Hot Tapping Machine

Offering a full range of certified confined space entry and rescue equipment including:

The Norcast Tapping Machines are a hand-operated range of under pressure tapping equipment designed to satisfy the demands associated with installing service connections into live reticulation mains.  When used in conjunction with a service valve they enable the operator to tap into any type and size of main with outlet connections ranging from 15mm through to 50mm. 

The Norcast Tapping Machines are designed to facilitate the tapping of 15, 20, 25, 32, 40 & 50mm service connections in pressurised water mains without interruption to the service. Gunmetal adaptors are available for the machines, which may be used singly or in tandem to suit either a TPFNR ferrule plug cock or a ball valve in the sizes shown. 

Cutters and a pilot drills are supplied with the units for use on Steel, D.I. (Ductile Iron) C.I. (Cast Iron), A.C. (Asbestos Cement), or P.V.C. pipes.

Benefits

  • Allows for under pressure tapping without interruption to existing customers
  • Lightweight
  • Single Person Operation
  • Suit all pipeline material
  • Coupon retention in 50mm

Compatibility

  • All PVC Pipes
  • Ductile Iron Pipe
  • Asbestos Cement Pipe
  • Gunmetal Tapping Saddles
  • Taptite Tapping Saddles
  • Service Kits

Materials

  • Machine Body: DR Brass/Stainless Steel
  • Drive Spindle:  Stainless Steel
  • Drills:  HSS Tungsten Tipped as Standard
  • Ratchet:  Chrome

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