Sealing socket and method for arranging a sealing socket to a tube
AssigneeStiching Energieonderzoek Centrum Nederland
InventorsFrans Rusting, Petrus Paulus Antonius Catharina Pex, Jacobus Anna Josephus Peters
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Abstract
Sealing socket (1) and method for arranging a sealing socket to a tube (2). A sealing socket (1) comprises a sleeve (3) having an outer dimension somewhat larger than the tube (2) to be sealed, defining an annular compartment (4) between the tube (2) and the sleeve (3), in which a gasket (6) is introduced. The gasket material is pressurised by a pressure ring (7) which is permanently connected by welding (8) to the sleeve (3).
Claims15
Sealing socket for a tube, comprising a sleeve part (3, 13, 23) defining a compartment in which a deformable gasket material (6) is received, said compartment comprising in axial direction of said sleeve part an endclosure for axial defining of said compartment, said compartment being provided in axial direction at the end remote from the endclosure with gasket pressurising means, characterised in that, said gasket pressurising means comprise a pressurising ring (7, 17, 27) being connected with said sleeve through a permanent joint (8, 18, 28) and extending from said connection in one direction in said compartment and in the other direction outside of said compartment.
Socket for a tube according to one of the preceding claims comprising a clamping connection.
Socket according to one of the preceding claims wherein in said gasket comprises graphite material.
Socket according to one of the precedings claims, wherein said gasket pressurising means comprise spring means arranged between said gasket and said pressure ring.
Socket according to one of the preceding claims comprising a connector.
Socket according to one of the preceding claims comprising an endclosure.
Socket according to one of the precedings claims wherein said sleeve part and/or ring shaped part comprises stainless steel.
Assembly comprising a sealing socket according to one of the preceding claims, provided at the extremity of a tube.
Method for providing a sealing socket to a tube, comprising provision of a sleeve over said tube, said sleeve defining a compartment, introducing a gasket in said compartment and pressurising said gasket to provide a sealing between said tube and said sleeve, characterised in that, pressurising of said gasket is effected by introducing a pressure ring in said sleeve engaging said gasket, pressurising said pressure ring relative to said sleeve and providing a permanent connection between said pressure ring and said sleeve, said pressurising ring extending on the one hand from said connection in said compartment and on the other hand from said connection outside of said compartment.
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