Our stainless steel pipe clamps with fixed point functionality securely anchor pipelines in place, preventing unwanted movement within the system. They are ideally suited for use in demanding environments where corrosion resistance, high stability, and low-temperature performance are essential. By fixing the pipeline at a defined point, axial expansion is effectively controlled, ensuring reliable stress relief throughout the piping system. We manufacture the pipe clamps multi-part or welded at our own plant in St. Veit an der Glan, Austria, with an ATEX-compliant version available on request.
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How a fixed point works
A fixed point, also known as a pipe anchor or fixed support, holds the pipeline firmly at one location. On our pipe clamps, the clamp is welded into gusset plates and the base plates are bolted to the steel structure. The forces from the line are transferred directly into the supporting structure.
Every pipeline expands when it heats up and contracts again when it cools down. A stainless steel line grows by around 1.6 mm per metre for a temperature difference of 100 °C. The fixed point determines where this movement starts. At the other support points, guide and sliding supports allow the expansion in a controlled way. Without this planning, stresses build up and load the pipes, flanges and connected components.
Why stainless steel?
Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, stable and keeps its properties even at low temperatures. This makes stainless steel pipe clamps the right choice for:
- the food and pharmaceutical industries,
- chemicals, petrochemicals and refineries,
- outdoor and marine installations,
- lines with low operating temperatures.
For stainless steel pipelines, a support made of the same material has a further advantage: there is no galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.
Key technical data
| Feature | Stainless steel pipe clamps with fixed point |
|---|---|
| Function | fixed point (fixed support) |
| Material | stainless steel |
| Design | multi-part or welded |
| Principle | pipe clamp welded into gusset plates, base plates bolted to the steel structure |
| Pipe types | metal, plastic and insulated pipes |
| Versions | ATEX, sound-insulating or vibration-damping on request |
We design dimensions and construction for your pipe diameter and the forces involved. Custom designs are always possible.
Part of a complete pipe support system
A fixed point never works alone. Only the right combination ensures that the line is supported safely and relieved of stress over the long term:
- Guide supports: let the line slide axially and prevent lateral displacement.
- Sliding supports: allow movement both axially and laterally.
- Damped pipe clamps: absorb forces from all directions and dampen vibrations, ideal for pneumatic conveying.
- Pendulum supports: support riser lines and compensate for settlement.
What matters in the design
- Pipeline: pipe type, diameter, insulation.
- Support points: where fixed points, guides and sliding supports are located.
- Loads: forces, vibrations, thermal expansion.
- Environment: corrosion, temperature, hazardous area.
Custom-built by RATEC
RATEC is at home in the bulk materials sector and manufactures at its own plant in Carinthia, certified to ISO 9001, EN 1090-1 and ISO 3834-2. We supply individual pipe clamps as well as complete pipe clamp systems, as standard or custom-made. You can find an overview of all designs under Pipe clamps.
Planning fixed points for your pipeline?
Tell us the pipe diameter, material and operating conditions. We will get back to you with a specific proposal.