Hot Tapping – Saddle

When used for plugging operations, Hot Tapping-Saddles are designed to include clamping areas to restrict movement of the fitting when setting the plug. Installation is quick; bolt it on according to the torque specifications, assemble tapping equipment, perform a hydrotest and proceed with the operation.

When conditions are favorable, our Hot Tapping-Saddles can be permanently welded to the pipeline. These are designed to ASME code section VIII and meet the intent of API 6H/6X to make branch connections on existing pipelines or for plugging operations without welding. Better yet, it can be reclaimed, reconditioned and used again if not welded to the pipeline.

They are constructed to achieve tremendous gripping power and are carefully designed to reduce the danger of caving in or distorting the pipe. Clamp+Rings can be designed for any combination of hydrostatic force, internal forces and external forces.

They can be used temporarily or permanently and can be reconditioned and re-used. Clamp-Rings are sold as a complete set including thru bolts that connect the two units.