined direction while

restraining movement in other directions.
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Hanger: See Pipe Hanger.
Hanger Loads: See Piue HangerLoads.

Hanger Location: See PiDe Hanger Locations,
Hanger Rod used to connect other Components, to make up

Round steel bar normally threaded
a PiDe Hanger Assembly.
Heavv Bracket: A Bracket used for the supportof heavy loads.

Ref.: Type 33
Hin~edPibe Clamp: See SDlit Ring.
Horizontal Traveler: Any device which will permit the uppercfend

a PiDe Han~erto movein a manner
Ref.: Type 58 which will accommodate horizontal piping
mwement.
Hot DipGalvanized A corrosion protection coating ASTM A-123 or A-1 53.

of zinc in accordance with
Hot Piston Setting: The position at which the piston on a Hydraulic Snubber should be with the piping
in the hotor operating position.
Hot Setting: or Mechanical Snubber

The positionat which the indicator on a Spring Hanger
should be with the piping in theorhot
operating position.
Hot Shoe: has been designed for hot

A Pipe Shoe with an integral insulation insert which
temperature piping systems application.
Hydraulic Snubber A hydraulic cylinder or rotating vane device used for the control
of shock or sway
for normal thermal expansion.
in piping systems, while allowing
Hvdraulic Swav Brace: S e e Hydraulic Snubber.

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TERMS DEFINITION
Hydrostatic Lock: See TravelS t o ~ .
Hydrostatic Test: A preoperationaltest, whereby the piping system is subjected to a pressurized

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fluid test in excess to assure the integrityof the system.
Hvdrostatic TestLoad: A tempomy loading condition consisting aoftotal of the gravitational piping,
to hydrostatic tests.
insulation and test fluid weights for piping systems subjected
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Industrial PiDine Svstems: refm to procc~s
A piping system locatedin an industrial complex which generally
or steam piping systems.
to which a PiDeHanger Assembly canbe

A device, embedded in concrete,
attached.
Insert Box: See Concrete InsertBox.
Insert.Continuous: See Continuous Insert.

Insert Nut: into pcsition in an Insert and receives a
A female threaded device which locks
threaded Hanger Rod.
Insulation F’rotcction Saddle: See PiDe Covering Protection Saddle.

Intearal Attachment See Welded PiDe Attachment.
Intermediate Anchor: An Anchorlocated between two anchors on a flexible piping system.
It is used to
of loading and movement.
control proper distribution
Invert: Elevation, bottomof pipe.
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Jacket: A non-load bearing metal covering placed around the insulation to protect it
against damage.
W)
Kneebrace: A diagonal structural member used
to transfer loador provide stability.
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Lateral Brace: A two-way Brace Assembly designedto restrain a piping system against
transverse loads.
The state or degree of control of run of the pipe.

a piping system transverse to the
Light Bracket: of light loads.

A Bracket used for the support
Ref.: Type 31
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TERMS DEFINITION
Limit StoE: a Variable Spring or Constant Support Hanger to

An internal device built into
prevent the over stressing of the spring coil, over-travel, or of
release
the load.
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Liner: Material placed between pipe and
Pipe Attachment to protect piping from damage
or other undesirable effects.
Load Adiustment Scale: A scale used on a ConstantSUP DO^^ Hanger to indicate the load adjustment.
Load Bolt or Pin. A bolt or pin which is used

to support the weight being carriedthe &P
by
or bolt in a Three Bolt Pipe clam^.
Hanerer Assemblv; e.g., the top pin
Load Coupling: An Adiustment Device used to connect the Hanger Rod to a Variable Soring
Hanger or Constant SUD DO^^ Hanger.
Load Indicator: to indicate the reading on Load

The load plate or other means used the Scale of a
Variable Spring Hanger.
LOadRatd: The ratingof a particular sizeof component or assembly to withstand a specified

force witha safety factor applied.
Load Scale: A scale attachedto a VariableSpring Hanger to provide ameans of indicating the
supported load.
Load Variation: A term associated with Variable Spring Hangers used to describe the difference in
d elevations of the support point.
supporting effect between kthet and &
Loads: See Pire Hanger Loads.
Locations: See Pipe Hanger Locations.
W: A term relating to Snubber control devices becoming actuated.
Longitudinal Brace: A two-way Brace Assemblv designed to restrain a piping system against axial
loads.
tug: See Plate Lug.
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Mark No.: A unique number usedto identify pipe hangers.
Mechanical Snubber: A mechanical device used for the control of shock or sway in piping systems,
while allowing for normal thermal expansion.
Medium Bracket: of moderate loads.

