Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base
The Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base is engineered for superior performance in hygienic piping systems.
Why Engineers Specify This Item
- Its hexagon-shaped design provides enhanced grip and stability during installation, while the absence of a base allows for flexible positioning in tight spaces.
- Ideal for pharmaceutical and food processing industries, it simplifies maintenance with a quick-release mechanism for efficient disassembly.
- Constructed from premium 304 or 316L stainless steel, it ensures exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, meeting FDA, 3A, and CE certification requirements.
- Precision-manufactured to AS, BS, 3A, SMS, and DIN standards, this pipe holder guarantees seamless compatibility with tri-clamp connections.
What It Prevents
- Industrial pipe clips that corrode and shed rust into an open process area
- Supports with a closed back that hold wash-down water against the tube
- Sagging runs between supports that pond liquid and break the drainage fall
Technical Data
Figures below are the catalogue range for this item. Exact dimensions are confirmed in writing against the standard you work to before production.
| Material | SS 304 or SS 316L for option |
|---|---|
| Media | Water, oil, milk, beverage, sanitary fluid etc |
| Connection | Butt-Welded, Thread, Clamped, Flange |
| Size Range | 1"-6" |
| Pressure | 0-20Bar |
| Working Temperature | -20 C to 120 C |
| Standard | AS, BS, 3A, DIN, SMS, ISO |
| Gasket | EPDM/SILICON/PTFE/VITON |
| Certification | 3A, FDA, CE |
Materials
- SS 304
- SS 316L
Manufacturing Process
- Machining
- Forming and welding
- Interior polishing
- Assembly
- Quality inspection
Quality Control
- Dimensional check against the standard stated on the order
- Surface finish verified against the specified Ra figure
- Visual and leak inspection before packing
- Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1 available on request
Where It Is Installed
- Supporting an overhead transfer header across a process hall
- Holding a CIP return line at a constant fall to drain
- Wall mounted runs in a wet wash-down zone
- Securing tube on a skid frame during transport
Who Buys It
- Fabricators installing hygienic pipe runs in wash-down areas
- Plants upgrading from painted steel supports in a product zone
- Anyone commissioning a line that has to drain reliably
What It Is Built To
- 3A
- FDA
- CE
What We Can Change
- Non-standard sizes made to your dimensions
- Special connection types and mixed-standard ends
- Customised surface finish down to Ra 0.4 um
- Seal material selected for your media and CIP cycle
How It Compares
Compared with Sanitary Tees
Specify the Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base where the duty is what this category is built for: hygienic pipe supports that hold the line at the correct fall without trapping water behind the bracket. Move to sanitary tees instead where the requirement is branch fittings in clamped, welded and union versions, including short outlet, Y-type, U-type and instrument tees.
Compared with Sanitary Elbows and Bends
Specify the Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base where the duty is what this category is built for: hygienic pipe supports that hold the line at the correct fall without trapping water behind the bracket. Move to sanitary elbows and bends instead where the requirement is 45, 90 and 180 degree bends in clamped, welded and threaded versions, including long radius bends for pumped product.
Compared with A general industrial equivalent
An industrial-grade part of the same nominal size is usually cheaper and carries no declared hygienic surface finish, no crevice-free joint geometry and no material certificate. On a product contact line that difference shows up at the first swab test, not on the purchase order.
Installing and Living With It
Bring the two ferrule faces square before closing the clamp. Fit the gasket dry and seated in the groove, then tighten the clamp evenly; overtightening extrudes the gasket into the bore.
Purge the bore with inert gas before welding and keep heat input low so the heat affected zone does not discolour. Polish the internal weld to the finish specified for the rest of the line.
Do not use tape or sealant on a hygienic union thread. The seal is made by the gasket at the liner seat, not by the thread, so check the gasket is seated before tightening the nut.
Align the flange faces parallel before drawing the bolts up, and tighten opposite pairs in stages so the gasket is loaded evenly across the face.
Keep the duty inside the stated working temperature range of -20 C to 120 C. Running a CIP cycle hotter than the seal material allows is the most common cause of early failure on this item.
Do not exceed the 0-20Bar working pressure. Where the line sees pressure pulsation, specify a heavy duty or bolted clamp at the joints either side.
Record the standard, size, material and seal material fitted, so the replacement ordered in two years matches what is installed today.
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Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base FAQ
What we are asked before this item is ordered.
What sizes is the Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base available in
The catalogue range is 1"-6". Dimensions follow the AS, BS, 3A, DIN, SMS, ISO standards. Confirm the tube outside diameter and wall thickness you work to when you enquire and we will match the exact dimensions before production.
Which material should I specify for the Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base
Material options are SS 304 or SS 316L. Choose 316L where chlorides are present or where the item will be welded into a line that has to be validated; 304 is adequate for neutral product and standard caustic CIP. Material certificates to EN 10204 3.1 are available on request.
Which seal material suits my cleaning cycle
The Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base is supplied with EPDM/SILICON/PTFE/VITON sealing options. EPDM is the default for hot water and caustic CIP, silicone for high temperature steam contact, PTFE for aggressive chemicals and Viton for oils and fats. Tell us the media and the peak CIP temperature and we will specify it on the order.
What is the lead time and minimum order for this item
Standard catalogue items such as the Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base are typically 7-15 days, and small quantity orders of standard items are accepted. Custom sizes, special connections and bulk quantities are quoted with a confirmed date before production starts.
Quote the Stainless Steel Sanitary Hexagon Pipe Holder Without Base
Send the size, media, working pressure, temperature and the standard you work to. We confirm dimensions, material and finish in writing before quoting.