Smith-Blair 313 Double Bale Service Saddle

Smith-Blair 313 Double Bale Service Saddles. The 313 is especially recommended where large taps are required and where greater than normal transverse loading on the service line is anticipated. Description: Double bale Ductile Iron service saddle with TaperSealTM gasket and wraparound bales to connect branch lines, instruments, and other appurtenances to pipe. Application: Tapping pipe for branch connections and to install service connections, air and vacuum valves. Key Features: • Meets applicable AWWA C800 Standards • The wide saddle body provides stability on the pipe • The gasket is fully bonded to the cavity to hold it in place • NPT, CC and other threaded outlets available in sizes 5⁄8" thru 4" • A closed lug on one side, combined with the bale, acts as a hinge for easier installation Materials Specifications (subject to change): BODY: Ductile Iron per ASTM A536 BALE: Carbon Steel ASTM A108 (C1018) or HSLA (C111) electro-galvanized with di-chromate seal ASTM-B633 NUTS: Col