A Bracket used for the support
Ref.: Type 32
Metric Hanger: A Pipe Hanger that contains

a metric threaded connection.
Mill Galvanized of zinc in accordance with

A corrosion protection coating ASTM A-653.
Multiple SUD DO^^: A PiDe Hanger Assemblv consisting

of a commoncross member usedto support
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Ref.: Type 59 parallel run or banks of piping.
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Negligible Movement: A calculated movement at a support point where

the use of a Rigid Hangeror
Ripid Suormrt willsuffice because of the inherent flexibility of the piping system.
Nominal Size: The identified size which may varyfrom the actual size.
Non-IntePral Attachment to the pipe.

Any PiDe Attachment not requiring welding
Nut. Eve: See Weldless Eve Nut.
Nut. Insert: See Insert Nut
(0)
Offset: A relative displacement between the Structural Attachment PiDe
and Attachment,
which may be incorporated into the design of PiDe
the HangerAssembly to
accommodatethe piping movement.
(P)
PiDe Attachment: Any deviceused to connect the pipe

to the remainder of the PiDe
Hanger
Assembly.
PiDe Brace: See Brace Assemblv.
Piuc Clams: A b o l t e d PiDe Attachment which clamps around the pipe

to connect the pipe to the
Ref.: Types 2,3,4,8, 12 & 42 remainder ofa. -
PiDe CliD: A PiDe Attachment usedto hold the pipe directly to a structure, also referred to as
Ref.: Type 26 a strap or pipestrap. This term is also used in Europeto refa to a PiDe Clump.
PiDe Covering A device used to prevent damage

to the insulationat the support point.
Protection Saddle:
Ref.: Type 39
PiDe Elevation: Desian - The elevationat which the piping is normally shown the
on piping
drawings.
Erected - The elevationat which the piping is installed prior

to Cold pull closure
of the final weld
gap.
- The elevationof the pipingafter the f d weld gaphas been

After Cold Pull
closed and the piping has been positioned
to its proper cold
elevation.
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Cold - The final elevationat which the pipingis installed. If there
are no Cut
is the sameas the design anderected
Short requirements, this elevation
elevation.
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TERMS DEFINITION
u t - The elevation of the piping at full operating conditions.
Piue Hanger: usedisto carry the piping load

A device which is suspended from a structure and
in tension. (See also paragraph3.5.)
:- of assembled components which make up

A general term used to describe a series
a Piue Hanger, Piue Suuuort, Restraint,Anchor, Guide, etc.
Piue Hanger Drawing:

EngineeredDrawing: -
ADrawing of a PiDe HangerAssembly or a
Assembly which contains a drawing of the assembly, a billof material, load and
movement data, location plan and a unique identification.
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Semi-Engineered Drawing A Drawing of a Pibe HanFer Assembly or
Assemblv which contains a drawing of the assembly, a bill of material, load and
movement data, and a general identification.
Twical Drawing: - A Drawingof a Pipe Hanper Assembly or Brace Assemblv
which contains a drawing of the assembly, a bill
of material, anda general
identification. This typeof drawing is associated with random hanger and brace
materials.
Piue HangerForce: See Pipe Hanger

Load.
Piue HangerLoad: Cold Load- Loading at ambient temperature, resulting from theofuse
Variable
Suring Haneersin the support of a piping system. The cold load
equals thee t i n g load plus or minus the Load Variation.
Cold Spring Load - An additional forcethat may occur ata support point as a
result of the Cold Springof a piping system.
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Deadweight Load- Loading condition which considers only the weight
of the
piping, insulation and contents.
Desien Load - The combination of operating and other loads
as defined byjob
specification.
Dvnamic Load - Temporary loading resulting from internal and/or external forces
which tend to place the pipe in motion.
Friction Load- Loading as a resultof frictional forces that exist between sliding
surfaces.
Hot Load - Operating load on a Variable Spring Hanger. (Normally represents
deadweight under operating conditions.)
of a piping
Hvdrostatic Load - Loading associated with the hydrostatic testing
system. (Includes weighs of piping, insulation and testing
fluid.)
Operating Load- Loading associated with "normal" operating conditions.

(Includes deadweight load, and
themal and/or pressure forces
where applicable.)
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TERMS DEFINITION
Pim Hanger Load (conk): S a f e t ~Valve Thrust Load - Temporary loading resulting from a reaction to the
or rupture disc.
discharge of a safety valve, relief valve,
- the occurrence of an
Seismic Load Temporary loading associated with
earthquake.
Thermal Load- Loading introduced by the restraint
of a piping system against
thermal expansionor contraction.
Turbine Tripout Load - Temporary loading resulting from the sudden stoppage
of steam flow to the turbine.
Wind Load- Loading introduced by wind blowing against outside piping system.
Water Hammer Load- Temporary loading resulting from a changetheinflow

rate of the piping contents.
Pipe Hanger Location:Cold - ThelocationofthePioeAttachmentwithreference to theadjacent

