ACU-TECH™ 316 Stainless Steel Rapid Clamp Tapping Saddle 25BSP/1"
Our 316 Stainless Steel tapping saddles provide the ideal solution for a branch connection from existing pipes, without having to shut off supply. Hot Tapping. The strong Stainless steel shells reinforce the pipe at the connection point and our patented designed gaskets provide a seal at the tapping point for both positive and negative pipe pressure.
LOCKING WASHER PLATE
Stainless steel Type 316. Locks into position for easy tightening of nuts.LUGS
Stainless steel Type 316. MIG-welded to receiver bar and fully passivized after welding. Leading edge is rounded to prevent them from catching bolt bars during installation.SHELL
Stainless steel Type 316. 2B finish. Fully passivized after weldingBOLTS
Stainless steel Type 316. Thread-rolled for strength and coated to prevent galling. Bolts are MIG-welded to the receiver bar and fully passivized after welding.NUTS/WASHERS
Stainless steel Type 316.RECEIVER BARS
Stainless steel Type 316. TIG-welded to shell to form a strong fusion, and fully passivized after welding.GASKET
Nitrile, to AS1646 and AS4020 standards specially formulated for water service, gas and oil. The gasket is specially designed with a static seal and a dynamic lip seal. Also incorporated into the seal is an internal stainless steel retaining disc, which prevents the seal and mat from extruding out, under extreme internal pressure. The specially designed seal allows for pipe outside diameter changes, caused by pressurizing and depressurizing of the pipe.
Saddle sizes available:
88x108mm - 790x820mm
Other Sizes Available on Request
Pressure Ratings Per Pipe DN
80-600mm PN16
650-900mm PN12
950mm+ PN10