Pipe Supports
Avoiding Unplanned Downtime
The last thing you want is a piping leak or catastrophic failure that leads to unplanned downtime and lost revenue. Depending on the size of your facility and process unit, a single day of unscheduled downtime can cost between $50,000 and $1,000,000.
The good news is that most piping failures can be prevented! Properly designed pipe supports prevent point-loading, accommodate thermal expansion, reduce vibration, and protect the structural integrity of your FRP and thermoplastic piping systems.
Get Our Technical Pipe & Duct Support Catalog
Explore our complete line of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, alloy, and fiberglass pipe supports. Specify plain, painted, or hot-dipped galvanized finishes, or request custom designs.
Seasoned FRP Support Expertise
Tap into our seasoned engineers at Maverick who specialize exclusively in FRP and nonmetallic piping design. Our support concepts are practical, efficient, and engineered for ease of installation and reliable service.
We model our supports using 3D technology to guarantee proper fit, fabrication accuracy, and flawless field installation.
Our Pipe Support Capabilities
From standardized catalog items to fully customized 3D engineered support assemblies, we provide complete solutions for corrosive process piping.
Custom Support Engineering
Custom support modeling and stress analysis tailored to your specific piping geometry, thermal movement, and process loads.
Fiberglass (FRP) Supports
Corrosion-proof FRP supports engineered specifically for harsh chemical environments where metal supports deteriorate rapidly.
Metals & Alloy Materials
Carbon steel, 304/316 stainless steel, aluminum, and specialty alloys designed for heavy mechanical and structural demands.
Galvanized & Custom Finishes
Available in plain, painted, or hot-dipped galvanized finishes, plus specialty coatings for extreme outdoor or offshore exposure.
Field Support Inspections
On-site audit of existing piping supports to identify sagging, point-loading, restraint failure, or thermal binding before leaks occur.
Duct & Large Vessel Support
Specialized support hardware for large-diameter FRP ductwork, scrubbers, absorbers, and nonmetallic process vessels.
Key Engineering Considerations
Nonmetallic piping demands specialized support spacing and design to prevent localized point-loading and premature failure.
Our Four Step Process
We follow a rigorous methodology to ensure your pipe support system performs safely and reliably over its entire operational life.
Assessment
Evaluation of system geometry, thermal expansion loads, and support span requirements.
Engineering
3D CAD modeling and stress analysis to design optimal support hardware and anchors.
Supply & Fab
Fabrication in steel, stainless, alloy, or FRP with specified corrosion-resistant finishes.
Protection
Field verification and ongoing monitoring to ensure long-term system reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about FRP & thermoplastic pipe support design.