STANDARD-SETTING SMITH-BLAIR SERVICE SADDLES
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Blair Supply Corp. empowers your next project in Rochester, Watertown, and anywhere else in the US with the finest selection of Smith-Blair pipe saddles for sale manufactured by industry leaders. Renowned for their adherence to the highest quality standards, innovative practices, and long-lasting designs, Smith-Blair service saddles offer everything you’re looking for in a water main: durability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Suitable for a diverse range of municipal, industrial, commercial, and other critical infrastructure applications, the solutions we offer are everything you need to complete your next project with confidence and efficiency.
313 Taper Seal Service Saddle
Created with durability and reliability in mind, the 313 tapping saddle for ductile iron pipe is an ideal choice for water mains and wastewater systems, as well as various industrial and commercial applications. Smith-Blair’s revolutionary TaperSeal Gasket and wide pipe saddle design provide a tight seal and enhanced stability, along with a secure connection to existing pipelines without any need for cutting or welding, thereby adding ease of installation to an already massive list of advantages.
FEATURES:
- Compliances: The 313 water saddles meet applicable AWWA C800 standards and are certified to NSF®/ANSI 61-G;
- Materials: A ductile iron body with fusion-bonded Flexi-Coat epoxy provides for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance;
- Sealing Mechanism: TaperSeal Gasket ensures the integrity of the connection and improved leakage prevention while remaining resistant to a wide array of harsh compounds;
- Design & Installation: The combination of the bale and closed lug on one side ensures easy installation with nearly 360° coverage, providing for secure pipe support and enhanced performance in the connected region;
- Temperature Range: -20ºF to +180ºF;
- Working Pressure: up to 300 PSI;
- Sizes: 313 service saddles come in 1 1/4” – 18” Nominal sizes;
- 313 Submittal
372 Stainless Steel Service Saddle
Sturdy construction and high elemental resistance make 372 water saddles the top choice for aggressive environments or applications where corrosive compounds are commonplace. This makes Smith-Blair 372 saddle taps uniquely suitable for a wide range of municipal, industrial, and commercial projects, especially considering how stainless steel build provides enhanced support and reinforcement to both established and new connections within the pipeline infrastructure.
FEATURES:
- Compliance: The 372 service saddles meet applicable AWWA C800 standards and are certified to NSF®/ANSI 61-G;
- Materials: 304 stainless steel with a fusion bonded Flexi-Coat epoxy coating ensures outstanding corrosion resistance and lasting durability;
- Sealing Mechanism: Nitrile gasket provides optimal sealing efficiency while remaining resistant to an array of harmful compounds;
- Design & Installation: Keeper bar ensures easy installation and secure connection, without disrupting the flow of fluid within the pipe;
- Temperature Range: -20ºF to +180ºF
- Working Pressure: 150 PSI
- Sizes: 372 water saddles come in 4” – 12” Nominal sizes, but can be manufactured to fit the odd-size pipes;
- 372 Submittal
A service saddle is a pipe fitting that adds a connection point to an existing pipeline. Due to its design, a service saddle eliminates the need for cutting or welding, thereby streamlining the installation process, reducing the time and labor necessary to create new branches, and minimizing the disruption of the infrastructure.
While both types of fitting serve the same purpose (i.e. adding connections to existing pipelines), they differ in the scope of their application:
- Service saddles are generally more suited for lighter-duty connections due to their smaller size;
- Tapping sleeves are typically larger and more robust, making them a better choice for heavy-duty applications.
Water service saddles have a diverse range of applications across numerous settings, including (but not limited to):
- Municipal water distribution;
- Industrial pipelines;
- Gas (or other fluids) transportation.
Due to the critical nature of these systems, saddle clamps must feature high durability and corrosion resistance, which can be achieved by opting for a reliable manufacturer, such as Smith-Blair, JCM Industries, or Mueller.
Yes, a tapping saddle for ductile iron pipe enables you to create an opening in the existing pipe and install a connection point, without the need for extensive cutting or welding. Be sure to contact a reliable supplier who offers saddle clamps for pipes made of ductile iron for sale, to ensure the best and lasting results.
For more than six decades, Blair Supply Corp. has been the preferred supplier of water main and wastewater materials in the state of New York and beyond. At our Rochester and Watertown warehouses, you can find a vast selection of service fittings from some of the most renowned manufacturers, including:
Reach out to us today and ensure your upcoming project is the ultimate success!
