Abstract: A supporting insulator for installation between connecting flanges of a gas-insulated switching installation is provided with an outer ring, with an insulator body which is in the form of a disk and which is formed of a hardened cast resin, and with at least one cast fitting which is subjected to high voltage and is cast in the insulator body. The outer ring need not be assembled with the insulator body until after the outer ring has been colored. The outer ring includes two identically constructed rings that are joined together in a separable, but positively locking manner such that the insulator body can be separated from the outer ring when the rings are separated.

Abstract: A joint assembly for a pipe and a backing mechanism therefor. The joint assembly provides for sealing a pipe, the pipe having an elongate axis, an inside surface, an outside surface and a flange disposed at one end thereof, the flange having a front surface facing away from the pipe, a back surface and an inner periphery defining an outlet of the pipe. Sealing material is disposed adjacent the front surface and inner periphery of the flange. A backing member is adapted to engage the flange and to apply a compressive load from the back surface of the flange toward the sealing material adjacent the from surface and the inner periphery of the flange so as to seat the sealing material along the inner periphery. Seating is against a surface of a cooperating joint member adjacent the front surface of said flange.

Abstract: A deformation indicator is disclosed for repeatably adjusting the fasteners on a flange assembly to maintain a leak-free joint. The indicator is mounted on one of the fasteners used for fastening together the flange members, and extends to a predetermined distance from the adjacent flange member. When the flange fasteners must be adjusted to account for creep in the packing material in the flange, they are adjusted to restore the distance between the indicator and the adjacent flange member to the predetermined value.

Abstract: The flexible coupling assembly has a liner with a radially outwardly extending flange and a bellows with a radially outwardly extending flange connected together by weld joint at a predetermined location on an end surface of the radially outwardly extending flanges. A connecting flange is movably maintained on the bellows between the outwardly extending flange of the bellows and a flexible portion of the bellows. The flexible coupling assembly is particularly suited for use in an exhaust system of a combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention provides an oil hydraulic pump wherein a suction connector can be attached readily to a body using a single bolt. Annular stepped portions direction reversely to each other are formed on a suction port of the body and a flange portion and an insertion projection of the suction connector, respectively, such that, when the insertion projection is inserted into the suction port, the annular stepped portions cooperate to form an annular seal groove. The annular seal groove has a pair of side faces opposing to each other in a direction perpendicular, and extending in parallel, to an axial line of the seal groove and serving as interference acting faces. The resilient force by the interference of the seal fitted in the seal groove acts only upon the interface acting faces.

Abstract: An annular clamping flange for use in clamping a first pipe end portion to a second pipe end portion in an engine exhaust system, has first and second arcuate flange portions co-operable to form a pipe receiving aperture, each flange portion having at least one clamping bolt receiving aperture with a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pipe receiving aperture. The annular flange having an outer periphery of generally parallelogram shape with a pair of opposed acute angles and a pair of opposed obtuse angles, the parallelogram shape having rounded corners, one flange portion providing one side and portions of sides of the parallelogram shape adjacent thereto, and the other flange portion providing the opposite side to said one side and the other portions of said adjacent sides, each flange portion having a connecting bolt receiving tubular lug on each said adjacent side portion thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for joining structural units. A structural unit, such as a precast concrete section of pipe, decking, bridge structure, building structure, or pavement, includes a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned tubular members. The ends of each structural unit are flush, and the ends of the tubular members are flush with the ends of the structural units. When two of such units are to be joined together, a guide member is inserted in one end of each of the first tubular members in the first structural unit, while an internally threaded insert member is inserted into a corresponding end of each tubular member in the second structural unit. The guide members and insert members have axial apertures with the aperture in the insert member being internally threaded. The two structural units are brought together so that each guide member on the first structural unit enters into the corresponding end of the tubular members containing the inserts in the second structural unit.

