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MS-12-22

Support System Mounting Options


Mounting Options Lock Plate
Hex Head Bolt
Cover Plate
Stacking Bolts Stacking
Support Weld Plate Support
Kit Support
Kit
Body
Elongated Support
Weld Plate Body

Strut Nut Rail with


11 Rail Nuts

Weld Plates Rail


Weld plates mount directly to the support Rail is often used for
structure and are often used for single multiple (side by side)
tube runs or where space is limited. tube runs. You can easily 11
■ Position the weld plate on the mounting surface. adjust rail-mounted assemblies after the rail
■ Secure the plate with a fillet weld. The weld should is in place.
cover at least 75 % of the plate perimeter. ■ Cut the rail to appropriate lengths.
Note: Do not weld with support body halves in place, as ■ Position the rail on the mounting surface and secure
excessive heat will damage the thermoplastic with fillet welds. Welds should cover the entire length of
material. the rail on both sides. Rails can also be drilled and
If welding is not appropriate, you can bolt elongated weld bolted into place.
plates to the support structure. For this option, drill ■ Insert rail nuts and turn clockwise to lock. Rail nuts can
and tap two mounting holes for each plate to accept be inserted anywhere along the rail.
M6 or 1/4-20 UNC bolts. See chart. Note: Do not weld with support body halves in place, as
excessive heat will damage the thermoplastic
Hole Spacing material.
Group Fractional Metric
1 2 in. 50 mm Strut
3 21⁄2 in. 64 mm Strut nuts let you mount assemblies to any
5 33⁄8 in. 86 mm 15⁄8 in. standard-size structural strut system.
6 4 in. 100 mm ■ Insert strut nuts and turn clockwise to lock. Strut nuts
can be inserted anywhere along the strut span.

www.swagelok.com
Support System Assembly Instructions
Step 1. Place one body half over the Stacking Additional Supports
mounting component (weld plate, rail (Insert Steps 3 A, B, C, and D between Steps 3 and 4)
nuts, stacking assembly, or strut nuts).
Note: Body halves are identical and Step 3A - Insert the hex-head stack-
designed for a “snap” fit to facilitate ing bolts through the body assembly.
assembly. Tighten until finger-tight

Step 2. Position the tube or hose


across the body half. Note: If rail or
strut mounting is used, you can adjust
the assembly to ensure proper align- Step 3B - Using a torque wrench,
ment. tighten each stacking bolt to a
2
maximum torque of 70 in·lb (7.9
Step 3. Place the other body half over
N·m). Alternate between bolts while
the tube or hose.
tightening to ensure even pull-up on
Insert Steps 3A, B, C, and D here both sides of the assembly.
when stacking additional supports

Step 4. Place the cover plate over the


Step 3C - Align stacking bolts until hex
body assembly.
flats can receive lock plate.

Step 5. Insert the hex-head bolts


through the cover plate and body
assembly. Tighten until finger-tight. Step 3D - Place the lock plate over the
body assembly and the stacking bolts.

Repeat Steps 1 through 6 with each


additional support.
Step 6. Using a torque wrench, tighten 7

each bolt to a maximum torque of 70


in·lb (7.9 N·m). Alternate between bolts
Note: The final support onto any stack will be a non-
while tightening to ensure even pull-up
stacking kit. Contact a Swagelok representative
on both sides of the assembly.
when stacking more than three (3) supports.

© 2000 Swagelok Company


Printed in U.S.A., CP
December 2000, R1

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