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Think U-bolts are simple pipe supports? You may be missing out on their most valuable functions. What many piping professionals don’t realize is U-bolts can work as both guides and anchors. 

The result? You may be using U-bolts incorrectly and missing out on major benefits for your piping system. Ready to learn how to use U-bolts to lift your piping system’s performance? We’ve laid out how to use U-bolts as guides and anchors, along with the benefits of each use.

Purpose of a U-Bolt

The main function of a U-bolt is to add support to pipes. However, the way it delivers the best type of support can vary depending on what you want to accomplish. Basically, U-bolts can serve two main supporting roles in your piping system: as anchors or as guides. Determining which function is best for your system is the first step in squeezing the most value out of your U-bolts.