SC Pressure And Process Piping Practice Questions - South Carolina Pressure And Process Piping Contractor Examination Exam

What is the difference between a pipe anchor and a pipe guide?

An anchor prevents essentially all translation at that point; a guide allows axial movement while stopping lateral (and usually upward) movement They are two words for the same U-bolt A guide always carries the full weight of a vertical riser; an anchor never carries weight Anchors are used only on copper tubing

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An anchor prevents essentially all translation at that point; a guide allows axial movement while stopping lateral (and usually upward) movement

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