Seismic Bracing

TOLCO™ Fig. 4L - Longitudinal “In-Line” Sway Brace Attachment

Size Range: 2" (50mm) through 8" (200mm) IPS.
Material: Steel
Set Screw & Hardware
Function: For bracing pipe against sway and seismic disturbance. Included
Approvals: Underwriters Laboratories Listed in the USA (UL) and
Canada (cUL) 21/2" (65mm) through 8" (200mm) pipe. Approved by Factory Mutual
Engineering (FM), 21/2" (65mm) through 8" (200mm) pipe.
Installation Instructions: Fig. 4L is the "braced pipe" attachment
component of a longitudinal sway brace assembly. It is intended to be D A
combined with the "bracing pipe" and TOLCO structural attachment
component to form a complete bracing assembly. NFPA 13 and/or

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OSHPD guidelines should be followed.
To Install: Place the Fig. 4L over the pipe to be braced and tighten
bolts. Then engage "bracing pipe" into jaw opening and tighten set screw
C
until head snaps off. Jaw attachment can pivot for adjustment to proper
brace angle.
Finish: Plain. Contact customer service for alternative finishes and materials.
Order By: Figure number, pipe size and finish.

Longitudinal
Brace
4-Way Riser Brace
(plan view)

Pipe Max. Horizontal Approx.

Part Size A C D Bolt Size Design Load (cULuc) Wt./100
No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kg)

4L-21/2 21/2" (65) 67/16" (163.5) 21/2" (63.5) 23/4" (69.8) 1/2"-13 2015 (8.96) 253 (114.7)
4L-3 3" (80) 7" (177.8) 23/4" (69.8) 31/16" (77.8) 1/2"-13 2015 (8.96) 268 (121.5)
4L-4 4" (100) 81/2" (215.9) 33/8" (85.7) 311/16" (93.7) 1/2"-13 2015 (8.96) 348 (157.8)
4L-5 5" (125) 93/4" (247.6) 37/8" (98.4) 43/8" (111.1) 1/2"-13 2015 (8.96) 380 (172.3)
4L-6 6" (150) 111/2" (292.1) 5" (127.0) 51/8" (130.2) 1/2"-13 2015 (8.96) 640 (290.3)
4L-8 8" (200) 131/4" (336.5) 55/8" (142.8) 55/8" (142.8) 1/2"-13 2015 (8.96) 728 (330.2)

Pipe Max. Horizontal Max. Horizontal Design Load (FM) * The loads listed are axial
Part Size Design Load (cULuc) 30-44° 45-59° 60°-74° 75°-90° loads on the brace. The
No. in. (mm) lbs./(kN) lbs./(kN) lbs./(kN lbs./(kN) lbs./(kN) horizontal load capacity, H, of
4L-21/2 21/2" (65) 2015 (8.96) 1030 (4.58) 1180 (5.24) 1420 (6.31) 1590 (7.07) the brace is: H = F x sin ?,
where ? the installation angle
4L-3 3" (80) 2015 (8.96) 1030 (4.58) 1180 (5.24) 1420 (6.31) 1590 (7.07) measured from the vertical.
4L-4 4" (100) 2015 (8.96) 530 (2.36) 730 (3.25) 890 (3.96) 990 (4.40) FM approved when used with
4L-5 5" (125) 2015 (8.96) 530 (2.36) 730 (3.25) 890 (3.96) 990 (4.40) 1", 11⁄4", 11⁄2" or 2" Sch. 40
brace pipe.
4L-6 6" (150) 2015 (8.96) 530 (2.36) 730 (3.25) 890 (3.96) 990 (4.40)
4L-8 8" (200) 2015 (8.96) 490 (2.18) 680 (3.02) 830 (3.69) 930 (4.13)
Eaton’s B-Line series seismic bracing components are designed to be compatible only with other B-Line series bracing components,
resulting in a listed seismic bracing assembly. Eaton B-Line Division warranty for seismic bracing components will be the warranty
provided in Eaton B-Line Division standard terms and conditions of sale made available by Eaton, except that, in addition to the other
exclusions from Eaton B-Line Division warranty, Eaton makes no warranty relating to B-Line series seismic bracing components that are
combined with products not provided by Eaton.

All dimensions in charts and on drawings are in inches. Dimensions shown in parentheses are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
B-Line series Pipe Hangers & Supports 174 Eaton
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TOLCO™ Fig. 4LA - Longitudinal “In-Line” Sway Brace Attachment
Size Range: 1" (25mm) through 12" (300mm) IPS.
Material: Steel
Function: For bracing pipe against sway and seismic disturbance.
Approvals: Approved by Factory Mutual Engineering (FM), 1" (25mm)
through 12" (300mm) pipe. Underwriters Laboratories Listed in the USA and
Canada (cULus), 1" (25mm) through 10" (250mm) pipe. See allowable loads in
charts on page 172.
D
Installation Instructions: Fig. 4LA can be used as the system attachment A
component of a longitudinal or lateral brace assembly. It is intended to be
combined with the "bracing member" and TOLCO transitional attachment and C
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structural attachment to form a complete bracing assembly. For fire sprinkler

applications NFPA 13 guidelines should be followed.
To Install: Place the Fig. 4LA pipe clamp component over the pipe to be
braced and tighten down the break-off nuts until the hex head portion breaks 4LA-1 thru 4LA-4
off to verify correct installation torque. Next engage brace member (pipe or
strut) with jaw component and tighten break-off head bolt
until the hex head breaks off to verify correct installation torque. Pivot jaw
for correct angle and attach to structure using TOLCO brand transitional
attachment and structural attachment.
Finish: Plain or Electro-Galvanized. Contact customer service
for alternative finishes and materials.
Order By: Figure number, pipe size and finish.
D A

