Hot Tapper Kits
Hot tapping is a process by which a nozzle or hot tap saddle is added to a pressurized pipeline to allow flow into or out of the pipeline, install instruments, sampling probes or to install an inflatable pipe plug. All hot taps should be designed, fabricated, inspected, and tested in accordance with the original code of construction, typically the ASME Code Section VIII Division 1 and API Recommended Practice RP 2201, “Procedures for Welding or Hot Tapping on Equipment in Service.” The hot tapping machine and nozzle design should be checked for weight and thermal load capacity of the pipeline. Welding a hot tap nozzle to the pipeline requires consideration given to dissipating the heat to avoid damaging the pipeline or combustion of the fluid inside the vessel.
We recommend using larger size hole saws over 3” for plastic pipe only. Carbide grit hole-saws generally are better for ductile steel. Do not use worn hole saws as they may fatigue and break the arbor. Use this table for drill speeds. Never exceed 550 RPM for any size of pipe tapping machines. Do Not exceed 120 psi max. (8.27 bar). The packing seal on the Hot Tapper uses Viton O-rings but because they could leak if warm it is not recommended that the hot tapper be used with temperatures that may injure the operator.
Hot Tapper Kit, Manual Style, 261 Series
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100 psi (6.89 bar) | Multi-Size Hot Tap Kit, 1/2" to 6" Carbide Hole Saws | 70 Lb (31.75 Kg) | 261-0060-KC |
$3,428.18
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100 psi (6.89 bar) | Multi-Size Hot Tap Kit, 1/2" to 6" Bi-Metal Hole Saws | 70 Lb (31.75 Kg) | 261-0060-K |
$2,979.90
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100 psi (6.89 bar) | Multi-Size Hot Tap Kit, 1/2" to 2" Carbide Hole Saws | 28 Lb (12.70 Kg) | 261-0020-KC |
$1,170.68
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100 psi (6.89 bar) | Multi-Size Hot Tap Kit, 1/2" to 2" Bi-Metal Hole Saws | 28 Lb (12.70 Kg) | 261-0020-K |
$1,016.95
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Hot Tapper, Pneumatic Style, 262 Series
For 1/4” to 6" Diameter Taps in pneumatic pipelines
The Petersen® 262-2040 Pneumatic Hot Tapper is sized for limited space and light weight one man operation. It will tap larger holes than any manual crank Tapper and air pressure will allow it to tap up to 6” diameter holes often at least as fast as larger hydraulic machines.
- Taps ¼” to 5 ¾” diameter holes
- Low cost, much less than hydraulic tappers
- Far more efficient and larger holes than the hand crank tappers
- Light weight for one-man operation
- Pneumatic cutter force adjustable for each size and pipe material
- Works with any electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic drill motor with a standard ½” chuck
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285 psi (19.65 bar) | Pneumatic Hot Tapping Machine, 1/4" to 6" Capacity, 64" Overall Length | 31 Lb (14.06 Kg) | 262-2040-64 |
$3,054.08
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285 psi (19.65 bar) | Pneumatic Hot Tapping Machine, 1/4" to 6" Capacity, 52" Overall Length | 28 Lb (12.70 Kg) | 262-2040-52 |
$2,776.73
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285 psi (19.65 bar) | Pneumatic Hot Tapping Machine, 1/4" to 6" Capacity, 40" Overall Length | 25 Lb (11.34 Kg) | 262-2040-40 |
$2,524.10
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