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Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves
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Style 663 - Tapping Sleeve - All Stainless Steel - MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Style 662 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel Body - Carbon Steel MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Style 662 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel Body - Carbon Steel MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Style 662 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel Body - Carbon Steel Flanged Outlet | Next Day Quick Ship
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Style 622 - Tapping Sleeve - Carbon Steel Body | Alloy Bolts | Next Day Quick Ship
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Style 622 - Tapping Sleeve - Carbon Steel Body | Stainless Steel Bolts | Next Day Quick Ship
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Style 622 - Tapping Sleeve - Carbon Steel Body - Alloy Bolts | MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Style 622 - Tapping Sleeve - Carbon Steel Body - Stainless Steel Bolts | MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Style 664 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel Body | Carbon Steel Flange | Next Day Quick Ship
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Style 665 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel | Same Day Quick Ship
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Style 664 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel Body - Carbon Steel MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Style 665 - Tapping Sleeve - Stainless Steel - MJ Outlet | Integrated MJ Gasket
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Smith-Blair Tapping Sleeves
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Smith-Blair
Tapping Sleeves
Same Day Quick Ship
Tap a live, pressurized water main without shutting the system down. The complete Smith-Blair tapping sleeve lineup — all stainless steel, stainless body, and carbon steel sleeves for steel, cast iron, ductile iron, AC, and PVC pipe, AWWA C223 compliant. Five styles qualify for the Smith-Blair Quick Ship program: Styles 663 and 665 ship the same business day, Styles 622, 662, and 664 ship the next business day, on orders placed by 11:00 a.m. CST.
Same Day
Styles 663 & 665 Quick Ship
5 Styles
Quick Ship Eligible
4–24 in
Pipe Sizes · Quick Ship
240 PSI
Max Working Pressure
When the Tap Can't Wait
Smith-Blair Quick Ship Program
Extending service to a new development, relocating a fire hydrant, improving a distribution loop, or making a planned tie-in with a crew already scheduled — tapping sleeves are usually needed fast. The Smith-Blair Quick Ship program gets five sleeve styles moving in 24 hours or less, shipped to your stock or direct to the job site.
Same Day Shipment
663 & 665
All stainless steel tapping sleeves
- Order Deadline11:00 a.m. CST — ships same day
- Pipe Sizes4 in – 24 in (catalog nominal)
- Outlet SizesStandard flange 4 in – 12 in
- Order Limit2 sleeves per customer/location
- Construction18-8 Type 304 stainless steel
Next Day Shipment
622 · 662 & 664
Carbon steel & stainless-body tapping sleeves
- Order Deadline11:00 a.m. CST — ships next business day
- Pipe Sizes4 in – 24 in (catalog nominal)
- Outlet SizesStandard flange 4 in – 12 in
- Order Limit2 sleeves per customer/location
- ConstructionCarbon steel or SS body/CS flange
Quick Ship Program Rules
Same-day styles (663/665) and next-day styles (622/662/664) cannot be combined on a single Quick Ship order. Orders received after 11:00 a.m. CST ship the following business day. Large sleeves will not ship in a crate. Standard shipping terms apply, and the program terms are subject to change. Need quantities beyond the 2-sleeve limit, non-standard outlets, or a true emergency? Call 281.664.8000 — we coordinate directly with the factory.
Heavy Sleeves Ship Expedited Freight
Larger sleeves exceed parcel carrier limits and ship via expedited freight instead of Next Day Air. Call 281.664.8000 before ordering for a same-day freight quote so your delivery date holds.
Download the Smith-Blair Quick Ship Tapping Sleeve Flyer (PDF) →
Education
How a Wet Tap Works — Without Shutting Down the Main
A tapping sleeve lets a new branch connection be made on a live, pressurized water main while the system stays in full service. No shutdown, no boil-water notice, no service interruption to existing customers. Here is the sequence:
The Wet Tap Sequence
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Sleeve Installs Around the Live Main
The tapping sleeve clamps around the existing pressurized pipe with a full-circumference gasket, providing a pressure-rated flanged outlet for the new branch.
