Full Encirclement & Reinforcing Saddles


Reinforcing Saddle Options

Both Full Encirclement and Reinforcing Saddles may be mated with shaped nipples to provide a dependable branch connection design. Reinforcing Saddles are designed for fitting around both existing pipe branch connections or for use in conjunction with non-reinforced shaped nipples for new branch connections.

Reinforcing Saddles are available with the following features.

  • Available in Sizes up to 60”
  • Available in both Full Encirclement Reinforcing Sleeve and Reinforcing Saddle Design
  • All Full Encirclement Reinforcing Sleeves and Reinforcing Saddles are factory inspected in ensure proper fit-up
  • Full Quality Control with Material Test Certification and Heat Trace Numbers Available
  • Custom Design Full Encirclement Reinforcing Sleeves and Reinforcing Saddles Per Customer Specifications including
  • special plate, wall thickness, markings, inspection process, and lengths available
  • Prompt delivery
  • Reinforcing Pads Available for low pressure applications
  • Full Encirclement Reinforcing Sleeves and Reinforcing Saddles can be supplied with Furmanite supplied engineering calculations to verify compliance with applicable design codes
  • An alternative option to Split Tee Hot Tapping Fittings
  • Mate with Furmanite Hot Tap Machines and Hot Tap Services
  • Mate with Furmanite Hot Tap Nozzles and Shaped Nipple Fittings

Full Encirclement & Reinforcing Saddles

Furmanite’s Pipeline Full Encirclement and Reinforcing Saddles – Full Encirclement and Reinforcing Saddles for dependable hot tap branch connections

Furmanite has been providing no-shutdown pipeline repairs for over 75 years. Keeping your critical assets online and operating at peak performance is our mission. As part of this commitment, we are proud to offer Pipeline Full Encirclement and Reinforcing Saddles. Full Encirclement and Pipe Reinforcing Saddles are offered for making branch connections into high and low pressure operating systems and are available in addition to our Split Tee Hot Tap Fittings.

Notes on Piping and Pipeline Branch Connection Design

When designing pipeline branch connections, many factors need to be considered.

  • Pipe Branch Size Relative to Pipe Header Size
  • Existing Pipe Header Material Grade
  • Existing Pipe Wall Thickness
  • System Design Pressure and Temperature
  • Pipeline System Contents
  • Pipe Vibration
  • Physical Location – orientation, structural support, and environmental exposure
  • Specific Company and Owner Internal Design Specifications
  • Prevailing System Design Codes

 


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