4LA-6 thru 4LA-12

Pipe Approx.
Part Size A C D Bolt Size Wt./100
No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) lbs. (kg)

4LA-1 1" (25) 319/32" (91.2) 15/16" (33.5) 15/16" (33.5) 3/8"-16 119 (54.0)
4LA-11/4 1
1 /4" (32) 329/32" (99.3) 13/8" (35.3) 13/8" (35.3) 3/8"-16 123 (55.8)
4LA-11/2 11/2" (40) 45/32" (105.7) 11/2" (38.5) 11/2" (38.5) 3/8"-16 127 (57.6)
4LA-2 2" (50) 511/32" (135.6) 21/32" (51.9) 21/16" (51.9) 3/8"-16 142 (64.4)
4LA-21/2 21/2" (65) 527/32" (148.7) 25/16" (58.5) 25/16" (58.5) 3/8"-16 173 (78.5)
4LA-3 3" (80) 61/2" (164.9) 25/8" (66.6) 25/8" (66.6) 3/8"-16 187 (84.8)
4LA-4 4" (100) 717/32" (191.3) 31/8" (79.5) 31/8" (79.5) 3/8"-16 209 (94.8)
4LA-6 6" (150) 105/8" (269.9) 49/16" (115.9) 49/16" (115.9) 1/2"-13 521 (236.3)
4LA-8 8" (200) 1213/16" (325.5) 59/16" (143.7) 521/32" (143.7) 1/2"-13 629 (285.3)
4LA-10 10" (250) 161/2" (419.1) 71/4" (184.2) 71/4" (184.2) 1/2"-13 1320 (598.7)
4LA-12 12" (300) 181/2" (469.9) 81/4" (209.6) 81/4" (209.6) 1/2"-13 1496 (678.6)

Eaton’s B-Line series seismic bracing components are designed to be compatible only with other B-Line series bracing components,
resulting in a listed seismic bracing assembly. Eaton B-Line Division warranty for seismic bracing components will be the warranty
provided in Eaton B-Line Division standard terms and conditions of sale made available by Eaton, except that, in addition to the other
exclusions from Eaton B-Line Division warranty, Eaton makes no warranty relating to B-Line series seismic bracing components that are
combined with products not provided by Eaton.

All dimensions in charts and on drawings are in inches. Dimensions shown in parentheses are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
Eaton 175 B-Line series Pipe Hangers & Supports
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TOLCO™ Fig. 4LA - Longitudinal “In-Line” Sway Brace Attachment cont.

Longitudinal Lateral
Brace Brace

Seismic Bracing
Longitudinal Loads Max. Horizontal Design Load (FM) Max. Horizontal
Part Pipe Size 30°-44° 45°-59° 60°-74° 75°-90° Design Load (UL)
No. in. (mm) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN)
4LA-1 1" (25) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-11/4 11/4" (32) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-11/2 11/2" (40) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-2 2" (50) 680 (3.02) 860 (3.82) 1030 (4.58) 1150 (5.11) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-21/2 1
2 /2" (65) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-3 3" (80) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-4 4" (100) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-6 6" (150) 1620 (7.20) 2,260 (10.05) 2010 (8.94) 2220 (9.87) 1600 (7.11)
4LA-8 8" (200) 1620 (7.20) 1,660 (7.38) 1570 (6.98) 1740 (7.74) 2015 (8.96)
4LA-10 10" (250) 1620 (7.20) 1,660 (7.38) 1570 (6.98) 1740 (7.74) NA (NA)
4LA-12 12" (300) 1620 (7.20) 1,660 (7.38) 1570 (6.98) 1740 (7.74) NA (NA)

Lateral Loads Max. Horizontal Design Load (FM) Max. Horizontal

Part Pipe Size 30°-44° 45°-59° 60°-74° 75°-90° Design Load (UL)
No. in. (mm) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN) lbs. (kN)
4LA-1 1" (25) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) NA (NA)
4LA-11/4 11/4" (32) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) NA (NA)
4LA-11/2 11/2" (40) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) NA (NA)
4LA-2 2" (50) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) NA (NA)
4LA-21/2 1
2 /2" (65) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) NA (NA)
4LA-3 3" (80) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-4 4" (100) 680 (3.02) 970 (4.31) 1190 (5.29) 1320 (5.87) 1000 (4.45)
4LA-6 6" (150) 1620 (7.20) 2,300 (10.23) 2820 (12.54) 3140 (13.96) 1600 (7.11)
4LA-8 8" (200) 1620 (7.20) 2,300 (10.23) 2820 (12.54) 3140 (13.96) 2015 (8.96)
4LA-10 10" (250) 1620 (7.20) 2,300 (10.23) 2820 (12.54) 3140 (13.96) NA (NA)
4LA-12 12" (300) 1620 (7.20) 2,300 (10.23) 2820 (12.54) 3140 (13.96) NA (NA)

Eaton’s B-Line series seismic bracing components are designed to be compatible only with other B-Line series bracing components,
resulting in a listed seismic bracing assembly. Eaton B-Line Division warranty for seismic bracing components will be the warranty
provided in Eaton B-Line Division standard terms and conditions of sale made available by Eaton, except that, in addition to the other
exclusions from Eaton B-Line Division warranty, Eaton makes no warranty relating to B-Line series seismic bracing components that are
combined with products not provided by Eaton.

All dimensions in charts and on drawings are in inches. Dimensions shown in parentheses are in millimeters unless otherwise specified.
B-Line series Pipe Hangers & Supports 176 Eaton