Abstract: A saddle hanger for suspending a horizontal run of plastic pipe from any overhead structure, such as a horizontal I-beam. A U-shaped strap is provided having a longitudinal extent that is large compared to the diameter of the pipe that it supports, thereby substantially reducing droop in the pipe. The strap is formed by bending about a longitudinal axis a flat saddle blank. The saddle blank has two support portions oppositely and symmetrically disposed about a longitudinal axis and joined by a central rectangular portion. A transverse bolt inserted through apertures in the strap attaches the strap to a saddle hanger support bracket. The bracket is suspended by a hanger rod attached to the overhead structure. The saddle blank includes a pair of ears or clamp bases oppositely and symmetrically disposed about a lateral axis, said ears being partially separated from the central portion by a pair of oppositely-directed lateral slits, thereby defining laterally extending tabs.

Abstract: Apparatus for supporting plastic pipe on or from an I-beam. A pair of oppositely disposed brackets is provided for engaging opposite flanges of the beam. Each of the brackets has a U-shaped base portion that forms a groove adapted to closely engage a flange of the beam, and a lug portion having a recess for receiving and supporting a pipe. The apparatus also includes threaded rods connecting the lug portions of the brackets for moving the brackets towards and apart from one another, thereby reversibly securing the brackets to the flanges. An angle iron is mounted to at least one bracket by the threaded rods. Plastic pipe positioned within the recesses of the brackets is attached to the beam by a U-bolt with threaded ends inserted through apertures in the angle iron and secured by matching nuts.

Abstract: A tool for joining plastic pipe and fittings that provides for a quarter turn rotation of a pipe fitting while simultaneously pulling a free end of a longitudinally aligned pipe section into the fitting. The tool includes an inner ring that slips over a free end of a pipe section and is secured thereto by inwardly directed mounting screws, and an outer ring coaxially circumposed about, and rotatably connected to, the inner ring. A detachable semicircular partial collar fits snugly about the outer ring and reversibly attaches to a pair of outwardly directed nibs positioned on opposite sides of the outer ring in a plane that bisects the pipe section. A crossbar is mounted between a pair of lugs attached to a central portion of the partial collar. A handle is pivotally mounted above a yoke and chain that encircle and grasp the fitting.