in the installed position, if thereare no Cut Short
structure with the piping
requirements.
After Cold Pull- The location of the Pipe Attachment with reference
to the
adjacent structure, with the piping in “after
the cold pull”
position.
-
Hot - The location of PiDe
the Attachment with reference to the adjacent structure,
when the pipingis in its hot or operating position
Pim Hanger Plan Location: Desien - The nominal location at which the Piuina Attachment is shown on the
piping drawing with reference
to the adjacent structure.
Without Ofkt- When both piping and structural attachments

are installed at the
design location and
also used at points of support with nominal
thermal movements.
With Offset- When installation is made with relative displacement between the
pipe and structuml attachment. Offset may be calculated as some
percentage of the anticipated thermalgrowth at the support point to
obtain the optimum operating position.
Piue Rack A structural frame thatused

is to support
piping
systems.
Pirx Roll: A roller device used to support

horizontal
piping
and
provide
for
axial
movement.
Ref.: Type 41,43,44,45 & 46
Pirx Saddle SUDDO*: AStanchionutilizing a curved section for cradlingthepipe.

Ref.: Type 36,37 & 38
Pirx Shoe: Normally aTee section attachedto the pipeto transmit theload or forces to the
adjacent structure.
PiDe
Size: Reference to nominal
pipe size (NPS),unless
otherwise
noted.
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TERMS DEFINITION
Pipe Sleeve: A short piece of pipe cast in concrete which piping systems subsequently pass
through. It eliminates the need to core holes in concrete.
Pipe Slide: of a Pipe Attachment and

A device consisting a Slide Plate,to accommodate
Ref.: Type 35 horizontal pipe movement.
Piue S m : See Pipe Clip.
Pipe Supuort: A device by which piping is carried from beneath and is used
to carry the piping
weight in compression. (See also pslrcigrph3.6.)
Plate Lug: An attachment welded to a structural member

or piping, to provide for a pinned or
Ref.: Type 57 bolted connection to the remainder of a Piue Hanger Assembly.
Point Loading: The pointof application of a load between a curved and flat surface.
Pre-Insulated Shield A rigid insulation insert attacheda to

Protection Shield designed to support
the
PiDe Hanger Load.
Pre-Insulated SUDDOI~: A PipeSURDOI~ with an integral insulation insert which has been designed for
insulated piping systems.
Preset: Pre-positioningof an adjustable productto its prescribed installation setting

to
provide ease of installation.
Primarv Svstem: Main Steam, Hot & Cold Reheat, Boiler Feed Discharge
System and others that
may be designated by the ArchitectEngineer.
Protection Saddle: See Pipe Covering Protection Saddle.
Protection Shield A metal shield used to maintain the integrity

of the Vauor Barrier and/or protect
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Ref.: Type 40 the insulation at support locations.
Random Hangers: Pipe hanger whose location and type are determined by the Erector. These
hangers are field fabricated, utilizing Bulk Material provided for this purpose.
Random Material: See Bulk Material.
Reservoir: A container used in conjunction with a fluid device used to provide a continuous
supply of reserve fluid.
Restraint: Any device which prevents, resists

or limits the free movement of the piping.
Restraining Control Device: Any hydraulic, mechanical, spring, or rigid device

used for the control of shock
Ref.: Type47 & 50 and sway in piping systems.
Residential Piping Svstem: A piping system located in a residential building which generally refers to
plumbing and heating piping
systems.
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TERMS
Resilient SUDUO& See SDrinn Hanger.
Retainina Straw
Riaid Brace: A Brace Assembly capableof providing restraintin both tension and compression
as opposed to a cable.
Rinid Hanger: A PiDe Han~erwhich does not permit vertical movement.
Rinid Sumort: A PiDe S U D Wwhich

~ ~ does not permit vertical movement.
Ri~~ing: Any temporary device suchas chain, rope, cable, etc.used to erect piping and
install pipe hangers.
Rinn Band:
A Piue Attachment consistingof a formed steel strap and a knurled swivel nut
Ref.: Type 9,10 used for vertical adjustment.
Rina. Solid See Solid Rina Hanger.
Rinn. SDlit: see SDlit Ring.