②
Hydrostatic Test Before Cutting
The sleeve's test outlet lets the assembly be pressure-tested before any metal is cut — the last chance to verify the seal while the main is still intact.
③
Tapping Valve Bolts to the Outlet
A resilient-wedge tapping valve mounts to the sleeve's recessed flange (per MSS-SP 60), and the wet tap drilling machine mounts to the valve.
④
Drill Through, Retract, Close the Valve
The shell cutter bores through the main under pressure, retracts the coupon, and the valve closes — the new branch is live and the main never went down.
Tapping sleeves are one of the most demanding products in the waterworks category to specify correctly. Pipe material, actual outside diameter (not nominal), outlet size and type, working pressure, and soil conditions all determine the correct sleeve. The stakes are asymmetric: a correctly specified sleeve is routine, but a wrong one means a failed pressure test or a leaking connection — discovered after the crew, the tapping machine, and the valve are already on site.
Why the 360-Degree Seal Matters
Smith-Blair full-circumference gasket sleeves seal around the entire pipe, not just at the outlet. That distributes load evenly, reinforces the pipe at the tap location, and maintains the seal even if the main shifts or develops a circumferential crack at the tap — the failure mode that ends saddle-style taps.
AWWA C223 & NSF 61
Smith-Blair tapping sleeves meet AWWA C223, the standard covering fabricated steel and stainless steel tapping sleeves for water service. Gaskets are NSF 61 listed Nitrile (Buna-N), safe for potable water contact.
The Quick Ship Lineup
Five Styles · One Reliable Source
Every style below fits steel, cast iron, ductile iron, asbestos cement, and PVC pipe in the 4 in – 24 in catalog range with standard flanged outlets 4 in – 12 in. Choose by construction material and working pressure.
Same Day Ship
Style 663 — All Stainless Steel
Full 18-8 Type 304 stainless body and flange with full-circumference gasket. The premium specification for corrosive soils, coastal service, and direct-bury permanence. Outlets 4 in – 12 in.
WP: up to 240 PSI304 SS throughout
Same Day Ship
Style 665 — All Stainless · Wide Range
All 304 stainless wide-body sleeve for tapping reducing and size-on-size flanged outlets. Full-circumference gasket; the highest-corrosion-resistance option in the wide-range family.
WP: up to 150 PSI304 SS throughout
Next Day Ship
Style 662 — SS Body · CS Flange
18-8 Type 304 stainless body with Flexi-Coat epoxy carbon steel flange. Stainless corrosion protection where the budget doesn't require an all-stainless flange. Full-circumference gasket.
WP: up to 240 PSISS body · epoxy CS flange
Next Day Ship
Style 622 — Carbon Steel
Fabricated carbon steel (ASTM A283 Grade C) full-body sleeve with Flexi-Coat fusion-bonded epoxy finish. The workhorse for standard soil conditions. Type 304 stainless optional. Alloy or SS bolt hardware.
WP: up to 175 PSIEpoxy per AWWA C213
Next Day Ship
Style 664 — SS Body · CS Flange · Wide Range
Stainless wide-body sleeve with epoxy-coated carbon steel flange and removable bolts. Range design reduces inventory; nylon washers improve bolt torque capability.
WP: up to 150 PSISS body · epoxy CS flange
Made to Order
Specialty Styles 623–627
Fabricated MJ-end sleeves, concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) sleeves, and weld-on tapping sleeves for non-standard pipe and in-plant steel. Made-to-order, non-returnable — full job specs required.
Lead time: 3–6 weeks
Pressure vs Range — The Trade-Off in One Line
Styles 662/663 carry the highest working pressure (up to 240 PSI). Styles 664/665 trade pressure (up to 150 PSI) for wide-range bodies that cover more pipe OD per catalog number — fewer SKUs to stock, more forgiving on marginal OD measurements. Style 622 sits between at 175 PSI in economical carbon steel.
