TRAPEZE HANGERS

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Trapeze hangers are a very popular support method in the industry. They are most often used to support metal, plastic, aluminum, and fiberglass conduit and tray systems. They are also used to support cabinets, troughs, and panelboards. 

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What Are Trapeze Hangers? 

 

Trapeze hangers are support assemblies that suspend multiple runs of conduit, piping, cable tray, or other supported systems from a shared horizontal member. A typical configuration uses threaded rod to suspend the horizontal support, creating an organized pathway for several services within the same area. 

 

Their shared-support design can be useful in commercial and industrial spaces where several systems must be routed overhead. The size, layout, and configuration of each hanger depend on project specifications and the systems it needs to support. Trapeze hanger assemblies can also be planned and fabricated off-site, reducing the amount of measuring, cutting, and assembly required during installation. 

 

Versatile slotted-hole configuration supports a range of applications and additional support needs. Durable construction accommodates industry-leading loads. 

 

Trapeze Hanger Applications 

 

Trapeze hangers are useful when a project requires several supported runs to share the same overhead space. A single support assembly can help group conduit systems, cable tray, piping, and related systems within a coordinated layout rather than treating each run as a separate installation. Trapeze hangers can also provide piping support where the project layout calls for shared overhead supports. 

 

This approach can be especially useful in commercial and industrial projects where overhead space is limited or multiple building systems must follow the same route. The hanger configuration can be planned around the project specifications, available space, and the number of supported runs before fabrication begins. 

 

Built to Project Specifications 

 

Each project has different dimensions, support needs, and installation conditions. Trapeze hangers should be planned around the project specifications, including the hanger layout, threaded rod placement, supported systems, surrounding equipment, and available installation space.  

 

Load requirements and structural support conditions also need to be considered during planning. Coordinating these details before fabrication helps the hanger fit the intended location and support the planned system layout. Early coordination can also reduce the need for field changes after the assemblies reach the jobsite. 

 

Prefabricated Trapeze Hangers for Faster Installation 

 

DuFab moves measuring, cutting, fitting, and assembly work into an off-site manufacturing environment whenever project requirements allow. Prefabricated trapeze hangers can be built to project specifications before they arrive at the jobsite, reducing the amount of fabrication crews must complete in the field. This approach can reduce field labor, material handling, and the number of installation steps competing with other site activity. 

 

Off-site assembly also allows trapeze hanger fabrication to progress while other work continues at the project site. When the installation area is ready, crews can receive coordinated assemblies that require less measuring, cutting, and fitting before placement. Planning the hanger dimensions and system layout earlier in the process can also help address coordination details before delivery. For projects with repeated support layouts, prefabrication can provide a more organized way to prepare trapeze hangers for installation. 

 

Trapeze Hanger FAQs 

 

Why Are Trapeze Hangers Useful in Congested Overhead Spaces? 

 
Trapeze hangers can consolidate multiple supported runs on a shared rack. This can help organize building systems when several services need to occupy the same overhead area. 

 

Can Trapeze Hangers Support Runs of Different Sizes? 

 
Yes. Trapeze hangers can support multiple runs of different sizes on the same shared support, depending on the project specifications, layout, and load requirements. 

 

How Does Threaded Rod Help During Installation? 

 
Threaded rod suspends the horizontal support and allows installers to make adjustments to the hanger’s elevation during installation. The final configuration should follow the project requirements and planned support layout.