Pipe Repair products offer a fast, safe way to seal splits, holes, and corroded sections instantly – often under full system pressure – avoiding the need for expensive and time-consuming network shutdowns.
HandiTap provides under-pressure tapping connections with stainless steel durability, combining waffle gasket sealing and easy ‘flip over’ installation, eliminating shutdowns while ensuring reliable performance on ageing pipelines.
Pressure Ratings
WaterWaste Water
DN50 (2”) to DN1000 (40”) = up to 24 bar
Gas
DN50 (2”) to DN1000 (40”) = up to 4 bar
Compatible Pipe Materials
Pipe Materials Caveats
HandiTap
Caveat 1
Due to the characteristics of PE pipe, Viking Johnson does not recommend the use of repair clamps on this pipe material.
Caveat 2
HandiTap are not suitable for use on heating systems with fluctuating temperatures.
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A Permanent Tapping Solution for Pipe Networks
Stainless Steel Service Connections
HandiTap has been engineered for modern water-industry applications offering various female BSP outlet options for a quick, cost effective method of replacing service connections under pressure. Designed for most small and large bore pipe material applications and supplied with EPDM or Nitrile gaskets with a maximum operating temperature of 40°C, supporting a wide range of field conditions.
First Time Seal
The HandiTap provides a permanent stainless-steel repair solution for pipe damage including corrosion holes, longitudinal cracks and Impact damage across diameters DN50 to DN1000.
Ease of Installation
HandiTap can be installed under pressure and in any weather, avoiding costly shutdowns. Supplied as 1, 2 or 3 part clamps and requires no specialist tools just a torque wrench to verify correct bolt loading. HandiTap has great tolerance one part clamp up to 10mm, two part clamps up to 20mm tolerance and three-part clamps up to 30 mm tolerance.
Corrosion Resistance
Its 100% stainless-steel construction ensures a long service life within high demand environments.
Why Choose HandiTap
Service connection options – Various female BSP outlets available
Three configurations available – single, double, or triple-band
Gasket – First time seal on multiple pipe materials
Zero customer disruption – Installed under pressure, no need to turn off supply.
Wide tolerance – Cuts stock requirements
Design Benefits
Live Tapping
Various female BSP outlets available
Corrosion Protection
Components constructed of fully-passivated stainless steel (Grade 304) with no need for any further protection on site (e.g. on-site wrapping). Bolts are secured with Dacromet coated nuts to prevent galling.
Easy Installation
Rapid installation in poor site conditions, made easy with simple, ‘flip-over’ action and self retaining bolts.
First Time Seal
All encompassing waffle gasket offers a guaranteed reliable seal even on badly corroded pipes.
Wide Tolerance
A range of options available for HandiTap, 1, 2 or 3 part offering 10, 20 or 30mm of tolerance.
HandiTap also comes in varying lengths, e.g. 100mm, 150mm, 200mm, 400mm.
Water
Waste Water
Gas