Premium Specification · Styles 662 & 663
Stainless Steel Tapping Sleeves
Styles 662 and 663 are Smith-Blair's full-body stainless steel tapping sleeves — the specification product for new water main branch connections on cast iron, ductile iron, steel, AC, and PVC pipe. All-stainless construction eliminates the corrosion failure mode that makes carbon steel a liability in aggressive soils and permanent direct-bury service.
Both styles share the same heavy-gauge 18-8 Type 304 stainless body, full-circumference molded-ring gasket, test outlet for hydrostatic verification before tapping, and flanged outlets recessed for tapping valves per MSS-SP 60. The difference is the flange: Style 663 carries a full 304 stainless flange for maximum corrosion resistance through the entire assembly; Style 662 uses a Flexi-Coat fusion-bonded epoxy carbon steel flange — a cost-effective option where the buried body needs stainless but the valve connection does not.
Body: 18-8 Type 304 SSGasket: NSF 61 NitrileWP: up to 240 PSIBolts: 304 SS, anti-gall coatedOutlets: 4 in – 12 in flanged
When to Specify All-Stainless (663)
Coastal or marine environments, aggressive or low-resistivity soils, chloride exposure, stray-current corridors, or any utility standard that requires stainless throughout. If the sleeve will be buried for the life of the main and soil conditions are unknown, 663 is the conservative answer — and it ships the same day.
662 / 663 Shared Specifications
Body18-8 Type 304 Stainless Steel
Flange — 663304 Stainless Steel ✓
Flange — 662Flexi-Coat epoxy carbon steel
GasketNitrile (Buna-N) · NSF 61 ✓
Seal TypeFull circumference, molded ring
Working PressureUp to 240 PSI
Test OutletStandard ✓
Pipe CompatibilitySteel · CI · DI · AC · PVC
StandardAWWA C223 ✓
The Workhorse · Style 622
Carbon Steel Tapping Sleeves
Style 622 is Smith-Blair's fabricated carbon steel full-body tapping sleeve — the standard for underground water main connections where soil conditions allow carbon steel construction. Flexi-Coat fusion-bonded epoxy finish (AWWA C213) is standard for corrosion resistance.
The 622 is built from ASTM A283 Grade C carbon steel with flanges to AWWA C207 Class D, ANSI 150 lb drilling, recessed for tapping valves per MSS-SP 60. The concave wedge Nitrile gasket is compounded to resist water, oils, acids, alkalies, and most aliphatic hydrocarbons — and the gasket seal increases with line pressure. Virtually 360-degree pipe support, no special installation tools required, and a test outlet on every sleeve except the standard 4 in × 4 in.
Choose between high-strength low-alloy bolt hardware (standard buried service) and Type 304 stainless bolts (coated to prevent galling) for improved corrosion resistance at the fastener locations — the first place a carbon sleeve ages in marginal soil.
Body: ASTM A283 Gr CFinish: Flexi-Coat epoxy · AWWA C213WP: up to 175 PSIBolts: Alloy or 304 SSTemp: to +180 F
Alloy Bolts vs Stainless Bolts — Which 622?
We list the 622 in both hardware configurations. Alloy bolts are the standard municipal specification for typical buried service in neutral soils. Stainless bolts are the inexpensive insurance policy where soil is wet, low-resistivity, or unknown — fastener corrosion is the dominant long-term failure path on carbon sleeves, and upgrading the bolts addresses it directly without paying for a stainless body.
When Carbon Steel Is the Wrong Answer
Coastal/marine soils, chloride-contaminated backfill, stray DC current corridors, or utility standards requiring stainless: step up to Style 662 (stainless body) or 663 (all stainless). The cost delta is small against the cost of excavating a corroded sleeve on a live main ten years from now.
Wide-Range Family · Styles 664 & 665
Wide-Body Stainless Tapping Sleeves
Styles 664 and 665 are heavy-gauge stainless wide-body sleeves for tapping reducing and size-on-size flanged outlets. Their range design covers more pipe OD per catalog number — more forgiving in the field and fewer SKUs to stock.
