Modular Pipe Racks & Why They're Better Than Welded Secondary Steel
Heavy-Duty Industrial Pipe Racks, used to support large scale mechanical pipe and duct work, can be an engineering nightmare for mechanical contractors and project managers. There are many things that need to be taken into consideration including profile dimension, weight of the system, finish, loading, design flexibility (on-site modifications), total cost of ownership of the system, lifting plan and more. The nightmare can grow tenfold if welded secondary steel needs modifications once installed. Welded secondary steel means your modular pipe rack is permanent. One minor design flaw or miscalculation could cost thousands to redesign and rework. Welded secondary steel also means you need to have a welder on the jobsite in order to construct your racks. What if there was a simpler solution or a better alternative for constructing a more efficient modular pipe rack?
siFramo Provides Increased Fabrication Efficiency For Constructing Modular Pipe Racks
siFramo is a versatile, multi-functional system of flexible industrial framing supports that are designed to be interchangeable, modifiable and can be installed faster than welded secondary steel systems at a ratio of 5:1. No welding, drilling or burning is required and pieces can be easily assembled using a simple 20v impact driver. No more costly reworks, no more permanent systems and no more headaches.
Designed to hold heavier loads than standard steel framing systems, siFramo is used as a structural steelwork system that accomplishes an entire range of jobs with only a handful of components. The siFramo steelwork system is also available with an adapter, allowing for compatibility with 1-5/8" x 1-5/8" Unistrut Channel. This tremendously increases the overall versatility of the system.
siFramo 80 vs. siFramo 100
siFramo 80 is a multi-functional system designed to support medium level loads. With unlimited three-dimensional connection options, siFramo 80 provides maximum flexibility with minimal work. The closed siFramo profile provides exceptional stiffness while form-fitting connections provide a stable and secure system.
siFramo 100 is a self-explanatory assembly system designed to support heavy loads. Made from reusable material, siFramo 100 provides a fully enclosed support system with minimal installation and maximum flexibility. The entire Sikla line has a virtually unlimited scope of applications.
Thread Forming Screws - A Single Fastener For The Entire System
The easy to use thread forming screw is designed to lock in place without the need for washers and is the only piece of hardware needed to complete all assembly work. Benefits include:
- Non-cutting technology
- Threads of the screw "cold form" threads into pilot holes of the perforated siFramo section
- Low thread-forming torque and resulting clamping force results in a vibration-proof connection
- Vibration resistant system to US Dept of Defense (MIL-STD 810g).
- Screws are removable and can be used again
- No requirements for multiple sizes of back plates, carriage bolts, nuts and washers
Modular Pipe Rack Recap: Why Choose siFramo Over Welded Secondary Steel?
The easy-to-use flexible, interchangeable design of siFramo shows significant productivity gains when compared to conventional steel fabrications.
- Welded secondary steel systems require a welder to be on site in order to build the system, creating permanent, welded connections. siFramo requires no welding, drilling, or burning. The modular pipe rack is easily assembled on site with a 20v impact driver.
- Welded secondary steel systems are created with permanent welds meaning miscalculations or error could cost thousands of dollars and hundreds of labor hours. siFramo pipe racks are assembled using reusable, self-forming screws meaning design changes or revisions can easily take place on the jobsite with little to no loss of time or money.
- Welded secondary steel systems that are not assembled on the jobsite incur costly freight and rigging charges in order for the final system to be transported to the final install site. siFramo components can be individually transported from warehouses to final install sites and then assembled without the need for heavy machinery.
Other Benefits of siFramo
- Higher performance / lower weight of steel ratio
- Maximum flexibility / minimum installation time
- Parts are re-usable after disassembly
- 3rd party vibration tested system to the US Department of Defense Standard (MIL-STD 810g, 514.6, Procedure 1)
- High corrosion resistance as standard (ISO grade C4, hot dip galvanized)
- Special coatings for highest corrosion resistance requirements (ISO C5, cathodic dip paint)