Abstract: A joint for mating exhaust pipes includes an exhaust pipe flange gasket with a metallic body having a planar portion extending laterally inwardly from an outer edge of the body, the planar portion having at least one bolt hole, and a shielding grommet integrally connected to an inner edge of the planar portion. The shielding grommet defines an outer periphery of an aperture, and a sealing element is retained within the grommet. The gasket is disposed between two mating exhaust pipes each pipe having a flange with an aperture and a planar clamping face, at least one of the flanges including a recess adjacent the clamping face. The planar portion of the gasket is disposed between the faces such that when the apertures of the members are aligned with the bolt hole, the shielding grommet is received in the recess.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for joining structural units. A structural unit, such as a precast concrete section of pipe, decking, bridge structure, building structure, or pavement, includes a plurality of spaced, longitudinally aligned tubular members. The ends of each structural unit are flush, and the ends of the tubular members are flush with the ends of the structural units. When two of such units are to be joined together, a guide member is inserted in one end of each of the first tubular members in the first structural unit, while an internally threaded insert member is inserted into a corresponding end of each tubular member in the second structural unit. The guide members and insert members have axial apertures with the aperture in the insert member being internally threaded. The two structural units are brought together so that each guide member on the first structural unit enters into the corresponding end of the tubular members containing the inserts in the second structural unit.

Abstract: A tube connection for a water box of a motor vehicle heat exchanger is disclosed. A connecting sleeve is provided which is a component which is separate from the water box and is provided with a connecting area which can be inserted into a corresponding opening of the water box.

Abstract: A gasket for a connection joint of a vehicle exhaust system to seal two sections of the system against leakage of exhaust. The gasket is an integral ring consisting of a main flange portion which is disposed between the connected sections of the exhaust system and a perpendicular radial flange which extends into the exhaust tube. The main flange includes a raised circumferential seal ridge. The radial flange includes a plurality of serrations which engage the interior of the exhaust section to retard rotation and removal of the gasket.

Abstract: A pipe coupling device for holding a metal pipe having a selected diameter within a range of a nominal diameter plus or minus a specified tolerance is also useful for easily determining if any pipe is within specifications. A split metal ring having a diameter equal to the nominal diameter for the metal pipe and a transverse split having a width equal to the specified tolerance is placed around the pipe. A flange having a tapered cylindrical bore having diameter such that the diameter plus twice the thickness of the split metal ring equals the nominal diameter of the metal pipe plus the specified tolerance is fitted over the split metal ring. If the pipe is undersized it will slip through the split metal ring. If the pipe is oversized the flange will not fit completely over the metal ring surrounding the pipe.

Abstract: A wellhead flange assembly 12 is provided for interconnecting the threaded end of an upwardly projecting screwed wellhead 16 with a lower flange of the blowout preventer 24. The flange assembly comprises a threaded adapter 40 including a thin-walled portion 54, a flange support portion 56, and an upper stop portion 52. A wellhead flange 42 includes a plurality of bolt holes 44 and an upper surface 51 for engagement with the lower flange of the blowout preventer. A plurality of securing members 48 are provided for selectively connecting and disconnecting the wellhead flange 42 and the threaded adapter 40. An adapter-to-flange seal 60 is provided for sealing engagement between the threaded adapter 40 and the wellhead flange 42. According the method of the invention, the threaded adapter may be easily heated to facilitate removal from the screwed wellhead, or may be cut off the screwed wellhead without damaging the screwed wellhead, thereby permitting the reuse of the wellhead flange on a new well.

Abstract: A fitting used to bridge a gap in a conduit between fixed ends of a conduit. The fitting includes a first collar at a first end of the fitting having an open end made to a dimension for fitting closely around one of the ends of the conduit, and the first end being flared inwardly of the open end so the first end of the fitting can be slid over the first end of the conduit, whilst the fitting is held angled axially relative to the conduit such that the second end of the conduit is positioned to one side of the conduit. The first collar is sufficiently deep to allow for the fitting to be slid over the first end of the conduit until the second end of the fitting is clear of a second end of the conduit. The fitting can then be pivoted so as to be in line with the conduit, and then slid back to connect with the second end of the conduit.

Abstract: A flowline connector will remotely connect subsea flowlines without the assistance of a diver. The flowline connector has a frame which supports a seal carrier plate assembly. Springs allow axial movement of the carrier plate assembly during engagement of mating hubs of flowlines. A metal seal carried by the carrier plate assembly engages conical seats in the hubs of the two flowlines. An elastomeric test seal located radially outward of the metal seal seals between flat faces of the hubs of the flowlines. The test seals elongate radially to wipe the sealing surfaces clean during the makeup.

