Easy-Brace®

Easy-Brace® is a universal Small Bore Connection bracing system.

Providing an effective and economical permanent solution for reducing vibration and the risk of fatigue failures in process pipework.

Easy-Brace®

Small Bore Connections (SBCs) and main lines are particularly susceptible to vibration-induced fatigue, which can lead to pipework failure. Easy-Brace® is an off-the-shelf, universal pipework bracing product that can be configured on site for each application.

The system is guaranteed to fit all standard SBC geometries and provides an effective alternative to bespoke bracing solutions typically used to meet Energy Institute Guidelines.

Why Easy-Brace®

Universal, off-the-shelf bracing system
Configured on site to suit the application
Guaranteed fit for standard SBC geometries
Alternative to bespoke bracing solutions

Designed to reduce vibration-induced fatigue risk and support compliance with recognised guidance.

Easy-Brace®

Small Bore Connections (SBCs) and main lines are susceptible to vibration-induced fatigue, which can lead to pipework failure. Easy-Brace® is an off-the-shelf universal bracing product that can be configured on site for each application.

Key points

Universal, off-the-shelf system
Configured on site
Guaranteed fit for standard SBC geometries
Alternative to bespoke bracing solutions

Easy-Brace universal Small Bore Connection bracing system

Off-the-shelf SBC bracing solution designed to reduce vibration-induced fatigue risk without welding or hot work.

Key features

Guaranteed fitFits any standard SBC geometric configuration, no site visit needed to design a bespoke brace. Full angular and linear adjustment allows fitment without stressing the SBC.

Clamp-on retrofit, no hot workRetrofit design with bolted split clamps onto the main line pipe and SBC, no welding or hot work permit required.

Guaranteed performanceIncreases stiffness of the SBC to reduce vibration and fatigue risk.

Easy to installSupplied in kit form and can be installed by non-specialist fitters.

Permanent, corrosion resistantNord-Lock® anti-vibration washers and marine grade 316 stainless steel construction.

Saves engineering timeReduces design and manufacturing effort compared with bespoke solutions.

Low maintenanceNo routine maintenance required, easily removed for valve maintenance when needed.

Simple to specify and orderOnly 2 or 3 dimensions are required to order a standard Easy-Brace®.

Key features

Guaranteed fit, fits standard SBC geometries with angular and linear adjustment.
Clamp-on retrofit, no welding or hot work permit required.
Guaranteed performance, increases SBC stiffness.
Easy installation, supplied in kit form, installable by non-specialist fitters.
Permanent, Nord-Lock® washers, 316 stainless steel.
Saves time, reduces bespoke design and manufacture effort.
Low maintenance, no routine maintenance, removable for valve maintenance.
Simple to order, only 2–3 dimensions required.

Anti-vibration protection rating options

Easy-Brace® reduces the risk of piping failures and can be configured to provide different levels of protection to suit the application.
The standard two-arm configuration meets the requirements of the Energy Institute (EI) Guidelines for bolted clamps and braces.

2-arm configuration

Low risk, precautionary

Standard Easy-Brace® arrangement compliant with EI Guidelines for bolted SBC bracing. Suitable for low-risk vibration environments and precautionary protection.

3-arm configuration

Medium risk

Provides increased stiffness and improved vibration control where higher excitation forces or fatigue risk have been identified.

4-arm configuration

High risk

Maximum vibration resistance for high-risk SBC applications where vibration-induced fatigue failures are likely without additional structural support.