CPC F16L 41/06 (2013.01) [E21B 29/10 (2013.01); F16L 17/04 (2013.01); F16L 17/08 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A clamp system for hot-tapping tubulars comprising:
a saddle comprising:
a saddle body with an inner surface, an outer surface, and an opening extending from the inner surface to the outer surface;
a metal protrusion extending from the inner surface of the saddle body to provide a metal seal;
an elastomer seal coupled to the inner surface of the saddle body adjacent to the metal protrusion; and
a nipple integrally formed with the saddle body and extending outwardly from the outer surface of the saddle body, the nipple positioned over the opening of the saddle body; and
a clamp having a nipple opening configured to receive the nipple, the clamp formed separately from the saddle.
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