665
All Stainless Steel · Same Day Quick Ship
Same Day Ship
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Build: Full-circumference gasket, 18-8 Type 304 stainless steel throughout
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Working pressure: up to 150 PSI
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Body drawn out to accept the outlet neck — added strength where stress concentrates
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Fully chemically passivated for maximum corrosion protection
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Best for: corrosion-critical wide-range applications; the highest-specification general tapping sleeve in the Smith-Blair catalog
664
SS Body · Epoxy CS Flange · Next Day Quick Ship
Next Day Ship
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Build: Heavy-gauge 304 stainless body, Flexi-Coat epoxy carbon steel flange, removable bolts
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Working pressure: up to 150 PSI
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Nylon washers improve bolt torque capability during installation
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360-degree seal supports and reinforces the pipe in case of pipe break at the tap
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Best for: wide-range taps in standard soils where the all-stainless 665 premium isn't required
Beyond the Catalog · Styles 623–627
Fabricated & Specialty Tapping Sleeves
Non-standard pipe diameters, concrete cylinder pipe, and weld-on applications — Smith-Blair fabricates a full range of specialty tapping sleeves to order. These are made-to-order, non-returnable products requiring complete job specifications at time of order. Typical lead times 3–6 weeks.
Styles 623 & 624 — Fabricated MJ-End Sleeves
For taps where standard neck-seal designs cannot accommodate the pipe condition at the tap location. Both use gland gasket end seals; Style 624 has true MJ end seals. Fabricated to specification in carbon or stainless steel.
→ Non-standard pipe condition at the tap
Style 625 — Concrete Cylinder Pipe
Engineered gasket and strap geometry for the irregular outside surface of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) and concrete-coated steel pipe.
→ PCCP & concrete-coated steel mains
Style 626 — Weld-On Tapping Sleeve
Four configurations (flange and neck; flange, neck and weld plate; top-half body; split-body three-piece) for above-grade or in-plant steel pipe where a welded connection is preferred. Carbon or stainless, sizes 3 in and up.
→ In-plant & above-grade steel
Style 627 — Fabricated Weld-On Outlet
Full-body weld-on sleeve in two-piece or three-piece configurations for industrial steel pipe applications requiring a permanent welded branch connection.
→ Permanent industrial branch connections
Get It Right the First Time
What We Need to Quote a Tapping Sleeve
Most tapping sleeve problems trace to one specification error: a nominal pipe size used where actual OD was required. Send us six data points and we confirm the catalog number, pressure rating, and ship date — before the crew is scheduled.
The Six-Point Spec Checklist
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Pipe Material
Ductile iron, cast iron, steel, asbestos cement, PVC, or PCCP — gasket range and sleeve style depend on it.
②
Actual Outside Diameter
Measured with an OD tape at the tap location — not the nominal size. Cast iron classes vary; old mains surprise people.
③
Nominal Main Size
The catalog nominal, to cross-check the OD measurement against the expected class.
④
Outlet Size & Type
Branch nominal size and flanged vs MJ outlet — and the tapping valve it must mate to.
⑤
Working & Test Pressure
System working pressure and the hydrostatic test pressure the assembly must hold before tapping.
⑥
Soil Conditions
Standard, aggressive, or coastal/marine — drives the carbon vs stainless decision and bolt hardware.
⚠ Why Actual OD Is the Number That Matters
Tapping sleeve gaskets seal against a specific OD range. A 6 in cast iron main can measure anywhere from 6.90 in to 7.22 in depending on class and era. Order against nominal and the gasket range may miss the real pipe — discovered at the excavation, with the tapping machine on site. Measure with an OD tape at the actual tap location.
Pressure-Test Before You Tap — Always
Every Smith-Blair sleeve in this collection includes a test outlet (except standard 4 in × 4 in on the 622). Use it. Hydrostatically test the sleeve-and-valve assembly to the specified test pressure before the shell cutter touches the main — it is the only point in the sequence where a seal problem is recoverable without consequence.