Riser. Any verticalportion of a piping system.
Riser Clamp: A PiDe ClamD for the supportof vertical piping havingseparate Load Bolts, to
Ref.: Type 42 to the remainder ofthe Pipe Hanner Assembly.
transfer the piping load
Riser Hanacr A Piue Hangeror Pipe S u m r t connected to the .r-
W: See Han~er Rod

A tapped device usedto join two threaded rods.
Rod Hanger: An adjustable vertical assembly consisting of Structuxal Attachment, Hanger Rod
(with or withoutintemediate Components), and PiDe Attachment.
Rod Stiffener: A device used to increasethe stiffness of a hanger rod.
Roll Stand A piDe roll mounted in stand,

a used to support horizontal piping from beneath
Ref.: Type 44 & 46 and providing for axial movement.
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Roll and Plate: A piDe roll and bearing plate used for minimal axial movement where no vertical
Ref.: Type 45 adjustment is necessary.
Roll Hanger: A PiDe Attachment which utilizesa pipe roll for axial movement and is in a
used
Ref.: Type 41 & 43 Sumension Hanger.
Roll Plate: A tlat device which providesa bearing surface fora pipe roll.
Ref.: Type 45
Roll Trapeze: See Single Pirx Roll.

Ref.: Type 41
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(SI
Saddle: See Pipe Covering Protection Saddle.
Safetv Factor: The ultimate strength of a material divided by the allowable stress. Also the
ultimate strengthof a device divided by the mted capacity.
Scale Plate: to Suring Hangers.

A load or movement scale which is attached
Secondary Svstems: are not consideredto be Primarv Svstems.

Those piping systems which
Seismic Control Device: Any device usedto provide structural stability

to a piping system during
an
earthquake.
Semi-Engineered: A Piue Hanger Assembly which has been indicated on a piping drawing and has
been designatedas a specific type;i.e. rigid, spring, etc. with
Suring Hangers
indicating load, movement, spring type and size. This hanger assembly is field
fabricated utilizing Bulk Material where applicable.
Service Conditions: Operating pressures and temperatures

for piping systems. Also describesthe
environmental conditionsin which thehanger assembly is located.
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Shear Lug: A welded Pipe Attachment subjected primarily

to shear stress, transferring axial
pipe load to the supporting member.
Shield: See Protection Shield.

Side Beam Bracket:
A Bracket provided witha hole in the vertical leg for bolting
to the building
Ref Type 34 structure anda hole in the horizontal leg
to receive a threaded Hanger Rod.
Side B- ChlD: A Beam Clamp that attaches toa flange of an I-beam or wide flange beam and
for the remainder ofa Pipe Hanger Assembly.
provides an off-center attachment
Ref: Type25 & 27
Simificant Movement: A calculated movement at a support point, sufficient of
to require the use of a type
support which will accommodate the movement.
Single Acting: That which provides resistance in tension or compression, but not both.
Single Pipe Roll: Rollaxial movement andis used ina

A Pipe Attachment which utilizes a Pipe for
Ref.: Type4 1 Trapeze Hangeror Sumort.
SleeDec runs
A horizontal beam, usually located at grade, upon which horizontal pipe
are
supported.
Slenderness Ratio: For compression members,the term denotes the unbraced effective length in
inches divided bythe least radius ofgyration in inches. It is used in the
determination of allowable compressive stress due to buckling conditions.
Slide Plate: A flat plate whose surface has been prepared

in a manner which will facilitate a
sliding motion.
Ref.: Type 35
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TERMS DEFINITION
Slide, Pipe: See Pipe Slide.
Sliding S u m r t by offering no resistance,other than

A device providing support from beneath
frictional, to horizontal movement.
SliD Fitting: A deviceused in Brace Assemblies which providesfor some movementof the
piping system being braced.
Snubber A hydraulic, mechanical,or spring device used

for the controlof shock and sway
in piping systems.
SDecial Comwnent Any Comwnent which is designed and fabricated onan "as required" basis.
SDidH Guide: A Pipe Attachmentfor insulated piping usedfor maintaining alignmentof piping
and contraction cycles.
through its axial expansion
Split Ring: A Pipe Clamp primarily a hinge

used on non-insulated piping, provided with
Ref.: Type 6 & 11 which permits installation beforeor after the piping
is in place.
SDrinp Cushion Hangec a

A simple, non-calibrczted, singlerod spring support, used for providing
Ref.: Type 49 cushioning effect.
S~ringCushion Roll: A pair of springcoils with retainers,for use with a Single Pipe Roll.
Ref.: Type 48
Sprint2 Hat~gW. A PipeHanger, using a spring or springs, in a piping

to permit vertical movement
Ref:T y ~ 48,49
e t 51-56 system.
SDrinn Snubber See Swing Sway Brace.

SDrinn Sway Brace: A spring deviceused for the control of vibration
or shock, or bracing against sway
Ref.: Type 50 in piping systems,
Stanchion: using a vertical member in compression.

A Pipe SUDWI~
m: A deviceused to limit pipe movement ainspecific direction.
m: See PiDe Clin

Stress Analysis: stress levels in piping systems or
An analytical report which evaluates the material
structud components.
Strip Insert See Continuous Insert.

