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Brass Ware and Tapping Bands
- This range includes:
- Brass Ware
- Bends
- Ferrules
- TPFNR
- Tapping Bands
- Coated
- Type F
- Type R
- Maintenance
Gunmetal Tapping Saddles / Tapping Bands
Derwent Industries Gunmetal Tapping Saddles provide a durable, corrosion-resistant solution for connecting service lines or branch connections to main water pipelines. Engineered to withstand demanding underground environments, our gunmetal saddles ensure a secure, leak-free seal across various pipe materials.
| Main Pipe Sizes (DN) | 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 225mm, 250mm, 300mm, 375mm |
| Off-Take Sizes | 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm |
| Compatible Materials | AC, DI, Series 2 PVC |
| Material Construction | High-Grade Gunmetal |
- Features:
- High-Grade Gunmetal Construction: Offers superior strength and exceptional resistance to corrosion and dezincification in water and civil applications.
- Versatile Compatibility: Designed to fit multiple pipe materials including Asbestos Cement (AC), Ductile Iron (DI), and Series 2 PVC (uPVC, mPVC, oPVC).
- Reliable Sealing:Ensures a long-lasting, watertight seal under standard operating pressures.
- Broad Size Range:Available in main pipe nominal diameters from DN100 up to DN375, with threaded off-take sizes ranging from 20mm to 50mm BSP.
FAQ
What are gunmetal tapping saddles used for?
Gunmetal tapping saddles (also known as tapping bands) are used to create secure, corrosion-resistant service connections or off-takes on main water supply pipelines. They allow water authorities and civil contractors to connect smaller service lines to existing main distribution pipes, including during live or under-pressure tapping procedures.
Which pipe materials are compatible with Derwent Industries gunmetal tapping saddles?
Derwent Industries gunmetal tapping saddles are designed for multi-pipe compatibility, including:
Asbestos Cement (AC)
Ductile Iron (DI)
Series 2 PVC (including uPVC, mPVC, and oPVC)
What sizes do Derwent Industries tapping saddles come in?
Our tapping saddles cover main pipe nominal sizes from DN100 up to DN375, with threaded off-take sizes ranging from 20mm to 50mm BSP.
Why choose gunmetal for tapping saddles in water mains?
Gunmetal offers superior mechanical strength and exceptional resistance to dezincification and soil/water corrosion, making it ideal for underground civil water infrastructure where long service life and high seal integrity are essential.
Pressure Valves
Derwent Industries specialise in a range of pressure valves.
