Abstract: A fitting including a housing defining a bore. The bore of the housing at the first open end including a first threaded section, a first annular shoulder located inboard from the first threaded section, and a second annular shoulder located inboard from the first annular shoulder. A grip ring having a plurality of flexible teeth is positioned within the housing and seated against the second annular shoulder, wherein the flexible teeth grip an exterior surface of the pipe or conduit. A bonnet is seated against the first annular shoulder and has an exterior threaded surface that mates with the first threaded section of the bore. A bonnet washer is positioned between the grip ring and the bonnet, and a pair of seal members are positioned between the bonnet washer and the bonnet that sealingly engage with the exterior surface of the pipe or conduit.

Abstract: A fitting including a housing defining a bore. The bore of the housing at the first open end including a first threaded section, a first annular shoulder located inboard from the first threaded section, and a second annular shoulder located inboard from the first annular shoulder. A grip ring having a plurality of flexible teeth is positioned within the housing and seated against the second annular shoulder, wherein the flexible teeth grip an exterior surface of the pipe or conduit. A bonnet is seated against the first annular shoulder and has an exterior threaded surface that mates with the first threaded section of the bore. A bonnet washer is positioned between the grip ring and the bonnet, and a pair of seal members are positioned between the bonnet washer and the bonnet that sealingly engage with the exterior surface of the pipe or conduit.

Abstract: Graphite-containing brass alloy billets having less than 0.25 wt. % lead and a method of manufacturing relating thereto are provided. The method includes forming a brass powder and mixing the brass powder with graphite and one or more binders. The brass powder contains copper and zinc and may be formed using water atomization. The brass-powder mixture is compacted to form an initial billet. The initial billet may be subjected to one or more heating treatments. A first heating treatment may be used to remove the one or more binders. An optional second heating treatment may be used to deoxidize the binder-free billet. An optional third heating treatment that includes applying a pressure may be used to densify the binder-free billet. A third heating treatment may sinter the compact to form the workable graphite-containing brass alloy billet.

Abstract: Graphite-containing brass alloy billets having less than 0.25 wt. % lead and a method of manufacturing relating thereto are provided. The method includes forming a brass powder and mixing the brass powder with graphite and one or more binders. The brass powder contains copper and zinc and may be formed using water atomization. The brass-powder mixture is compacted to form an initial billet. The initial billet may be subjected to one or more heating treatments. A first heating treatment may be used to remove the one or more binders. An optional second heating treatment may be used to deoxidize the binder-free billet. A third heating treatment may sinter the compact to form the workable graphite-containing brass alloy billet.

Abstract: A rotary bit configured to deburr and swage an end of a tube, comprising a first end configured to deburr and swage the end of the tube, and a second end configured to be secured to a rotary device, wherein the first end includes a plurality of blades that extend axially along the first end and radially outward from the rotary bit, the plurality of blades including a plurality of leading blades and a plurality of finishing blades, the leading blades configured to initially deburr and swage the end of the tube upon insertion of the rotary bit into the end of the tube, and the finishing blades configured to complete deburring and swaging of the end of the tube, the finishing blades extending radially outward from the rotary bit to a greater extent than the leading blades.

Abstract: A rotary bit configured to deburr and swage an end of a tube, comprising a first end configured to deburr and swage the end of the tube, and a second end configured to be secured to a rotary device, wherein the first end includes a plurality of blades that extend axially along the first end and radially outward from the rotary bit, the plurality of blades including a plurality of leading blades and a plurality of finishing blades, the leading blades configured to initially deburr and swage the end of the tube upon insertion of the rotary bit into the end of the tube, and the finishing blades configured to complete deburring and swaging of the end of the tube, the finishing blades extending radially outward from the rotary bit to a greater extent than the leading blades.

Abstract: A connection joint for coupling a pair of conduits. The connection joint includes a tubular body having an inlet end and an outlet end that are each configured for receipt of a respective conduit therein. A first membrane seal is located within the tubular body and spaced apart from the inlet end, and a second membrane seal is located within the tubular body and spaced apart from the outlet end. The first and second membrane seals each have a bulbous portion located proximate the inlet end and outlet end, respectively, a tubular sleeve unitary with the bulbous portion located away from the inlet end and outlet end, respectively, and a plurality of radially inwardly extending ribs.

Abstract: Graphite-containing brass alloy billets having less than 0.25 wt. % lead and a method of manufacturing relating thereto are provided. The method includes forming a brass powder and mixing the brass powder with graphite and one or more binders. The brass powder contains copper and zinc and may be formed using water atomization. The brass-powder mixture is compacted to form an initial billet. The initial billet may be subjected to one or more heating treatments. A first heating treatment may be used to remove the one or more binders. An optional second heating treatment may be used to deoxidize the binder-free billet. An optional third heating treatment that includes applying a pressure may be used to densify the binder-free billet. A third heating treatment may sinter the compact to form the workable graphite-containing brass alloy billet.