Structural Attachment: A device used to connect the remainder
theof to the
Piue Hanger Assembly
structure.
-
strut: a generic tedname for
A rigid tensiodcompression member. Also
Framing Channel.
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TERMS DEFINITION
srnt ChD: a pipe toa Metal Framing Channel member.

A type of Piue Clip used to secure
SuDulementam Steel: than 10 feet in length,used between

A structural steel member, normally less
of a pipe hanger.
existing membersas a means of providing for the attachment
SUDUOfi: A device which rests on a structure and is toused

carry the piping load in
compression. (See also paragraph
3.6.)
SusDension Hanger: A Pipe Hanger.
Sway Brace: a generic namefor a Lateral Brace.

See Restraint Control Device. Also
Swivel PiueRing: See Ring Band.
Swivel Turnbuckle: A device which provides flexibility at the pipe connection, in addition
to linear
Ref.: Type 15 adjustment for Suspension Hanger.
Three Bolt Pipeclamp: A PiDe ClamD normally usedfor horizontal insulated piping, which utilizes
Ref.: Type3 clamping boltsto attach the clampto the pipe and a separate LoadBolt to transfer
of the Piue Hanger Assembly from
the piping weight to the remainder a point
outside the insulation. (Formerly referredastoa Double BoltPiue Clamo)
TOD Beam ClamD: A Beam Clamu which attachesto the top of a structural beam and provides an
Ref.: Type 19 & 25 attachment to the remainder of the Piue Hanger Assembly thefrom
side of the
beam.
Transverse Brace: See Lateral Brace.
Traueze Hanger: A PiDe Hanger consisting of parallel verticalrods which are suspended from a
structure and connectedat their lower ends by a horizontal member from which
the pipe is supported. Some of its usesare for clearing overhead obstructionsor
to accommodate asingle Susuension
where insufficient vertical space is available
Hanger.
TraDeze Hanger - A TraDeze Hanger utilizing Constant~ u ~ o o r t s .

Constant SUD DO^^:
Ref.: Type 53
TIXDeZe Hanger - A TraDeze Hanger utilizing VariableSurings.

Variable Spring:
Ref.: Type 53
Travel Device: See Horizontal Traveler.
Travel Indicator: For ConstantSuuuort Hangers: A device attachedto the moveablearm of a

Constant S U U DHanzer,
O ~ ~ used to indicate the reading
on the Travel Scale in order
to show the vertical pipe movement.
For Variable Suring Hangers: The spring load plate which indicates the reading on
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DEFINITION
order to show the vertical pipe movement.
the Travel Scale in
Travel Scale: A device attachedto a spring unit, whose purposeis to provide for an indication of
the vertical pipe movement.
Travel S t o ~ : A device which temporarily locks the moveable parts of S~rina

a Hanaer in a
fíxed position, enabling a load
to be transferred through the S~rinnHanner to the
supporting structure while maintaining the pipingat a desired elevation during
Erection and/or Hydrostatic Testing.
Turnbuckle: A device with one left-hand female threaded end and one right-hand female
Ref.: Type 13 threaded end, used to join two threaded rods and provide lincar adjustment.
Turnbuckle Adiuster: See Swivel Turnbuckle.
Two-way Brace: A Brace Assembly which is designed to control the pipe from moving backand
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forth in two directions. See Lateral Brace or Lonnitudinal Brace.
U-Bolt: to a
A U-shaped rod with thread4 ends, that fits around a pipe and is attached
Ref.: Type 24 supporting member.
V m r Barrier An unintempted covering for an insulated pipe

to preclude the introductionof
moisture into insulation.
Variability: The Load Variation of a Variable

S~ringHanger divided by the Hot
Load
expressed as a percentage.
Variable $Dring Han~er: A spring coil device which produces

a varying supporting effect while permitting
Ref.: Type 51,52 Bi 53 vertical pipe movement.
Velocitv Limitad: A term relating to Snubbers in which velocity is the means of control.
Vibration Contra1 Device: A device used to reduce andlor control the transmission of vibration from a piping
system or piece of equipment,to the building structure.
Vibration Isolation Device: See Vibmtion Control Device.
Welded Beam Attachment: A U-shaped flat bar device, normally welded

to a steelbeam used to connect the
Ref.: Type 22 remainder ofa PiDe Hanger Assembly.
Welded Pioe Attachment A PiDe Attachment which requires welding to the in order to connect the pipe
pipe
to the remainder of the
PiDe Hanger Assembly.
Weldless EyeNut A forgedsteel device which provides for the attachment of a threaded Hanger
Rod
Ref.: Type 17 to a bolt or pin connection.
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TERMS DEFTNITION
WideFlange Beam A steel Beam cl¿UIIDfor thesuspension of pipe loads from structural beams.
ClamD wLinkS:
Ref.: Type 29
Wire Hook A type of PiDe Hanger whichis simply a bent piece of heavy wire and is usually
associated with Residential
Piuinp Systems.
RODe: Wire See Cable.

