Spring Hanger

Creates a spring hanger from a selection in the Springs gallery.

The spring hangers in the Supports application are used for supporting pipework using a sprung pedestal. A default set of hanger templates are supplied with the Supports application.

You can create spring hangers using a combination of hanger types, ancillaries and springs, you are guided by a series of prompts throughout the creation process.

For example, to create a VHB16 variable hanger with an XAT005 ancillary and a BM1 spring, on the Springs gallery, click Pedestal.

You are prompted to Identify tube of datum pipe

Note:
The prompt does not display if the pipe to be supported is already selected.

Click to identify the pipe to support using a cursor pick in the 3D view to display the Template Hanger Creation window. Refer to Template Hanger Creation for further information.

Select VH B15 - Variable Pedestal NPS 3 - 24 on the Template Hanger Creation window and click OK to display the Ancillary Selection window.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Template Hanger Creation window.

The Ancillary Selection window displays all of the available/unavailable ancillaries for the selected pipe bore. Refer to Ancillary Selection for further information.

Select XAT005 - Reinforcing plate (cut from pipe) on the Ancillary Selection window and click OK, to display the Choose VSPR window.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Ancillary Selection window.

The Choose VSPR window displays all of the variable springs for the selected hanger. Refer to Modify Hanger Spring Type for further information.

Select VAR EFFORT BM1 SPRING TYPE 1 RANGE V3 on the Choose VSPR window and click OK, to display the Support Editor window.

Click Cancel to discard any changes and close the Choose VSPR window.

The functionality of the Support Editor window is explained. Refer to Support Editor for further information.

The new SUPPO, SUPC and HANG elements are added to the owning ZONE and display in the Model Explorer.