Smith-Blair, Inc. - Tapping Sleeves

Smith-Blair's Tapping Sleeves consist of two sections of heavy welded steel which bolt together on the pipe and seal against a concave wedge gasket around the tap opening. The outlet half has a recessed flat faced flange to mate with standard tapping valves MSS SP60 up through 12-inch size-on-size. For tap sizes 14-inch and above, flanges can be furnished to accommodate the valve requirements. The outlet half also has a 3/4-inch NPT test plug.

Benefits

Reduces Inventory
Built in range means one sleeve fits both classes of cast iron or asbestos cement pipe. Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves are fast and easy to install with simple hand tools, require no caulking or special equipment, and may be used with any standard tapping valve. the sleeve design directly reinforces pipe without shims or pads and also weights less than heavy cast iron sleeves. the self-energizing gasket will not roll or bind on installation, and has a generous cross section to assure a good seal every time. The built-in range of Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves means one sleeve fits several classes of pipe.

Time Saving
Normal crew can install and complete tap in less time than it takes to install a caulk type sleeve.

Ease of Installation
No caulking, welding or special tools needed. A wrench to tighten bolts is the only tool required to install sleeve on pipe.

Reinforces Pipe
Sleeve design directly reinforces pipe without need of shims or pads and weights less than cast iron sleeves.

Non-Standard Sizes Available
Sleeves with heavy flanges or for non-standard size pipe are available on request.

#	DESCRIPTION	APPLICATION	FOR PIPE SIZES
622	Tapping Sleeve	Reducing and size on size outlets on all types of pipe	4" & larger
623	Carbon Steel Mechanical Joint	Reducing and size on size outlets	4" & larger
625	Tapping Sleeve for concrete cylinder pipe	Reducing outlets on concrete steel cylinder pipe	12" & larger
626	Weld-on Outlet	Reducing outlet that can be welded onto any steel pipe	6" & larger
662	Stainless Steel Tapping Sleeve with Flexi-Blue^TMEpoxy Coated Flange	Reducing and size on size flanged 4" thru 12"	6" thru 24"
663	Stainless Steel Tapping Sleeve with Stainless Steel Flange	Reducing and size on size flanged 4" thru 12"	6" thru 24"
664	Stainless Steel Tapping Sleeve with Flexi-Blue^TM Epoxy Coated Flange	Reducing and size on size flanged 4" thru 12"	6" thru 12"
665	Stainless Steel Tapping Sleeve with Stainless Steel Flange	Reducing and size on size flanged 4" thru 12"	6" thru 12"

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