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W S STANDARD PRACTICE SP-90
5.1 The following abbreviationsor acronyms are intended for use on engineering drawings Abbreviationsare to be uscd only
where nectssary to save time and space Since abbreviations may have to be interpreted by people of varying backgrounds, they
should be used only where their meaning is unquestionably clearto the intended reader Where any doubt existsthe word should
be spelled out.
In the case of multiple abbreviations, the first

is per ANSI Y 1.1-1972, and the others are popular trade usage.
Additional abbiations maybe foundin applicable industq publications
TERM ABBREVIATION TERM ABBREVIATION
ACTUALTRAVEL AT IESIGN DSGN

ADDITIONAL ADDL DETAIL DET
AJXUSTMENT ADJ DIAGONAL DIAG
AFTERCOLDPULL ACP XAMETER DIA
ALLOWABLE ALLOW DIMENSION DIM
ALLOW TO SLIDE ATS DOUBLE DBL
ANCHOR ANCH DOWN DN
ANGLE ANG DRAWING DWG
ARC"TECT/ENGINEER AIE ELBOW ELL
ASSEMBLY ASSY ELEVATION EL
ATTACHMENT ATTCH ERECTED ERECT
BACK TO BACK B-B EXISTING EXST
BEAM BM EXPANSION Exp
BEAM ATTACHMENT BA EXTENSION EXT
BEFORE COLD PULL BCP EXTRAHEAVY XH
BILL OF MATERIAL B/M EYE ONE END EOE
BOTTOM OF PIPE BOP FABRICATE FAB
BOTTOM OF STEEL BOS FAR SIDE FS
BRACKET BRKT FIGURE FIG
CAST IRON CI FLANGE F FLG
L Y
CENTERTOCENTER c-c GRADE GR

CENTERLINE CL GRIND CORNERS ROUND GCR
CHECK CHK GROUND GND
COLD FINISH CF HANGER HGR
COLDLOAD CL HEAVY HVY
COLD PISTON SETTINGS CF% HEXAGONALHEAD HEX HD
COLD ROLLED CR HEXNUT HN
COLUMN COL HORIZONTAL HORIZ
CONCRETE CONC HOT LOAD HL
CONNECTION CONN HOT PISTON SETTING HPS
CONSTANT CONST HOT ROLLED HR
CONSTANT SUPPORT CS INSIDE DIAMETER ID
CONTINUE com INSULATION INSUL
COPPER TUBING CT INVERT INV
COUPLING CPLG IRON PIPES E E IPS
JAM NUT JN SKETCH SK
JOMT JT SNAP OFF EM) FASTENER SOEF
LEFTHAND LH SPECIAL SPCL
LENGTH LG SPECIFICATION SPEC
LONG L, LG SPRING SPG
LONG LEGHORIZONTAL LLH SQUARE SQ
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ABBREVIATION TERM ABBREVIATION
LONG LEG VERTICAL LLV STAINLESS STEEL ss