Abstract: A plug for sealing an interior of a tube and including a cylindrical body having a first end that is open and includes an annular surface, and a second end that is closed by a conical end wall. The cylindrical body having a plurality of ribs that are configured to engage the interior of the tube and provide a seal between the plug and the interior of the tube. The plug also includes a handle unitary with the cylindrical body that extends from the annular surface. The handle has a cylindrical inner surface that is coextensive with an interior surface of the cylindrical body and an outer surface that is coextensive with an exterior surface of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: Graphite-containing brass alloy billets having less than 0.25 wt. % lead and a method of manufacturing relating thereto are provided. The method includes forming a brass powder and mixing the brass powder with graphite and one or more binders. The brass powder contains copper and zinc and may be formed using water atomization. The brass-powder mixture is compacted to form an initial billet. The initial billet may be subjected to one or more heating treatments. A first heating treatment may be used to remove the one or more binders. An optional second heating treatment may be used to deoxidize the binder-free billet. A third heating treatment may sinter the compact to form the workable graphite-containing brass alloy billet.

Abstract: A fitting for sealingly and fixedly coupling to a component that includes a body having a first insertion end that defines a first end face and a cavity. The cavity has an interior surface. A first seal is adapted to engage a first component when the first component is inserted through the insertion end and into the cavity. The seal extends into the cavity from the interior surface of the cavity. A band of sealant is located about a perimeter of the cavity. The band of sealant is adapted to seal the interior surface and the first component. The body is crimped around the first component to secure the fitting to the first component and seal the interior surface to the first component.

Abstract: An assembly having a fitting body, a structure, an annular cavity within the fitting body, a grip ring, a seal element, and a spacing element. The structure has an end that is received in the fitting body. The annular cavity is disposed within the fitting body between an interior surface of the fitting body and an exterior surface of the structure. The grip ring, seal element, and spacing element are disposed in the annular cavity in a side-by-side relationship. The grip ring includes a plurality of first teeth that engage the exterior surface of the structure. Both the seal element and the spacing element extend radially across a height of the annular cavity such that the seal element and the spacing element each contact and sealingly engage the exterior surface of the structure and the interior surface of the fitting body.

Abstract: A seal member for sealingly securing a first and a second pipe at a crimp connection, the seal member including a ring-shaped body having an outer diameter and an inner diameter. A plurality of protrusions are formed on the ring-shaped body and extend radially outwardly from the outer diameter. The ring-shaped body permits fluid to pass around adjacent protrusions prior to attaining the crimp connection and inhibits fluid from passing therearound subsequent to attaining the crimp connection.

Abstract: A brass alloy containing trace amounts of iron, manganese and aluminum is disclosed. Phosphorus is added to a zinc, copper melt and combined with the iron, manganese and aluminum to form intermetallics. Additional phosphorus is added so the melt contains between about 0.08 to 0.15% phosphorus. The alloy has tin in the range of 0.15% to 0.35%.

Abstract: A quick-connect assembly for connecting a fluid supply line, to a fluid valve, the assembly including a fluid supply line, a spacing element, a valve housing with an inlet and a transverse slot, and a spring clip. The valve housing has a face which includes an insertion end that defines a cavity having a valve housing stop. The spacing element and fluid supply line are adapted to be inserted into the cavity of the valve housing. The spring clip is configured to engage the valve housing and the fluid supply line after the spring clip is inserted into the transverse slot of the valve housing such that the fluid supply line is secured to the valve housing.

Abstract: An assembly may include a fitting, a first pipe, and a first seal. The fitting may include an annular body having a first insertion end and an inner diametrical surface having a first knurled portion disposed adjacent the first insertion end. The first pipe may include a first end portion that is received into the first insertion end of the body and an outer diametrical surface including knurls formed thereon. The knurls of the outer diametrical surface may engage the first knurled portion of the fitting. The first seal element may be disposed within the fitting and may sealingly engage the first pipe and the fitting body. The engagement between the inner diametrical surface of the fitting and the outer diametrical surface of the pipe may a press fit and/or an interference fit.

Abstract: A brass alloy containing trace amounts of iron, manganese and aluminum is disclosed. Phosphorous is added to a zinc, copper melt and combined with the iron, manganese and aluminum to form intermetallics. Additional phosphorous is added so the melt contains between about 0.08 to 0.15% phosphorous. The alloy has tin in the range of 0.15% to 0.35%.

Abstract: A method of producing a brass is disclosed. The alloy contains trace amounts of iron, manganese or aluminum. Phosphorous is added to a zinc, copper melt and combined with the iron, manganese and aluminum to form intermetallics. Additional phosphorous is added so the melt contains between about 0.08 to 0.15% phosphorous. A low lead brass alloy is provided. The alloy has tin in the range of 0.15% to 0.35%.

Abstract: A solenoid operated pilot valve comprising a valve assembly including a valve seat and an impact absorbing floating plunger assembly. The solenoid operated pilot valve includes an upper valve body for receiving the valve assembly and a lower valve body coupled to the upper valve body. The lower valve body defines a cavity in fluid communication with an inlet source, a primary outlet, and a secondary outlet. The upper valve body and the lower valve body are sealingly engaged to one another by primary, secondary, and tertiary sealing members. A piston assembly is disposed in the cavity and allowing selective fluid communication between the inlet source and either the primary outlet or the secondary outlet.