Abstract: A pipe adapter flange coupling system for joining two flanged pipe section ends comprises an adapter ring constructed to be positioned between the flanged pipe section ends, a first set of bolts for clamping one flanged pipe section end to one side of the adapter ring, and a second set of bolts for clamping another flanged pipe section end to another side of the adapter ring. The pipe adapter flanged coupling system adapter ring is generally circular and has inner and outer circles of threaded bolt holes. The first set of bolts extending through a compression ring constructed to bear against one flanged pipe section and threadable into the outer ring of bolt holes in the adapter ring. The second set of bolts extendable through another pipe section end and threadable into the inner ring of bolt holes in the adapter ring.

Abstract: A corrugated pipe has a solid joint which is formed fixedly on an end portion of the pipe by polymerization and solidification of a reaction solution which polymerizes quickly at room temperature in such a manner that the joint has a first cylindrical portion which has a first predetermined length from the end of the pipe in the axial direction, or the first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion which is elongated axially outwardly from the first cylindrical portion to a second predetermined length. The first or second cylindrical portion has a locking mechanism such as an annular groove or flange which is so formed as to detachably connect the joint to the joint (H) of another mating corrugated pipe.

Abstract: A protective seal and method for protecting flow line joints from leakage of fluid conveyed thereby when exposed to elevated temperatures, such as fire, employs the use of intumescent material and a channeling structure for channeling the intumescent material into a separation gap caused by thermal separation of adjacent flow line pieces, e.g., pipe sections. The channeling structure may be a channel formed in the connecting flanges, or in a gasket interposed between the pieces. Alternatively, the channeling structure may be an annulus for directing the intumescent material radially inwardly into the separation gap or a channeling strip in a spiral wound gasket. Where a channel is provided in the flange or gasket, a seal element may be used, and the intumescent material material provides a driving force to advance the seal into the separation gap. The intumescent material material may be bounded by a diaphragm or contained within a bladder.

Abstract: A convoluted flange ring for a flange coupler in a piping system the flange ring having an annular bolting disk with an outer rim and an inner rim forming a U-shaped cross section, with the bolting disk having a transitional thickness for improved stress management, the thickness of the bolting disk increasing from the outer rim to the inner rim.

Abstract: A tubular coupling for metal pipes has a flange, a tubular element inserted in the flange and having one end connectable to a pipeline and another end and a ring-shaped insulating element arranged at the other end of the tubular element between the tubular element and the flange.

Abstract: An oil drain tube disposed and connected between a turbocharger and an engine block for providing a fluid communication conduit includes a hollow tubular member having a first insertion end which is receivable within an engine block bore, and a second opposite mounting end having a flange for attaching the oil drain tube to the turbocharger. The insertion end of the oil drain tube having a sealing portion which includes two annular grooves with O-rings circumferentially mounted therein, and a stop portion defined by an annular protuberance formed adjacent to the annular grooves of the tubular member. A leak proof connection is provided at the engine block. The protuberance formed on the drain tube abuts the engine block when the drain tube is connected thereto and limits the axial insertion of the drain tube into the bore.

Abstract: A gasket for use on a exhaust connection between an exhaust manifold and an exhaust pipe includes a spherical sealing portion which mates with sealing portions on both the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. The spherical-to-spherical-to-spherical contact allows adjustment between the various sealing surfaces, while maintaining an adequate seal. Interference fits are utilized to secure the gasket to one of the exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. Further, a method of forming the gasket involves first drawing a sheet into the general shape, and then punching all required openings in the gasket shape.

Abstract: A seal for the articulating ball joint of a vehicle exhaust system to prevent exhaust leakage. Vehicle exhaust systems include several connected sections to direct exhaust from the engine through the catalytic converter and out the tail pipe. At least one articulating ball joint is included to compensate for vibrational movement between the engine and the exhaust system. The joint seal of the present invention incorporate a bi-metal body with a first end secured to a portion of the clamp assembly and a second end which seals the gap between the members of the ball joint to prevent exhaust leakage therebetween.

Abstract: A tubular coupling for metal pipes has a flange, a tubular element inserted in the flange and having one end connectable to a pipeline and another end and a ring-shaped insulating element arranged at the other end of the tubular element between the tubular element and the flange.

Abstract: A locking device for a system of laid pipes comprises a gasket 2 and one or more assembled components which form a hollow cylinder 4 surrounding and accommodating the gasket, the hollow cylinder incorporating an anchoring groove 8. The gasket is elastic and has a solid body portion 9, an integral annular heel member 10, and a plurality of embedded anchoring inserts.

