PEX Pipe Support Brackets
PEX pipe support brackets hold PEX tubing in place at framing members, preventing sagging and noise from thermal expansion. The category covers system-based bracket lines from Holdrite, including the RAPID, PEXRITE, ProGuard, and SILENCER systems, along with Sioux Chief's PowerBar and StrongArm bracket lines.
Acoustically isolated brackets like Holdrite's SILENCER system reduce the ticking and knocking noise that can develop as PEX expands and contracts with temperature changes. Choosing a coordinated bracket system rather than mixing individual pieces usually simplifies both material takeoff and installation on a multi-pipe run.
Holdrite RAPID System is an adjustable framing and support system for multi-pipe installations using extruded aluminum rails and adjustable clips that accept multiple pipe sizes and materials simultaneously. The adjustable design accommodates field changes in pipe count and layout without requiring additional hardware, making it particularly useful in commercial multi-family construction where pipe layouts are dense.
Holdrite PEXRITE System is a family of support brackets and mounting plates specifically engineered for PEX tubing installations in residential and light commercial plumbing. PEXRITE brackets are sized for standard PEX tubing diameters and designed to meet plumbing code requirements for support spacing. Brackets hold PEX securely without deforming the tube wall, maintaining full flow area through the supported section.
Holdrite ProGuard is a line of secondary pipe supports designed to align and protect plumbing stub-outs in wall and floor assemblies during construction. ProGuard brackets secure the stub-out pipe in position within the wall cavity and provide a rigid backing that resists movement when fittings and fixtures are connected after drywall installation. The adjustable design accommodates dimensional variation in framing.
Holdrite SILENCER System is a line of acoustically isolated pipe supports that reduce the transmission of water flow noise and vibration through walls, floors, and ceilings. SILENCER components incorporate elastomeric isolation material between the pipe and the structural member, decoupling the pipe from the building structure and preventing amplification of flow noise through framing and drywall.
Sioux Chief PowerBar Brackets are steel mounting bars and bracket assemblies designed to support plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components between framing members in new construction. PowerBar brackets install horizontally between studs or joists and provide a rigid, load-bearing platform for mounting valves, manifolds, and pipe clusters without additional blocking.
Sioux Chief StrongArm Brackets are heavy-duty pipe and conduit support brackets designed for applications requiring high load capacity, such as large-diameter pipe runs, manifold assemblies, and commercial mechanical installations. StrongArm brackets are constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a corrosion-resistant finish and are available for side mounting to studs and joists and for overhead mounting to ceiling framing.
Support spacing is the first consideration when selecting PEX pipe support brackets. Most plumbing codes require horizontal PEX runs to be supported at intervals not exceeding 32 inches and vertical runs at intervals not exceeding 48 inches. Bracket sizing must match the outside diameter of the PEX tubing being supported. A bracket that grips too tightly can restrict thermal expansion and stress the tubing material at the support point.
Acoustically isolated supports should be specified in multifamily and commercial buildings wherever plumbing passes through structural elements shared with adjacent units or common areas. For stub-out applications, use ProGuard or equivalent brackets that hold the pipe at the precise rough-in dimension required by the fixture manufacturer.
How far apart should PEX pipe supports be spaced?
Most plumbing codes require horizontal PEX runs to be supported at intervals not exceeding 32 inches and vertical runs at intervals not exceeding 48 inches. Always check the applicable local plumbing code and the tubing manufacturer's documentation for the specific minimum support requirements for the tubing size and orientation being installed.
Can PEX support brackets be used with other pipe materials?
Many PEX support brackets, including Holdrite RAPID System components, are designed for use with multiple pipe materials including PEX, CPVC, copper, and PVC. The clip or bracket must be sized to the outside diameter of the pipe being supported. For materials that expand and contract significantly with temperature, a bracket that allows slight longitudinal movement may be needed to avoid stressing fittings at the support point.
What is the difference between the Holdrite PEXRITE system and the Holdrite RAPID system?
The PEXRITE system is designed specifically for PEX tubing support in residential and light commercial plumbing with brackets sized for standard PEX tubing diameters. The RAPID system is a more versatile adjustable rail-and-clip system for multi-pipe installations in commercial construction where multiple pipe sizes and materials must be supported in shared framing cavities. The RAPID system accommodates field changes without additional hardware.
Do I need acoustically isolated pipe supports for my project?
Acoustically isolated supports are required or strongly recommended in multifamily residential buildings, hotels, and commercial buildings where plumbing passes through walls or floors shared between units. If a project is pursuing LEED certification with an acoustic performance credit, isolated supports may be required. In single-family residential construction, isolated supports are optional but can significantly reduce occupant awareness of water flow sound.
What is the purpose of the Holdrite ProGuard bracket?
