Insulation Components, Inc/

 Rib and Flare Saddles

Product Data Sheets

DESCRIPTION

An INSULATION COMPONENT Saddle is a 180 degree rounded piece of galvanized coated steel
used to protect piping insulation from compressing at pipe hanger locations.  IC saddles come
with flared edges and ribs machined into each part. The flared edges help the saddle from cutting
into the pipe insulation which damages the vapor barrier. The Ribs  aid in the alignment of the saddle.
They ensure the saddle isplaced directly below the hanger and help to alleviate the saddle slipping
out of place with pipe movement.It is suggested that wood blocks be used along with the saddle
to guarantee the proper support. (see IC Wood Block product data sheet)

FEATURES

• Flared Edge - To prevent saddle from cutting into pipe insulation when applying and to add structural strength
• Ribs - To help secure saddle in place over the hanger and to alleviate the saddle slipping out of place with pipe
  movement. They also add structural strength
• Each saddle marked with its outside diameter measurement - along with IC charts this guarantees the proper size saddle is used
• Heavy Duty Packaging with clear labeling - Improved, stronger packaging with label providing detailed
  information on diameter, gauge, length, and pieces per carton.

APPLICATIONS

INSULATION COMPONENTS Saddles are made for use on plumbing 
and HVAC mechanical piping systems with temperatures ranging from -120i to 
+500i F. IC Saddles are ideal for use on medium and low compressive strength
pipe insulations and insulations which have a vapor barrier which is either field or
factory applied.  Such insulations include but are not limited to:  rubber, polyethylene,
fiberglass, urethane, Styrofoam and calcium silicate. 

NOTE:

When applied with the correct wood block (See IC Wood Block Product Data Sheet)
IC Saddles are made to withstand 5 PSI compressive strength on a maximum span
of 10 linear feet.

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Begin by lifting the appropriately sized IC Saddle upwards towards the insulated pipe to just outside the hanger location.  Proceed by sliding the saddle underneath the hanger until the hanger is in the middle of the saddle. 

ENGINEERING GUIDE SPECIFICATION

WHEREVER PIPE INSULATION PASSES THROUGH A HANGER LOCATION, THE IC GALVANIZED STEEL
SADDLE SHALL BE INSTALLED.  ALSO EACH SADDLESHALL BE  MARKED BY THE  O.D. OF THE PIPE INSULATION.

 Rib and Flare Saddles Sizing Chart