The new ELGEF Plus Y-tapping saddle brings service connections to the next level featuring tool-less assembly and an additional safety on site. The innovative Y-shaped design with optimized flow characteristics and reduced pressure losses helps reducing operational cost of the network. With an overall low installation height, there is a reduced risk during excavation work to damage pipes.
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The assembly of the saddle on the pipe is tool-less with an included fast clamping system. Built to provide ease of installation without interrupting a running system. Additional safety for the whole team on site is given during subsequential excavation work thanks to an outlet position below the pipe apex.
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The patented Y-shaped tapping saddle joins the market-leading ELGEF Plus polyethylene system portfolio for pressurized piping systems (PE100/HDPE/PE-RC). With its technical highlights it shapes the future of water and gas applications reducing the loss of resources.
Meet the new ELGEF Plus Y-Tapping Saddle: Tool-free assembly, expendable belt, extended lifetime, fixed end stops, optimized flow, and leak-free tapping.
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The Y-Tapping Saddles are suitable for welding to PE standard pipes made of PE 63, PE 80, PE 100 and PE 100-RC whose melt flow rate (MFR) is between 0.2 and 1.4 g/10 min and corresponds with the common pipe standards EN12201-2, EN 1555-2, DIN 8074/75, ISO 4427-2 and ISO 4437-2. The saddle outlet is compatible to fuse with electrofusion fittings complying to the EN 1555 & EN12201 standard.
Yes, for tensionless installation the use of a pipe clamp is recommended. The clamps in our product range are suitable to use and fit to the outlet.
It is possible to close the top of the tapping part with a ELGEF Plus electrofusion cap. It is optional, the screw cap in the left picture is sufficient for closing it. The EF cap is normally used for access protection.
No, the outlet spigot of the saddle does not need to be peeled on condition that it is used immediately upon removal from the protective bag. We recommend cleaning the outlet spigot using Tangit PE cleaner.
In case that the outlet spigot must be peeled, we recommend the use of a RSE peeler.
