Innovation Since 1977
Glide Assembly
PRODUCT CATEGORY: PRE-INSULATED PIPE SUPPORTS
Product: Glide Assembly (GL Series – Guide/Slide Support)
Engineered Pipe
Support Systems
Glide Assembly (GL Series – Guide/Slide Support)
Selection Guide & Assembly Information
Product information:
- Modular Glide Lower Assembly Allows the Universal Support Housing to be Converted Between a Guide and Slide Support
- Glide Lower Assembly May be Bolted to Support Steel to Eliminate Welding in the Field
- Resists Loads in the Vertical and Lateral (Guide Configuration Only) Direction
- Accommodates Axial Movement up to 4-12” and Lateral Movement up to 1/2” (Slide Configuration Only)
- Teflon Slide Plates on Shoe and Support Steel Provides Free Travel in Axial and Lateral Directions
- 4” – 72” Nominal Pipe Diameters
- Does Not Require Welding to the Pipe Material
- 3 Insulation Options Available (Polyurethane, Foam Glass, Calcium Silicate)
- Available With or Without Zero Permeability Vapor Barrier
Glide Assembly (GL Series – Guide/Slide Support) – Selection Guide
Low Temperature Range Supports (-450 deg F to 225 deg F):
- Insulation: Polyurethane (LP) or Foam Glass (LF)
- Vapor, Barrier: Zero Permeability (for Polyurethane) or Butyl Zero Permeability (for Foam Glass)
High Temperature Range Support, (40 deg F to 1200 deg F):
- Insulation: Calcium Silicate HC or Foam Glass (HF)
Standard Construction:
- Teflon® Slide Plates on Shoe and Supporting Steel
- A36 Steel Construction
- Galvanized Steel Finish
- A307/A193 B7 Galvanized Fasteners
- Galvanized Sheet Metal Jacket
NOTE: Special materials, finishes, pipe sizes, insulation types/thicknesses and vapor barrier types are available upon request. Please contact ISAT for custom requirements.
To learn more, download ISAT’s Pre-Insulated Engineered Pipe Support System catalog and refer to the Glide Assembly section.
To Order, Please Specify:
- Model Number
- Nominal Pipe Size
- Insulation Thickness
- Pipe Material: 1) A53/A106, 2) A33 GR6, 3) SS 304/304L, or 0) Other
- Temp Range & Insulation Type: Low Temp: Polyurethane (LP), Foam Glass (LF) – High Temp: Cal. Silicate (HC), Foam Glass (HF)
Example: GL31A-8x3x1xHC
Model # | Nominal Pipe Size | Insulation Thickness | Pipe Material | Shoe & Insulation |
---|---|---|---|---|
GL31A | 8 | 3 | 1 | HC |
Glide Assembly | 8″ | 3″ | A53/A106 | Calcium Silicate |
GL21 Slide Configuration – Low Temperature Range Support

GL21 Slide Configuration – High Temperature Range Support

GL21 Guide Configuration – Low Temperature Range Support

GL21 Guide Configuration – High Temperature Range Support

GL31 Slide Configuration – Low Temperature Range Support

GL31 Slide Configuration – High Temperature Range Support

GL31 Guide Configuration – Low Temperature Range Support

GL31 Guide Configuration – High Temperature Range Support


Experience Matters
Serving the construction industry since 1977
Discover an extensive selection of premium Custom Pipe Supports engineered to provide exceptional stability and durability. Safeguard your piping systems with ISAT’s cutting-edge pre-insulated pipe support solutions, renowned for their industry-leading performance.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Talk to an expert about our Pre-Insulated Pipe Anchors for your next project.
Call 877-523-6060 (8-5 PST M-F), or click to request more information.