LONG RADIUS ELBOW LR-ELL STANDARD STD
LONG SIDE VERTICAL LSV STEEL STL
LOOSE FIT LF STIFFENER STIF
MATERIAL MATL STRAIGHT STR
"UM MAX STRAIGHT PIPETHREAD NPSL, NPSM
MINI" MIN STRUCTURAL STRL
MISCELLANEOUS MISC STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENT SA
MOVEMENT MVT STRUCTURE STRUCT
NEAR SIDE NS SUPPLIED SUPP
NOMINAL NOM SUPPORT SPRT
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE NPS TAKE OUT TO
NOT TO SCALE NTS TANGENT TAN
NUMBER NO TAPER PIPETHREAD NPT
OPERATING OPER THICK THK
OUTSIDE DIAMETER OD THREAD THD
PENETRATION PEN THREAD BOTH ENDS TBE
PIPE ATTACHMENT PA THREAD FULL LENGTH TFL
PLATE PL THREAD ONE END TOE
POUNDS LBS TIGHT FIT TF
PROTECTION PROT TOP OF CONCRETE TOC
RADIUS RAD TOP OF STEEL TOS
RECTANGULAR RECT TOTAL TOT
REDUCER RDCR TOTAL TRAVEL TT
REFERENCE REF W E Z E TRAP
REQUIRED REQD TRAVEL STOP TS
REVISION REV TuRBrNE TURB
RIGHT HAND RH TURNBUCKLE TRNBKL, TBIU
ROUND RND WICAL TYP
SCHEDULE SCH, SCHED VARIABLE SPRING vs
SECTION SECT VERTICAL VERT
SHEET SH WITH W/
SHOP WELD sw WITHOUT wto
SHORT RADIUS ELBOW SR-ELL WORKING POINT WP
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List of MSS Standard Practices
(Price List Available Upon Request)
Number
SP-6-1996 Standard Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and ConnectingEnd Flanges of Valves and Fittings
SP-9-1997 Spot Facing for Bronze, Iron and Steel Flanges
SP-25-1998 Standard Marking System For Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions
SP-42-1999 (R 95) Class 150 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Glove, Angle and Check Valveswith Flanged and Butt Weld Ends
SP-43-1991 (R 96) Wrought Stainless Steel Butt-welding Fittings
SP-44-1996 Steel Pipeline Flanges
SP-45-1998 Bypass and Drain Connections
SP-51-1991 (R 95) Class l50LW Corrosion Resistant Cast Flanges and Flanged Fittings
SP-53-1999 Quality Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Plping Components - Magnetic Particle Examination Method
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SP-54-1999 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittlngs and Other Piping Components Radiographic Examination Method
SP-55-1996 Quality Standard for Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges and Fittings and Other Piping Components -Visual Method for Eval. of Surface Irregularities
SP-58-1993 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture
SP-60-1999 Connecting Flange Joint BetweenTapping Sleeves and Tapping Valves
SP-61-1999 PressureTesting of Steel Valves
SP-65-1999 High Pressure Chemical Industry Flanges and Threaded Stubs for Use with Lens Gaskets
SP-67-1995 Butterfly Valves
SP-68-1997 High Pressure Butterfly Valves with Offset Design
SP-69-1996 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and Application
SP-70-1998 Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-71-1997 Gray Iron Swing Check Valves,Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-72-1992 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-weldingEnds for General Service
SP-73-1991 (R 96) Brazing Joints forWrought and Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-75-1998 Specification for HighTestWrought Butt Welding Fittings
SP-77-1995 Guidelines for Pipe Support Contractual Relationships
SP-78-1998 (R 92) Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-79-1999a Socket-Welding RedÜcer Inserts
SP-801997 Bronze Gate,Globe, Angle and Check Valves
SP-81-1995 Stainless Steel, Bonnetless, Flanged, Knife Gate Valves
SP-82-1992Valve PressureTesting Methods
SP-83-1995 Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions, Socket-Welding and Threaded
SP-85-1994 Cast Iron Globe & AngleVaives, Flanged and Threaded Ends
SP-86-1997 Guidelines for Metric Data in Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Actuators
SP-87-1991 (R 96) Factory-Made Butt-welding Fittings for Class 1 Nuclear Piping Applications
SP-88-1993 Dlaphragm TypeValves
SP-89-1998 Pipe Hangers and Supports - Fabrlcation and Installation Practices
SP-90-2000 (R 91) Guidelines on Terminology for Pipe Hangers and Supports
SP-91-1992 (R 96) Guidelines for Manual Operation of Valves
SP-92-1999 (R 92) MSS ValveUser Guide
SP-93-1999 (R 92) Quallty Standard for Steel Castings and Forgings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components - Liquid Penetrant ExaminationMethod
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SP-94-1999 Quality Std for Ferriticand Martensitic Steel Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Fittings and Other Piping Components Ultrasonic Examination Method
SP-95-1986 (R 91)Swage (d) Nipples and Bull Plugs
SP-96-1996 Guidelines on Termlnology for Valves and Fittings
SP-97-1995 Integrally Reinforced Forged Branch Outlet Fittings - Socket Welding,Threaded and Buttwelding Ends
SP-98-1996 Protective Coatings for the Interior of Valves, Hydrants, and Fittings
SP-99-1994 Instrument Valves
SP-100-1997 Qualification Requirements for Elastomer Diaphragms for Nuclear Service Diaphragm Type Valves
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SP-101-1989 Part-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
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SP-102-1989 Multi-Turn Valve Actuator Attachment Flange and Driving Component Dimensions and Performance Characteristics
SP-103-1995 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Insert Fittingsfor Polybutylene Systems
SP-104-1995 Wrought Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-105-1996 Instrument Valves for Code Applications
SP-106-1990 (R 96) Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 125,150 and 300
SP-107-1991 Transition Union Fittings for Joining Metal and Plastic Products
SP-106-1996 Resilient-Seated Cast Iron-Eccentric Plug Valves
SP-109-1996 Welded Fabricated Copper Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
SP-110-1996 Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends
SP-111-1996 Gray-Iron and Ductile-Iron Tapping Sleeves
SP-112-1999 Quality Standard for Evaluation of Cast Surface Finishes -Visual andTactile Method. This SP must be sold with a IO-surface,
three-dimensional Cast Surface Comparator, which i s a necessary part of the Standard.
Additional Comparators may be sold separately at $19.00 each. Same quantity discountsapply on total order.
SP-113-1994 Connecting Joint betweenTapping Machines andTapping Valves
SP-114-1995 Corrosion Resistant Pipe FittlngsThreaded and Socket Welding, Class 150 and 1000
SP-115-1999 Excess Flow Valves for Natural Gas Service
SP-116-1996 Service Linevalves and Fittings for Drinking Water Systems
SP-117-1996 Bellows Seals for Globe and Gate Valves
SP-118-1996 Compact Steel Globe & Checkvalves - Flanged, Flangeless,Threaded &Welding Ends (Chemical & Petroleum Refinery Service)
SP-119-1996 Belied End Socket Welding Fittings, Stainless Steel and Copper Nickel
SP-120-1997 Flexible Graphite Packing System for Rising Stem Steelvalves (Design Requirements)
SP-121-1997 QuallflcationTesting Methods for Stem Packing for Rising Stem Steel Valves
SP-122-1997 Plastic IndustrialBallValves
SP-123-1998 Non-FerrousThreaded and Solder-Joint Unions for UseWith Copper WaterTube
SP-124-2000 Fabricated Tapping Sleeves
(R-YEAR) Indicates year standard reaffirmed without substantive changes
A large number of formerMSS Practices have been approvedby the ANSI or ANSI Standards, published by others. In order to maintain a single source of authoritative
information,the MSS withdraws its Standard Practices in such cases.
Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc.

