Product |
MS Clamp Saddle |
PVC Saddle |
PP Saddle |
Photograph |
|
|
|
Material |
Mild Steel & Polyvinyl Chloride |
Polyvinyl Chloride (Usually not made of virgin material) |
Polypropylene & SS316 Steel (Virgin Material) |
Certification for Raw Material Compatibility with Drinking Water |
NO |
NO |
WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme Ltd, UK) Certification |
Fixing Thread |
Mild Steel |
PVC |
SS316 Steel |
Life Expectancy |
Very Low |
Low |
High |
Leakage Issue |
Fixing thread of MS Clamp Saddle made of mild steel is prone to corrosion/shrinkage & having low resistance to chemicals & chlorides (such as salt) leads to leakage over period of time |
Metal to PVC thread fitting cause usually breakage even with a mild tightening pressure |
Metal to Metal thread fitting make the connection leak proof |
Corrosion Issue |
Prone to corrosion & rusting |
Not Prone to corrosion & rusting |
Not Prone to corrosion & rusting |
Manufacturing/Testing Standard |
No Standard |
No Standard |
AS/NZS Standard |
Potential to Withhold Pressure Rating |
NA |
Upto 4kg |
Upto 10Kg |
Usage |
Used for Metallic Pipes |
Used for PVC Pipe |
Used for HDPE or PVC Pipes |