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
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