Abstract: A v-band clamp having a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end, a latch assembly located at the first and second ends of the band, and a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath the band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges. The latch assembly includes a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp and the plurality of v-insert segments include a first v-insert segment attached to the band and a second v-insert, wherein, when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, the band moves circumferentially independently relative to the second v-insert segment.

Abstract: A v-band clamp having a band extending circumferentially from a first end to a second end, a latch assembly located at the first and second ends of the band, and a plurality of v-insert segments located radially underneath the band when the v-band clamp is tightened on a pair of tubular body end flanges. The latch assembly includes a fastener used to tighten the v-band clamp and the plurality of v-insert segments include a first v-insert segment attached to the band and a second v-insert, wherein, when the v-band clamp is tightened on the pair of end flanges, the band moves circumferentially independently relative to the second v-insert segment.

Abstract: A sure-seal rolling pin assembly of a lapping and polishing machine for substantially eliminating friction between the sure-seal rolling pin assembly and a work carrier and for substantially reducing particle contamination between the sure-seal rolling pin assembly and the work carrier. The lapping and polishing machine has a plurality of gears operatively connected to one another by the work carrier and each gear has a counterbore which has a surface. The sure-seal rolling pin comprises a pin, a plurality of ball bearing units and a torsionally stretchable seal. The pin has a longitudinal axis, a head portion and a body portion connected to the head portion and the head portion has a diameter and an outer surface. The body portion has a lower surface located adjacent the outer surface and is removably inserted into the counterbore of one of the gears.