MIDAS Tapping Saddle With SS Selt – Dependable Hot-Tap for Live Pipelines

As part of its longstanding commitment to the pipeline connection and maintenance sector, MIDAS offers the tapping saddle with SS selt (stainless steel strapping-type tapping saddle) as a standard product within its regular portfolio, providing proven technical support for in-service pipeline retrofits in municipal water supply, gas transmission, and industrial circulating water systems. The product is specifically designed for rapid hot-tapping and branch connections while the system is still live. This innovation helps operators expand networks, install new branches, and add monitoring equipment more safely and cost-effectively.

In traditional pipeline retrofitting, adding branch lines or installing flow meters and pressure monitoring points typically requires service interruptions, hot-work welding, or the use of heavy equipment. These procedures not only extend construction windows but also cause unnecessary disruption to residential life and industrial operations. Moreover, welding operations require specialized personnel and permits, while shutdowns and drainage procedures result in water or gas supply losses that directly impact end-user satisfaction and operational revenue. The tapping saddle with SS selt replaces welding with a strapping-based mechanical connection, enabling hot-tapping without affecting the normal operation of the main pipeline – a direct response from MIDAS to this long-standing industry challenge.

The product is engineered with practical on-site requirements in mind, delivering core value across three dimensions:

· Safety First, Reliable Sealing: The product features a full-enclosure stainless steel strapping system paired with a widened NBR/EPDM gasket, achieving high-pressure sealing through uniform radial clamping force, with a maximum working pressure rating of 16 bar. Each unit undergoes factory air-tightness testing to ensure leak-free performance in demanding applications such as gas and water supply. The mechanical clamping mechanism eliminates the risks associated with heat-affected zones and residual stresses commonly found in welded joints, providing an inherently safer connection method for live pipeline operations.

· Efficient and Tool-Simplified: No welding equipment, no lifting machinery, and no service shutdown or drainage are required. On-site personnel need only standard wrenches and a compatible tapping cutter to complete the entire process from positioning and fastening to tapping. A single installation is typically completed within 15 minutes, significantly reducing on-site work time and labor costs. This simplicity also translates into lower training requirements for field crews and faster mobilization times, as all components can be transported to the site in a single tool kit without the need for support vehicles or auxiliary power sources.

· Superior Materials, Broad Applicability: The saddle body is manufactured from ductile iron with a heavy-duty anti-corrosion coating, while the strapping and fasteners are entirely made of 304 stainless steel, ensuring long-term durability even in aggressive environments such as coastal regions or industrial zones with corrosive soils. The product is suitable for various pipe materials, including ductile iron, steel, PVC, and PE pipes. Depending on the medium – whether clean water, wastewater, or natural gas – appropriate sealing materials can be selected to match operating conditions, offering flexibility across a wide range of applications from potable water networks to aggressive chemical effluents.

As urban lifeline infrastructure enters a new phase characterized by concurrent stock renewal and smart upgrading, the growing frequency of pipeline retrofits demands construction methods that are low-impact, fast-paced, and highly reliable. Municipal authorities and industrial facility managers are increasingly evaluated on their ability to maintain continuous service while executing necessary system improvements. Through the continued promotion of the tapping saddle with SS selt, MIDAS aims to assist more maintenance operators in minimizing disruption to end-users during retrofit projects, while simultaneously reducing the safety risks and environmental burdens associated with excavation and welding. The product's straightforward installation process also contributes to reduced carbon footprints by eliminating the need for heavy machinery transport and on-site energy consumption.

The product is available in outlet sizes ranging from ½ inch to 2 inches, with single-outlet and dual-outlet configurations, and is suitable for main pipe diameters from DN80 to DN300. Customization options are available upon request for specialized applications. MIDAS offers comprehensive technical documentation, including installation guides and torque specifications, to assist field engineers in achieving optimal results. For detailed selection and installation guidance, please contact the MIDAS technical support team or request the product technical manual.