This Appraisal considers Rapid Clamps CT Tapping Saddles that are compatible with DN 75 to DN 355 PE pipes with tapped outlets of ¾”/20 to 2”/50 BSP
This Issue 2 is to clarify the terminology used for the description of the tapping saddles. The original version of this Appraisal referred to the tapping saddles as CT2, a terminology used interchangeably with CT to nominate 2 parts to the tapping saddle. To avoid confusion this report has been amended to refer to the tapping saddles consistently as CT. The ISO 9001 certification has also been updated. The Applicant’s name has also been clarified as Rapid Clamps Pty Ltd.
The tapping saddles consist of two Grade 316 stainless steel segments with a fully lined nitrile rubber mat, incorporating a static and dynamic lip seal, joined by 2 or 4 stainless steel studs and nuts.
The tapping saddles are designed to suit a range of pipe outside diameters. AS/NZS 4129:2008 does not require tapping bands for PE pipes to be full circle design so they may be used on other rigid pipes subject to pipe OD compatibility. The allowable operating pressure of the tapping saddles is 1600 kPa.