PIPE SUPPORT STAND

pipe support stand

Introduction on Pipe Support Stand:

A Pipe Support Stand is an essential tool in any industrial or mechanical setting where pipes need to be handled, cut, welded, or assembled. Whether you’re working on pipelines, metal fabrication, construction, plumbing, or maintenance operations, pipe support stands help maintain the pipe’s alignment, stability, and safety throughout the task.

These stands are typically made from heavy-duty steel or aluminum, built to withstand rugged conditions and heavy pipe weights. They come with adjustable height, rotating heads, and rollers or V-heads that hold the pipe securely during operations such as threading, cutting, beveling, or welding. Some advanced models even support self-aligning capabilities for precise applications.

Pipe support stands are not just accessories — they are vital to ensuring safety and productivity on the shop floor or field. Without proper support, long or heavy pipes can fall, bend, or shift during work, which may lead to damage, injury, or rework.

With industries demanding higher precision, faster operations, and improved safety, pipe support stands have become standard equipment in oil & gas facilities, mechanical fabrication plants, HVAC installations, shipbuilding, plumbing work, and more.

Why Use a Pipe Support Stand?

Using a pipe support stand is necessary for:

– Supporting long pipes during welding or cutting.
– Reducing the risk of injury due to pipe movement or slippage.
– Ensuring accurate pipe alignment for threading and joining.
– Handling heavy or coated pipes without damaging the surface.
– Meeting safety regulations and workplace standards.

Improvised support methods (like blocks or wood) are unstable and unprofessional. Pipe support stands are engineered to provide safe, stable, and adjustable support, improving efficiency and worker confidence.

Features:

– Adjustable Height: Easily matches various workstations and pipe levels.
– V-Head or Roller Tops: Allows smooth pipe rotation or fixed support.
– Foldable Design: Ideal for compact storage and transportation.
– Heavy-Duty Frame: Supports pipes of different materials and diameters.
– Non-Slip Base or Locking Feet: Prevents movement during critical work.
– Load Capacity Indicators: For safer handling of weight limits.

Advanced models may include:

– Chain Vices
– Multi-direction rollers
– Swivel tops for angle work
– Self-leveling heads

Applications:

– Oil & Gas Industry: For assembling and welding long pipeline sections.
– Mechanical Workshops: Threading, cutting, and welding tasks.
– Construction Sites: Supporting large diameter pipes during installation. HVAC Projects: To hold copper, steel, or aluminum tubing during routing.
– Water Treatment Plants: Pipe alignment during layout or repairs.
– Shipbuilding & Marine: Handling thick pipes under varying angles and slope

Benefits:

Improved Accuracy: Perfect pipe positioning ensures clean cuts and strong welds.
– Enhanced Safety: Prevents accidents caused by falling or shifting pipes.
– Time Savings: Eliminates need for constant re-adjustment or manpower for holding.
– Increased Productivity: Workers can operate more efficiently with proper support.
– Material Protection: Reduces chances of dents, coating damage, or bends.
– Professional Results: Essential for high-quality fabrication and assembly.

 

Limitations:

– Limited Load Capacity: Each model has a maximum load range.
– Requires Level Ground: May wobble on uneven floors or rough terrain.
– Manual Adjustments: Height or angle setting needs effort.
– Not for Extreme Weights: Extra-heavy pipes may require roller beds or powered systems.
– Can Occupy Floor Space: Not ideal for compact work areas.

Technical Parameters:

Model No. Description Height Adjustment Low-High Max. Pipe Capacity Max. Weight Capacity N.W
in. cm in. mm lb. kg kg
1107 V Head High Pipe Stand 28-52 71-132 12 300 2500 1134 14.5
1107S V Head Low Pipe Stand 24-40 61-102 12 300 2500 1134 11.5
1107X V Head High Pipe Stand 28-52 71-132 12 300 4000 1814 14.5

Roller Head Pipe Stand

Model No. Description Height Adjustment Low-High Max. Pipe Capacity Max. Weight Capacity N.W
in. cm in. mm lb. kg kg
1109 Roller Head Pipe Stand 32-55 82-140 12 300 1000 454 15
1109X Roller Head Pipe Stand 32-55 82-140 12 300 2500 1134 15

Ball Transfer Head

Model No. Description Max. Pipe Capacity Max. Weight Capacity N.W
in. mm lb. kg kg
A Ball Transfer Head only 12 300 1000 454 1.5
B Ball Transfer Head only 12 300 2000 900 2.8