Pipe joint

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pipe joint for connecting tubular conduits, in particular for connecting lengths of pipe to form a fluid transport system. The pipe joint (2) comprises: a conduit (14) formed with at least one connection end (18). The or each connection end (18) comprises: a wall defining a receiving recess (8) for receiving an end of a pipe length (4); a groove (12) formed to a depth in an internal surface of the wall of the receiving recess (8); and a channel (34) communicating between the groove (12) and an external surface of the connection end (18). The pipe joint further comprises a connector (30) formed from a length of material which is seatable within the groove (12) via the channel (34) and which is wider than the depth of the groove (12) so that when seated within the groove (12) the connector (30) extends into the receiving recess (8).

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