Pipe Archives

#50 – Use a Pilot Clamp in 6 Easy Steps

February 3, 2025June 17, 2016

Pilot clamps make pipe-fitting in the field much easier. They fasten to any cylindrical pipe using a clamp head, and provide accurate drilling through their hole saw guiding system.

Pilot clamp for drilling holes in metal pipe

#49 – What is a Pilot Clamp and How Do They Drill Holes in Metal Pipe?

February 3, 2025June 10, 2016

Portable and versatile, locking hole-saw guides known as pilot clamps make drilling holes in metal pipes easy. Learn about their uses and benefits here.

A flexible fire sprinkler drop with a bracket

#29 – Flexible Sprinkler Drops: What You Need to Know

February 3, 2025November 11, 2013

A sprinkler fitter can typically mount 50-60 flexible sprinkler drops in an hour vs. 6 to 10 of a more traditional rigid pipe style. Learn about this great addition to any sprinkler system that can save fitters time and ensure more even sprinkler spacing.