Abstract: A combination fluid flow port which can be used as both a full size threaded port and a full size flange port is provided with an annular ring constructed and arranged to fit closely within a counterbore in the end of a threaded hole in the port to provide a face aligned with and extending radially inwardly from the mating face of the port body for use in enclosing the O-ring seal of a flange type male half connected to the port.

Abstract: An isolation gasket is provided for interposition between joined pieces of a flow line. The gasket has a gasket body which electrically isolates the pieces from one another. In one embodiment the gasket has a pair of composite, insulative linings laminated on opposite sides of a metal core. An endless channel on each side of the gasket body surrounds a central flow opening and is formed of a depth sufficient to extend through the insulative lining and into the metal core. The outer sidewall of each endless channel is at an acute angle to its bottom wall, and the inner sidewall is at an angle of at least ninety degrees with respect to the bottom wall. The channels may be opposed to or offset from one another. Different channel cross-sections are described. An alternative gasket body may eliminate the metal core and be either a laminated composite body or of integral construction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flange ring which is divided in two along a plane extending in the axial direction and wherein, in the zone of the two abutment places each flange half has a bolt at one abutment place and a pocket at the other, so that the bolt on one flange half engages positively in the pocket of the other flange half, the flange ring being formed with holes in both flange halves for the passage of the fastening screws. The characterizing feature of the invention is that the flange ring is divided in the center into two identical halves (1a, 1b) and the bolt (8) so engages positively behind the pocket (9) that the flange halves (1a, 1b) are joined together in the bent state, and after being joined together the flange halves (1a, 1b) cannot be separated in the radial direction with the flange ring (1) flat.

Abstract: A removable clamping device is described which uniformly and effectively joins two fluid transmission lines at their normal termination points, using standard adapter flanges and removable seals and generally "C" shaped clamps having narrow slots therein which are designed to just slip over the smallest diameter of the adapter or fluid line and bear against the respective connecting flanges. The two clamps are held together by threaded bolts which are spaced equally about the clamps and which may be tightened or loosened without exerting undesirable rotational torque about the long axis of the fluid line connection, thus avoiding possible breakage and leakage.

Abstract: A quick-acting pipe connector assembly used to join two pipes. The assembly includes a flange connected to the first pipe. The flange has an end face and a plurality of openings around the periphery of the end face. An end fitting is connected to the second pipe. The end fitting has an end face sized to fit against the flange end face. A force ring is attached to the end fitting and has a plurality of openings around its periphery. A plurality of connector bolts are attached to and extend through force ring openings. Each of the connector bolts extend through one of the flange openings. A lock ring is rotatably attached to the flange. The flange is positioned between the lock ring and the force ring. The lock ring rotates relative to the connector bolts to lock the connector bolts to the flange. A force actuator is disposed in the force ring.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improved containment, detection, and monitoring of leaks of piped substances in which piping systems are constructed of connections of flanged, plastic-lined concentric pipe segments, these segments each having an inner and outer shell with an annulus therebetween and an aperture connecting the annulus with the exterior flange face of the pipe segment. A connector is described which may be placed between pipe segments to be connected and which has annular resilient sealing members and inner plastic seals to provide seals at the connection. The piping system provides an annular containment passageway to capture fluid escaping from the inner shell of a pipe segment and communicate the fluid to a fluid detection port in the connector. The annular containment passageway comprises at least one pipe segment annulus, at least one aperture in the pipe segment, and an annular fluid opening at the connector to communicate fluid toward the fluid detection port.

Abstract: An assembly for aligning and supporting an adapter flange for connecting fluid pressures to a pressure sensor body in place on the body and to keep the flange in an unsealed condition to prevent pressurizing the body and flange until installation of permanent fasteners. The support fasteners keep the flange oriented in its normal usable position, but the fasteners retain the flange spaced from the body sufficiently so that the flange will not seal. This will prevent accidentally pressurizing the flange and pressure sensor body until permanent fasteners have been installed. The pressure sensor body is provided with threaded openings for receiving permanent fasteners and the body and flange are shipped with at least one extra set of permanent fasteners different in length from the fasteners used on the flange to permit adding adapters for a process correction.

