A hot tap drill is a universal tool that allows you to manually install a connection point on pressurized or unpressurised pipes. Hot tapping takes approximately 30-60 minutes, `depending on the size of the hole and the pipe material.
Compressed Air Alliance’s hot tap drill is designed to prevent contamination from the drilling process entering into the pipework when used on pressurized pipework. As the drill bit starts to pierce the pipe, air pressure forces loose particles back through an exhaust chamber in the drill’s body where they are captured. This process ensures that no contamination enters the pipework when working on pressurized pipes.
Note: Hot tapping can be dangerous and should be performed by experienced technicians only. Care should be taken when using the drill and appropriate personal protection equipment should be worn.
Key Features of the Hot Tap Drill
- Can be operated under pressure
- Maximum operating pressure up to 20 bar (290 psi)
- Innovative structural design to avoid the bit getting stuck or broken
- Maximum drilling depth up to 200 mm (7.87”)
- Four interchangeable drill bit sizes:
- 8.5 & 14.5 & 19.5 or 24.5 mm
- o 0.33” & 0.57” & 0.77” or 0.96”
Hot Tap Drill Options
- Drill Bit sizes: 8.5, 14.5, 19.5 or 24.5 mm (0.33”, 0.57”, 0.77” or 0.96”)
Hot Tapping Equipment
To hot tap into a pressurized pipe, you generally require:
- a hot tap drill
- tapping saddle / clamp, and a
- ball valve.
You can purchase the tapping saddle / clamp and ball valve separately – see the Hot Tap Clamp page.
Warranty
12 month warranty
Technical Documents
Other Information
Part Numbers: HTD000001, HTD000002, HTD000003, HTD000004, HTD000005, HTD000006, HTD000007
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