Free Sleeve Verification on Every Order
Email the six data points to sales@watermainsupply.com or call 281.664.8000. We confirm the catalog number against your OD and pressure before the order ships — engineering-led verification, no charge.
Side by Side
Tapping Sleeve Comparison
All five Quick Ship styles cover steel, cast iron, ductile iron, AC, and PVC pipe, 4 in – 24 in catalog nominal, with standard flanged outlets 4 in – 12 in. Here is how they differ:
| Style | Construction | Working Pressure | Gasket | Quick Ship Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 663 | All 304 stainless steel — body and flange | Up to 240 PSI | Full circumference · NSF 61 Nitrile | Same Day |
| 665 | All 304 stainless steel · wide-range body | Up to 150 PSI | Full circumference · NSF 61 Nitrile | Same Day |
| 662 | 304 SS body · Flexi-Coat epoxy CS flange | Up to 240 PSI | Full circumference · NSF 61 Nitrile | Next Day |
| 622 | Carbon steel ASTM A283 Gr C · epoxy finish (304 SS optional) | Up to 175 PSI | Concave wedge · NSF 61 Nitrile | Next Day |
| 664 | 304 SS body · Flexi-Coat epoxy CS flange · wide-range | Up to 150 PSI | Full circumference · NSF 61 Nitrile | Next Day |
| 623–627 | Fabricated specialty — MJ-end, PCCP, weld-on | Per fabrication spec | Per application | Made to order · 3–6 wks |
Quick Ship: orders by 11:00 a.m. CST, limit 2 sleeves per customer/location, pipe sizes 4 in – 24 in catalog nominal, standard flanged outlets 4 in – 12 in. Same-day and next-day styles cannot combine on one Quick Ship order. All Smith-Blair tapping sleeves are made to order and non-returnable. Specifications per Smith-Blair published data — call 281.664.8000 to confirm against your job conditions.
Which Style for Which Job
Standard municipal tap · neutral soil
Carbon steel 622 with alloy bolts — the economical standard. Upgrade to SS bolts if soil is wet or unknown.
→ Style 622 · Next Day
High-pressure system · up to 240 PSI
662 or 663 — the highest working pressure in the lineup, with full-circumference stainless bodies.
→ Style 662/663
Coastal, aggressive, or unknown soils
All-stainless 663 (or wide-range 665). Stainless throughout removes the corrosion question for the life of the main.
→ Style 663/665 · Same Day
Tap needed tomorrow morning
663 or 665 ordered by 11:00 a.m. CST ships today; pair with Next Day Air at checkout for the fastest possible delivery.
→ Quick Ship + Next Day Air
Uncertain pipe OD measurement
Wide-range 664/665 bodies cover more OD per catalog number — the forgiving choice when the field measurement has scatter.
→ Style 664/665
PCCP, weld-on, or non-standard pipe
Specialty fabrication 623–627. Full job specs required; made to order, non-returnable, 3–6 week lead times.
→ Call before the job is scheduled
Technical FAQ
Tapping Sleeve Questions, Answered
What is a tapping sleeve and how does it work?
A tapping sleeve is a fitting that clamps around an existing, pressurized water main and provides a pressure-rated flanged outlet for a new branch connection. A tapping valve bolts to the outlet, a wet tap drilling machine mounts to the valve, and a shell cutter bores through the main under pressure — the new branch goes live without ever shutting the main down or interrupting service.
Can you really tap a water main while it's under pressure?
Yes — this is standard waterworks practice called a wet tap (or hot tap). The sleeve seals around the live main, the assembly is hydrostatically tested through the sleeve's test outlet before any cutting, and the tapping machine drills through the valve under full line pressure. No shutdown, no boil-water notice, no service interruption.
What's the difference between a tapping sleeve and a tapping saddle?
A saddle seals only around the outlet and is generally limited to small service taps (2 in and under). A tapping sleeve wraps the full circumference of the main with a 360-degree gasket — it reinforces the pipe at the tap, distributes load evenly, and supports the main even if a circumferential crack develops at the connection. For 4 in and larger branch outlets, a full-body sleeve is the correct specification.