Abstract: An annular disk-shaped pipe adaptor permits a small water meter to be connected to a large diameter water pipe. The adaptor has a first side which is adapted to attach to the large flange of the large diameter pipe. The opposing side of the adaptor includes a plurality of outwardly extending threaded studs which are adapted for extending through holes provided in the flange of the inlet pipe of the water meter. A tapered central aperture gradually reduces the flow of water as it passes from the large diameter pipe to the water meter.

Abstract: A special type of flange ring (201) for making bolted flanged joints between axially consecutive component parts of hollow fabrications, such as gas turbine aero engine casings (210). Each flange joint face (206) has, at its radially inner circumference, a radially extending sealing land or flat (216), the remainder of the flange joint face comprising, when in the unstressed condition, a frustoconical surface (209) inclined at a small angle (c.degree.) to the radial plane (207) of the sealing flat (216). The frustoconical surface (209) is drawn into contact with a complementary joint surface (208) when the bolts (204) are tightened. The flange rear face (212) is parallel to the frustoconical surface (209). This configuration creates a joint having a large line reaction force along the sealing land (216), thereby providing efficient sealing against internal pressure even when tension forces in the casing (210) are present. Alternative embodiments are described.

Abstract: A pipe coupling member comprising a collar member, flanges disposed on the collar member for connecting the collar member a support member, the collar member and the support member being adapted cooperatively to substantially encircle a first pipe member, lugs disposed on the collar member for connecting the collar member to a collar assembly substantially encircling a second pipe member, and elongated protrusions extending inwardly from an inside surface of the collar member and adapted to engage an external surface of the first pipe member.

Abstract: A flammable fluid-carrying tube coupling assembly for use in a gas turbine engine includes a pair of fitting members each having an inner hub portion and an outer flange portion, a seal and drain arrangement defined within an annular interface region between the fitting members, and an arrangement for releasably clamping the fitting members to one another. The inner hub portions are attachable to ends of fluid-carrying hollow tubes and disposed relative to one another so as to define a flow passage for fluid communication between the hollow tubes. The outer flange portions are attached to and extend radially outwardly from the inner hub portions and are disposed relative to one another so as to define the annular interface region between the fitting members which provides a path of potential fluid leakage from the flow passage to the exterior of the fitting members.

Abstract: To lock a pipework joint in place, a locking device 5 rests on a flange 4 mounted on the socket end of one of the pipes. The flange has, over at least one portion of its periphery, a radial L-shaped cross-section, the concavity of the L being oriented radially inwardly and mating with a complementary contour on the end of the socket.

Abstract: A pipe restraining member comprising a collar member, flanges disposed on the collar member for connecting the collar member to a support, the collar member and the support being adapted cooperatively to encircle a first pipe member, lugs disposed on the collar member for connecting the collar member to a collar assembly encircling a second pipe member, and discrete groups of protrusions extending inwardly from an inside surface of the collar member and adapted to engage an external surface of the first pipe.

Abstract: A coupling device (10) provides sealing members (24), (26), preferably Indium wire O-rings (72), (74), suitable for sealing engagement with an insulating member (28) under cryogenic, high-pressure conditions. Coupling device (10) is designed to couple a first metal pipe attached to a first adapter (12), and a second metal pipe attached to a second adapter (14), so that fluid may be conveyed via bore (36), chamber (84), and bore (48) under such cryogenic high-pressure conditions. According to the invention, the coupling device (10) provides effective sealing under these extreme conditions while also providing thermal and electrical insulation due to the advantageous construction featuring insulating member (28), first collar member (20) and second collar member (22).

Abstract: The invention relates to a pipe connection in which an intermediate ring which is provided on its end faces with sealing lips is inserted between the widened pipe ends and clamping means are provided which brace the widened pipe ends and the intermediate ring together in a force-locking manner, the sealing lips of the intermediate ring being plastically deformed.

Abstract: A spinning pump (1) connected to a spinning pump block (2) by means of fastening screws (3) comprises a base plate (4) in contact with the connection face (11) of the spinning pump block (2), one or more gear plate (5), a cover plate (6), a drive shaft (7), an inlet channel (8) as well as outlet channels (9) for the spinning fluid, the channels (8, 9) are aligned with corresponding channels of the spinning pump block (2). The fastening screws (3) traverse through passage bores (12) an adapter part (15) connected with the cover plate (6) as well as plates (6,5,4) and are screwed into threaded bores (13) in the spinning pump block (2).

