Creating pressure class conformant branches on PE pipes without disrupting operation

New types of saddle fittings enable convenient and economic ways of installing branches or vents on PE pipes. In conjunction with a gate valve, branches can even be installed without disrupting service, by „hot tapping“ the main pipe. In addition, pipes with localised damage such as excessively deep scratches or scoring in the pipe wall, or even penetration damage, can be repaired using repair patches – without removing the damaged section and laboriously installing a new length of pipe.