The design and selection of pipe support and hanger structures are crucial components in pipeline system design. Besides supporting the weight of the pipeline, specially designed pipe supports can balance the forces acting on the pipeline system, limit pipeline displacement, and absorb vibrations. Correctly choosing and arranging structurally sound pipe supports during pipeline system design can improve the stress distribution of the pipeline and the forces exerted on the supports, ensuring the safe operation of the pipeline system and extending its service life.

Components or devices used to bear pipeline loads, control pipeline displacement and vibration, and transfer pipeline loads to the supporting building structure. Typically composed of pipe sections, functional parts, connecting elements, and roots.

——Quoted from DL/T1113—2009 "Acceptance Code for Pipe Supports and Hangers in Thermal Power Plants"