Reliable branch connections made simple with PE Pipeline Specialists

Posted: 16 July 2025

As a leading stockist of pipeline solutions, PE Pipeline Specialists supplies several high-performance electrofusion flanged branch saddles from the Fusion Group, designed to make off-takes, purging and bypass connections safe and efficient on large-diameter polyethylene pipe mains.

Available in both automatic and manual 4mm pin variants, these fittings suit gas, water, mining and irrigation applications.

Electrofusion Flanged Branch Saddle – Underclamp (1216/01-001)

Designed for dependable off-takes, purging and bypass connections, the underclamp saddle features a 4mm automatic Fusamatic pin for fast, foolproof installation. The fitting is manufactured from virgin PE100 black polyethylene and is suitable for Water PN16 and Gas 10 Bar networks.

Key benefits include:

Fusamatic technology ensures automatic parameter selection for consistent fusion quality

  • Large electrofusion area to improve weld integrity
  • Rising pin fusion indicator for visual confirmation of a successful weld
  • Sacrificial underclamp keeps the fitting locked in place during installation and can remain in situ afterward
  • Fully traceable with barcodes and QR codes linked to raw materials and production data

Certified to ISO and EN standards, this saddle provides peace of mind for contractors and utilities alike.

Electrofusion Flanged Branch Saddle – Underclamp/Understrap (Fastcut) (1216/20-001)

Designed for dependable off-takes, purging and bypass connections, the underclamp saddle features a 4mm automatic Fusamatic pin for fast, foolproof installation. The fitting is manufactured from virgin PE100 black polyethylene and is suitable for Water PN16 and Gas 10 Bar networks.

Key benefits include:

Fusamatic technology ensures automatic parameter selection for consistent fusion quality

  • Large electrofusion area to improve weld integrity
  • Rising pin fusion indicator for visual confirmation of a successful weld
  • Sacrificial underclamp keeps the fitting locked in place during installation and can remain in situ afterward
  • Fully traceable with barcodes and QR codes linked to raw materials and production data

Certified to ISO and EN standards, this saddle provides peace of mind for contractors and utilities alike.

CERTIFIED PRODUCTS FOR GUARANTEED QUALITY

As previously mentioned, both product variants are fully certified to a range of internationally recognised EN and ISO standards, offering reassurance of their performance, safety and reliability in pressurised pipeline systems.

These fittings meet the requirements of:

For gas applications, they are compliant with:

Both the underclamp and understrap electrofusion saddles are also GIS/PL2-4 and WRAS approved, providing further assurance of their suitability for gas and potable water applications. GIS/PL2-4 approval confirms compliance with UK gas industry specifications, while WRAS approval ensures the products are safe for use with drinking water – making them fully compliant for regulated utility installations.

By complying with these third-party verified standards, these electrofusion saddles ensure compatibility with industry infrastructure and help to reduce installation risk. For engineers and contractors, this means a reliable, traceable product that performs under pressure – literally!

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PE Pipeline Specialists are your go-to supplier for premium, approved mains-to-meter gas pipeline solutions. Get the right products at the right time – at the best prices!

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