127 Park Street,N.E., Vienna, VA 22180-4620 (703) 281-6613 Fax # (703) 281-6671
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S T D * M S S SP-qO-ENGL 2000 5770b40 0503325 T T 8

GUIDELINES ON TERMINOLOGY FOR

ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

3.2 Terms which are used in a definition, and which

3.3 Any term for which an illustration appears in

3.4 "Pipe Hangers", "Pipe Supports"

3.5 The term PiueHanger may also beusedto

3.6 The term PioeSuooort may also beusedto

AccumulatoE A container used in conjunction with a single piston

Adiustment Device: Components which provide Rod,

Anchor Bolt: A bolt whichis embedded in concrete and is used

ArchitectEnaineer: The agency normally responsible of a project.

As Built: of the PiDe Hanger Assemblv.

Auxiliam S t o ~ : see Travel StOD.

Baa & Tap: to a project whereby identical cornDonents

A method of shipping Piue Hangers are

Base SUDDOI~: A PiDe SUD DO^^.

Beam ClmD: A clamping device used of a PiDe Hanger Assembly to a

of two vertical members joined

Boltinq: Bolt, studs, and nuts used in a fastener application.

m: See Brace Assemblv.

Brace Assembly: An assembly made of pipe support components designed

Bracket: Cantilevered member, withor without a Kneebrace, designed

Cable: A component usedto brace piping systems.Also called wire rope.

Cantilever: A structural member supported and fixed

Clamp. Channel: See Channel Clamp.

Clamu, Double Bolt Riser: See Riser Clamu.

STD-MSS SP-90-ENGL 2000 b43

ChlD. &CC see RiSm C h D .

Clevis: See Forged Clevis.

Clevis Hanger of a clevis type top

Clin PiDe: See Pipe Clin

Cold Pull: See Cold Spring.

Cold Setting: The position at which a S D IHanger

Cold Shoe: A PiDe Shoe with an integral insulation insert which

Cold S ~ q : The actof pre-stressing a piping system during installation

Comwnent: Any of a range of devices which

Concrete Fastener: by means of a drilled hole, to which a hanger

Concrete InsertBox: Acast-in-placewhichprovidesfor a rodattachmentcapable of nominal

Continuous Insert: A cast-in-placechannel of varyinglength,permittingtheattachment of

Comer Finish: of the copper

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Coowr Plating: An electroplating

CoveringProtectionSaddle:See PiDe CoveringProtectionSaddle.

Cut Short: The amountby whicha sectionof a piping system is shortened

Desiccant: A drying agent such

Deviation: A term used to describe the accuracy of a Constant SUDDOI~HanPer which is a

DoubleBoltPipeClamo: See Three BoltPiue C ~ D .

steady state loading. See PiDe Hanger Load.

Engineered Hanger Assembly: See ComDletelv Engineered or Semi-Engineered Hanger Assembly.

ElectroGalvanized:Aprotectivecoating of electroplatedzincinaccordancewith ASTM B-633.

Electrolysis: The producing of Corrosion by differences in electrical potential between

Elevation. Pi-: See PiDe Elevation.

Embedded Pl*: A steel plate whichis cast in place

Emtor The contractorwho is directly responsiblefor the installation of Piue

Extension Riser C l m ~ : A Piue C I ~ for

Exoort Pack Packagmg of products

Eve Nut: See Weldless Eve Nut.