--- title: Blog | APP (8) description: The APP blog provides the latest news on pipe supports and their applications. Updated regularly. (8) --- ![quick-quote](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/quick-quote.png) #### Hi, there! Need a quick quote or have a pipe support question? Next → ![quick-quote](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/quick-quote.png) Complete this form and an APP representative will be in touch with your quote. - **Proud US distributor of [TIFLEX TICO Products](https://www.appmfg.com/products/accessories/tico-clip-strips)  |**  [CONTACT US](https://www.appmfg.com/contact) - [(713) 956-2922](tel:7139562922) [![appMFG_logo_gradient_2_rgb-small](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/appMFG_logo_gradient_2_rgb-small.png)](https://www.appmfg.com/) [![WBENC_Logo](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/WBENC_Logo.png)](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/page/8#logo-popup) [![WOSB-2025-2026](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/WOSB-2020-2021.jpg)](https://www.appmfg.com/hubfs/WOSB%202025-2026.pdf) ![HBJLT_Email_Signature](https://www.appmfg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HBJ%20Leadership%20Trust/HBJLT_Email_Signature.png?width=900&name=HBJLT_Email_Signature.png "HBJLT_Email_Signature") ## [6 Pipe Support Myths Debunked](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/6-pipe-support-myths-debunked) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Nov 20, 2019 - **[Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-supports) Confusion in the piping industry is causing damage. Did you know? Corrosion alone has cost an [estimated $2.5 trillion worldwide](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780081011058000012). Unfortunately, misunderstanding pipe supports can result in more than just high costs: It can lead to leaks, on-site... ## [Tricks to Enhancing Your T-Style Metallic Pipe Shoes](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tricks-to-enhancing-your-t-style-metallic-pipe-shoes) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Oct 29, 2019 - **[Pipe Shoes](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-shoes) If you’re interested in T-style metallic pipe shoes, you’ve probably run into a tricky issue. They’re a great way to elevate and secure pipes. However, they’re made of metal. With that comes the danger of metal-on-metal corrosion, ruptures, or wear. ## [Houston Pipe Support Manufacturer Specializing in Composite Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/app-pipe-support-manufacturer-specializing-in-composite-pipe-supports) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Oct 28, 2019 - **[Company News & Events](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/app-news-events) For the past 28 years at APP, we’ve designed, manufactured, and sold advanced pipe supports. We’ve worked hard to deliver the industry’s best-quality piping products, and I think we’ve accomplished that goal. ## [Epoxy Adhesive: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/epoxy-adhesive-everything-you-need-to-know) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Oct 10, 2019 - **[Epoxy](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/epoxy) Adhesives are one of those essential products that tend to be overlooked. They’re barely visible and hardly noticed ... until they fail. The reality is this: If your supports aren’t properly bonded, it could lead to disjointed parts, damaged... ## [What Is a Pipe Shoe?](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/pipe-supports-what-is-a-pipe-shoe) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Oct 09, 2019 - **[Pipe Shoes](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-shoes) If you work with a process piping system, you undoubtedly understand how heavy piping, high pressure, and harsh conditions lead to a need for support. You don’t want pipes resting directly on beams or gritty surfaces. That could turn into ruptures,... ## [CryoTek Pipe Shoes vs. ProTek Composite Pipe Shoes](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/cryotek-pipe-shoes-vs-protek-composite-pipe-shoes) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Sep 24, 2019 - **[Pipe Shoes](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-shoes) If you’ve worked with a heavy process piping system before, you already know—your pipes need protection. Left bare, metal pipes are exposed to scrapes, worn points, ruptures, and [corrosion](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/5-ways-to-prevent-pipe-corrosion). Pipe shoes can add a layer of support that helps your whole... ## [How to Prevent Metal-to-Metal Contact in Piping Systems](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/how-to-prevent-metal-to-metal-contact-in-piping-systems) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Sep 12, 2019 - **[Piping Systems](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/piping-systems) Metal has a dangerous reputation. Most people see its sturdy structure and assume it’s nearly invincible. Unfortunately, metal-to-metal contact can severely corrode metal piping systems, which can turn into ruined pipes, destruction, and even [fatal...](https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/southeast/2014/09/26/255391.htm) ## [5 Qualities Customers Want in a Pipe Support Vendor](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/5-qualities-customers-want-in-a-pipe-support-vendor) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Sep 03, 2019 - **[Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-supports) Blog-5 Qualities Customers Want in a Pipe Support Vendor You’ve pinpointed your pipe support needs, and you’re ready to start shopping. On to the bidding process. The hard part’s over, right?  Not necessarily. If you want to have a good customer... ## [Composite Pipe Supports vs. Metallic Pipe Supports: What's the Difference?](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/composite-pipe-supports-vs-metallic-pipe-supports) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Aug 22, 2019 - **[Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-supports) When it comes to pipe supports, materials matter. They can be the difference between a longer-lasting system and on-site disasters. But when your vendor starts pitching you on a new product’s features, it’s easy to forget about a pipe support’s most... ## [Cost vs. Value: What to Consider When Choosing a Pipe Support Vendor](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/cost-vs-value-choosing-a-pipe-support-vendor) - ** [Carrie](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/author/carrie) - ** Aug 14, 2019 - **[Pipe Supports](https://www.appmfg.com/blog/tag/pipe-supports) What’s valuable to you? Family? Pizza? A cold beer and a little peace and quiet? Whatever it is, its price probably isn’t the only thing making it valuable. And the same goes for picking out a pipe support vendor. If you want to have a valuable... 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