What is the Smith-Blair Quick Ship program?
Five tapping sleeve styles ship from Smith-Blair in 24 hours or less: Styles 663 and 665 ship the same business day, and Styles 622, 662, and 664 ship the next business day, on orders placed by 11:00 a.m. CST. Coverage is pipe sizes 4 in – 24 in (catalog nominal) with standard flanged outlets 4 in – 12 in, limited to 2 sleeves per customer/location, shipped to your stock or direct to the job site. Same-day and next-day styles cannot combine on one Quick Ship order.
Stainless steel or carbon steel — which sleeve do I need?
Carbon steel (622) with fusion-bonded epoxy is the economical standard for neutral, well-drained soils. Stainless body (662/664) steps up corrosion protection where soils are wet, low-resistivity, or uncertain. All-stainless (663/665) is the specification for coastal/marine environments, chloride exposure, aggressive soils, or any case where the sleeve must outlast the main with zero corrosion question. When in doubt on a permanent buried installation, stainless is the conservative answer.
What does AWWA C223 cover?
AWWA C223 is the American Water Works Association standard for fabricated steel and stainless steel tapping sleeves for water service — covering design, materials, pressure ratings, and testing. Smith-Blair tapping sleeves in this collection meet AWWA C223; the Style 622's Flexi-Coat epoxy finish additionally meets AWWA C213, and flanges follow AWWA C207 Class D with ANSI 150 lb drilling, recessed for tapping valves per MSS-SP 60.
Why does the sleeve have a test outlet?
The test outlet lets you hydrostatically pressure-test the installed sleeve-and-valve assembly before the main is cut. It's the only point in the wet tap sequence where a seal problem can be found and fixed without consequence — once the shell cutter penetrates the main, the sleeve must already be proven tight. Test before you tap, every time.
How do I measure my pipe's outside diameter correctly?
Use an OD tape (diameter tape) wrapped around the clean, bare pipe at the actual tap location — it reads diameter directly from circumference. Don't rely on nominal size: a 6 in cast iron main can measure 6.90 in to 7.22 in depending on class and era. Scrape off scale and coating first, take the measurement twice, and send us both readings with the pipe material. The gasket range is selected against actual OD, not the nominal.
What pipe materials can these sleeves tap?
All five Quick Ship styles (622, 662, 663, 664, 665) are compatible with steel, cast iron, ductile iron, asbestos cement (AC), and PVC pipe. For prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) or concrete-coated steel, the fabricated Style 625 is required. For welded connections on in-plant steel, see Styles 626/627.
Are Smith-Blair tapping sleeves returnable?
No — all Smith-Blair products are made to order and non-returnable, including Quick Ship sleeves. This is exactly why we verify every order: send us your pipe material, actual OD, outlet size, and pressure before ordering, and we confirm the catalog number at no charge. A five-minute verification call beats a non-returnable sleeve that doesn't fit.
How fast can I actually have a sleeve on site?
Order a Style 663 or 665 by 11:00 a.m. CST and it ships from the factory the same business day; select Next Day Air at checkout and it's on site the following morning. Styles 622, 662, and 664 ship next business day on the same cutoff. Larger sleeves exceed parcel carrier limits and move by expedited freight instead — call 281.664.8000 for a same-day freight quote so the delivery date holds.
Are you an authorized Smith-Blair distributor?
Yes — Watermain Supply (DBA of E4 Industrial LLC, Houston, TX) is an authorized distributor for Smith-Blair, a Xylem brand, alongside Dresser Utility Solutions, Baker Water Systems, and the Xylem pump portfolio. Every sleeve ships factory-direct with full manufacturer support, and every order gets engineering-led verification against your job conditions before it ships.
Need a Tapping Sleeve on Site Tomorrow?
Same day shipment on Styles 663 & 665 · next day on 622, 662 & 664 — orders by 11:00 a.m. CST. Free sleeve verification against your pipe OD and pressure on every order.
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