Save on excavation cost by not digging around the pipe when performing maintenance.
Save Time and Money
Less labor
Less excavation
More Safety
Less chance of 3rd party damage
Less impact on main support
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Less CO emission
Less noise pollution
Less traffic disruptions
Use on iron and steel mains up to 30psi.
Saddles for 24" - 48" diameter mains.
Works with System-One Machine.
Only excavate the crown of the main. A special entry saddle is bonded to a
clean square section using a super strong adhesive. Now the main can be drilled and tapped, ready for maintenance operations.
Easy Installation
1. Clean work area and apply adhesive.
2. Attach saddle.
3. Begin Maintenance.
Do all this gas-free without chains.
Drill and Tap
Insert Plugs and Tees
Deploy Bags
Camera entry
Commission By-Pass
Center access hole uses a standard plug.
Bonded Technology: Bond and Bolt for 3" and greater tap holes
Save thousands on excavation cost by securing a special fitting on top of the page.
The system works by excavating the top of the main. A special entry saddle is bonded to a
clean square section using a super strong adhesive. The saddle is further secured with four bolts.
Now the main can be drilled and tapped, ready for maintenance operations.
Key Benefits
Tremendous excavation and labor savings.
Only requires the crown of the main to be exposed.
No chains needed.
No impact on main support.
Use on iron and steel mains up to 30psi.
Saddles for 24" - 48" diameter mains.
Make 3" and larger tap holes.
Center access hole uses a standard or PLCS Canopy plug.
Designed to work with the System-Three Tapping Machine and Bag Off equipment.
Easy Installation
1. Clean work area and apply adhesive.
2. Attach saddle.
3. Bolt flange to the pipe and install valve.
The Bond & Bolt mini drill and tap machine uses a 1 1/2" ball valve that features a gas free
operation to enhance saddle attachment to the main.