The Holdrite ProGuard bracket secures a plumbing stub-out pipe in its precise rough-in position within a wall or floor cavity during the construction period between rough plumbing and finish plumbing. Without a stub-out support, a stub-out pipe can shift as the building is framed, insulated, and drywalled. ProGuard brackets provide a rigid backing that resists the forces applied when fittings are tightened to the stub-out during fixture installation.
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Holdrite RAPID System is an adjustable framing and support system for multi-pipe installations using extruded aluminum rails and adjustable clips that accept multiple pipe sizes and materials simultaneously. The adjustable design accommodates field changes in pipe count and layout without requiring additional hardware, making it particularly useful in commercial multi-family construction where pipe layouts are dense.
Holdrite PEXRITE System is a family of support brackets and mounting plates specifically engineered for PEX tubing installations in residential and light commercial plumbing. PEXRITE brackets are sized for standard PEX tubing diameters and designed to meet plumbing code requirements for support spacing. Brackets hold PEX securely without deforming the tube wall, maintaining full flow area through the supported section.
Holdrite ProGuard is a line of secondary pipe supports designed to align and protect plumbing stub-outs in wall and floor assemblies during construction. ProGuard brackets secure the stub-out pipe in position within the wall cavity and provide a rigid backing that resists movement when fittings and fixtures are connected after drywall installation. The adjustable design accommodates dimensional variation in framing.
Holdrite SILENCER System is a line of acoustically isolated pipe supports that reduce the transmission of water flow noise and vibration through walls, floors, and ceilings. SILENCER components incorporate elastomeric isolation material between the pipe and the structural member, decoupling the pipe from the building structure and preventing amplification of flow noise through framing and drywall.
Sioux Chief PowerBar Brackets are steel mounting bars and bracket assemblies designed to support plumbing, HVAC, and electrical components between framing members in new construction. PowerBar brackets install horizontally between studs or joists and provide a rigid, load-bearing platform for mounting valves, manifolds, and pipe clusters without additional blocking.
Sioux Chief StrongArm Brackets are heavy-duty pipe and conduit support brackets designed for applications requiring high load capacity, such as large-diameter pipe runs, manifold assemblies, and commercial mechanical installations. StrongArm brackets are constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a corrosion-resistant finish and are available for side mounting to studs and joists and for overhead mounting to ceiling framing.
Support spacing is the first consideration when selecting PEX pipe support brackets. Most plumbing codes require horizontal PEX runs to be supported at intervals not exceeding 32 inches and vertical runs at intervals not exceeding 48 inches. Bracket sizing must match the outside diameter of the PEX tubing being supported. A bracket that grips too tightly can restrict thermal expansion and stress the tubing material at the support point.
Acoustically isolated supports should be specified in multifamily and commercial buildings wherever plumbing passes through structural elements shared with adjacent units or common areas. For stub-out applications, use ProGuard or equivalent brackets that hold the pipe at the precise rough-in dimension required by the fixture manufacturer.
How far apart should PEX pipe supports be spaced?
Most plumbing codes require horizontal PEX runs to be supported at intervals not exceeding 32 inches and vertical runs at intervals not exceeding 48 inches. Always check the applicable local plumbing code and the tubing manufacturer's documentation for the specific minimum support requirements for the tubing size and orientation being installed.
Can PEX support brackets be used with other pipe materials?
Many PEX support brackets, including Holdrite RAPID System components, are designed for use with multiple pipe materials including PEX, CPVC, copper, and PVC. The clip or bracket must be sized to the outside diameter of the pipe being supported. For materials that expand and contract significantly with temperature, a bracket that allows slight longitudinal movement may be needed to avoid stressing fittings at the support point.
What is the difference between the Holdrite PEXRITE system and the Holdrite RAPID system?
The PEXRITE system is designed specifically for PEX tubing support in residential and light commercial plumbing with brackets sized for standard PEX tubing diameters. The RAPID system is a more versatile adjustable rail-and-clip system for multi-pipe installations in commercial construction where multiple pipe sizes and materials must be supported in shared framing cavities. The RAPID system accommodates field changes without additional hardware.
Do I need acoustically isolated pipe supports for my project?
Acoustically isolated supports are required or strongly recommended in multifamily residential buildings, hotels, and commercial buildings where plumbing passes through walls or floors shared between units. If a project is pursuing LEED certification with an acoustic performance credit, isolated supports may be required. In single-family residential construction, isolated supports are optional but can significantly reduce occupant awareness of water flow sound.
What is the purpose of the Holdrite ProGuard bracket?
The Holdrite ProGuard bracket secures a plumbing stub-out pipe in its precise rough-in position within a wall or floor cavity during the construction period between rough plumbing and finish plumbing. Without a stub-out support, a stub-out pipe can shift as the building is framed, insulated, and drywalled. ProGuard brackets provide a rigid backing that resists the forces applied when fittings are tightened to the stub-out during fixture installation.