Abstract: An expansion joint is disclosed for connection between fluid flow conduits for permitting the expansion and contraction of the conduits while sealing same. The joint includes telescoping cylindrical members each connectable to a conduit and having a rolling seal or membrane connected therebetween to prevent leakage of fluid out of the joint. One of the members includes an inwardly turned, annular shoulder formed so as to closely surround the other member during full relative movement between the members to prevent the seal from coming in contact with foreign matter. The expansion joint is provided with a plurality of guide rods which are arranged circumferentially around the pipe joint and serve to lock the rolling seal in operative position with one member and to guide the movement of the other member during movement of members relative to each other.

Abstract: A sealing ring having a predetermined axis of symmetry is formed of a resiliently compressible elastomer for use in a sealing ring system in which two members are secured together with the ring interposed therebetween. The sealing ring has an annular base portion that has substantially parallel first and second axially extending surfaces with each surface having a first axial edge and a second axial edge spaced therefrom, and the second axial edges are joined by a radially extending surface. Integrally formed with the base portion is an annular head portion that extends between both of the first axial edges of the axially extending surfaces of the base portion. The head portion has a predetermined maximum axial thickness and at least one substantially planar surface extending generally radially a predetermined distance from the first axial edge of at least one of the axially extending surfaces of the base, whereby each of the planar surfaces and the adjacent axially extending surfaces form a shoulder.

Abstract: A self-aligned flanged coupling for a pair of product transport pipes comprising a male member, a female member disposable in coupling relation to the male member, a clamping assembly mating with the male and female members for releasably securing the members, and an O-ring for disposed between the male and female members, wherein the male member comprises a first pipe, an annular flange for receiving the O-ring extending outwardly and circumferentially about the outer diameter of the first pipe and secured to the pipe having a recess disposed therein to receive the O-ring, wherein the pipe extends beyond the annular flange, wherein the female member comprises a second pipe, a support extending outwardly and circumferentially about the outer diameter of the second pipe, wherein the support extends beyond the second pipe, and a flanged portion extending outwardly from the second pipe and secured to the support having an orifice therein also adapted to receive the O-ring, wherein the O-ring is disposed within t

Abstract: A metallic seal ring assembly including a U-shaped ring having a bight section and a pair of legs, a flange on the end of each of the legs, each flange including a radial surface and an annular surface, the distance between the radial surfaces being greater than the width of the bight section of the ring and a resilient sealing material filling the space between the legs of the ring.

Abstract: The improved housing coupling mechanism includes a first housing such as a motor housing having a first end in abutting relationship to a second housing such as a pump housing. The first housing includes a plurality of slots arranged about the housing perimeter and in a spaced relationship one to another and from the first end of the housing. The second housing includes a plurality of bosses, each boss being configured for coupling an attachment means thereto. Each attachment means includes a fastener (such as a bolt or threaded shaft) and an accompanying plate positionable to be in engagement with one of the slots in the first housing. Each fastener is positionally adjustable in a continuum, thereby providing a force to couple the first housing to the second housing. Coupling is accomplished when each attachment means is adjusted to provide a clamping force between its plate and the slot engaged by the plate.

Abstract: An adapter fitting made of two parts, a mounting member containing a fluid cavity and a flange member having bolt holes therein, is designed to enable fluid flow components of the type which can be bolted together and provide sealing at mating faces to be used with threaded connections and bolt-on flange connections.

Abstract: A conduit coupling member for use with a second coupling member, comprising: a generally tubular body having a bore along its longitudinal axis; an integral and portion of the body having a nose portion and an annular groove in the bore juxtaposed the nose portion which together define a cantilever lip deflectable at least partially in a direction of the longitudinal axis; and the nose portion having an outer surface, a portion of which effects a seal when the lip is longitudinally deflected.

Abstract: An adapter fitting made of two parts, a mounting member containing a fluid cavity and a flange member having bolt holes therein, is designed to enable fluid flow components of the type which can be bolted together and provide sealing at mating faces to be used with threaded connections and bolt-on flange connections.

Abstract: An adapter fitting made of two parts, a mounting member containing a fluid cavity and a flange member having bolt holes therein, is designed to enable fluid flow components of the type which can be bolted together and provide sealing at mating faces to be used with threaded connections and bolt-on flange connections.