Pipe Pier is the latest solution for rooftop and floor pipe supports. Common methods of securing pipe to commercial and industrial rooftops include wood blocks - which can deteriorate and cause supports to be unstable and steel foot plates - which can cause serious roof damage.

Pipe Pier solves these problems. Made of a block of tough, UV resistant, flexible, closed-cell ETHAFOAM* polyethylene foam, Pipe Pier absorbs vibrations and shock and accommodates expansion and contraction of piping. A 10-1/2" piece of ERISTRUT channel is bonded into the block of foam, allowing Pipe Pier to be used with standard strut and accessories.

Features

• Protects the rooftop membrane from damage
• Supports steel pipe, copper tube and electrical conduit
• Consists of a block of durable, UV resistant, flexible, closed-cell ETHAFOAM™ polyethylene foam with a section of ERISTRUT channel bonded into it
• Absorbs vibrations and shock
• Accommodates expansion and contraction of piping
• Saves time by allowing use of standard strut clamps and accessories
• Eliminates on-site cutting, drilling and measuring - reducing total installation time

Applications

Pipe Pier is designed for support systems in roof or floor applications and air handling spaces.

• For applications with larger loads, use the Heavy Duty Pipe Pier
• For air handling space installations, use the Plenum Pier™

PG = Pre-galvanized CG = Yellow Dichromate

New Heavy Duty Pipe Pier

The new heavy duty Pipe Pier is designed for applications with larger loads.

Features

• Support large, heavy equipment and piping with new higher load-capacity blocks
• A load distribution plate allows the Heavy Duty Pipe Pier to support a higher load capacity than the original Pipe Pier, with the smallest possible footprint
• Multiple Pipe Pier supports can be combined for loads exceeding 300 lbs*
• Eliminates potential roof membrane damage
• Consists of a block of durable, UV resistant, closed-cell ETHAFOAM™ polyethylene foam
• Eliminates the need to weld to building and structural steel, while protecting the roof or floor surfaces

Pipe Pier can support whatever the roof can!

* Larger loads can be addressed by connecting multiple Pipe Pier units with ERISTRUT channel.

New Plenum Pier

The new Plenum Pier is designed for air handling space installations.

Features

• Designed to support cable and pipe in air handling spaces. (Tested and meets UL 2043 requirements)
• Keeps services off the floor and provides support independent of raised floor pedestals
• Ideal for underfloor and clean room applications
• Consists of a block of white, closed-cell ETHAFOAM™ polyethylene foam, which lends itself to easy cutting for height adjustment
• Yellow dichromate ERISTRUT channel is bonded into the block of foam, permitting the use of standard strut clamps and accessories

Specification

Piping on roof services shall be supported by a polyethylene foam block with an integral strut channel for receiving standard strut clamps and accessories. Pipe Pier shall be installed according to manufacturer's recommendations. Roof pipe supports shall be spaced according to industry standards and shall be installed to allow for expansion and contraction.

Pipe Pier complies with

• Uniform Mechanical Code ('97) 1312.2 for gas piping
• Uniform Mechanical Code ('97) 1201.1.6.2 for hydronic piping.

Note: Pipe Pier's load rating is 5 lbs per linear inch of strut

Customer Testimonials

Here's what some of our satisfied customers are saying about Pipe Pier:

• Owner
  • We favor the Pipe Pier support system on our flat roof because we learned the hard way how expensive flat roof repair and replacement can be. The Pipe Pier support block system offers the necessary stability while allowing a good degree of movement and expansion from temperature changes. Best of all, it doesn't tear up my new roof in the process. Morton Ford, Vision Loss Resources

• Estimator
  • At the same time you buy your pipe, you buy Pipe Pier. You don't have to make a separate trip to the lumberyard and you eliminate the time associated with cutting lumber. Now, I include this time savings in my estimates. Andy Gross, Albers Mechanical

• Engineer
  • I like to offer my customers the finest products available. For rooftop pipe anchoring and support, you just can't beat the Pipe Pier system. It's very flexible and user-friendly. George W. Foehringer, President, Foehringer Engineering

• Contractor
  • I've used the Pipe Pier system and feel it is definitely a superior product. It works with lightweight and heavy piping loads and a wide varierty of clamps, bridges and rollers to handle just about any pipe support situation. Steve Peterson, V.P. Operations, Harris Mechanical
  • What's not to like about Pipe Pier? No more cutting of wood blocks. No roof warranty problems. It's lightweight and competitively priced! Ron Gracik, Vice President, Vasko Electric

• Installer
  • I believe the Pipe Pier product is very quick and easy to use. Unlike clumsy wood four-by-fours or heavy, sharp-edged steel pedestals and braces, the Pipe Pier block system is light years ahead of other pipe support options. Bob Smith, Pipefitter Local 455
  • Strut straps are easy to apply to the Pipe Pier unit's built-in piece of strut. Not only is it a time saver but a money saver as well - a great idea! Rick Johnson, Senior Electrician, LA Unified School District