A Pipe Tapping Saddle, also called a Pipe Tap Saddle or a Service Saddle, is a plumbing device that is used to create an outlet in the body of an installed pipeline in urban areas. It is utilized to install a house connection from a main pipe. A Pipe Tapping Saddle typically comprises a compact metallic body and a metallic sleeve or strap. Saddle bodies are available in different builds and designs with varying features that are useful for different applications. The inside surface of the strap and sleeve is lined with an elastomeric material to achieve a firm sealing grip on the pipe body and to reduce compression onto pipe surface. There are various sizes of saddle taps, but the Pipe Tapping Saddle dimensions depend on the diameter of the pipe to be tapped (drilled) and the required hole size and Pipe Tapping Saddles are often used for tapping water, sewage and gas pipelines.