In the realm of water mains, thousands upon thousands of different materials, components, and parts are being used every single day to guarantee that we have clean water on demand, ensuring our health and high quality of life.
One specific type of these materials is critical for virtually every setting from municipal to industrial to residential: water saddle. For sale in every water/wastewater shop in the US, this humble fitting is the unsung king of lateral service lines – and, today, we’ll show why.
This component’s primary function is to allow the addition of a new branch (lateral) connection to an existing pipeline, without the need for excessive alterations or cutting and welding. It is this ease of installation, paired with the lasting durability of water main saddles, that made this specific type of fitting irreplaceable in modern infrastructure.
It should be noted that water main saddles are also commonly referred to as “service saddles”, “pipe saddles”, “water saddles”, “tapping saddles”, or simply “saddles”. While all these terms generally refer to the same, there can be slight differences in meaning, depending on the industry or specific application.
The design of the water main saddles is brilliant in its simplicity, and typically consists of:
Water main saddles are quite versatile tools and have widespread applications in many situations, the most common being:
In business since 1958, Blair Supply Corp. is recognized as one of the most reliable distributors of water and wastewater materials nationwide. Over the years, we’ve been an integral part of innumerable projects across many industries and collaborated with many organizations including WASDA, NFIB, and even the Chamber of Commerce.
Today, we partner with some of the most renowned manufacturers in the industry, including names such as Smith-Blair, Mueller, Ford Meter Box, and dozens of others, enabling us to introduce top-quality products to your projects. Reach out to our specialists in Rochester or Watertown, NY today and secure materials that are built to last!