Pipe joint

A pipe joint comprising:

• a pair of pipe-shaped joint members consisting of a first joint member and a second joint member,
• a circular annular gasket which is interposed between end surfaces of both joint members,
• a male threaded member formed on the first joint member;
• and
• a female threaded member formed on the second joint member,
• wherein the first and the second joint members each comprises:
• a cylindrical sleeve body which inner periphery forms a fluid passage;
• and a flange projecting from the sleeve body,
• wherein each flange is integrally formed with an end portion of each joint member, and end surfaces of the flanges face each other in an opposed manner,
• wherein an excessive fasten preventing gap is formed between the flanges,
• wherein the excessive fasten preventing gap is smaller than a thickness of the gasket,
• wherein the male threaded member comprises a male threaded portion and a cover portion,
• wherein the cover portion comprises no thread and covers outer peripheral surfaces of the excessive fasten preventing gap upon the joint members being fastened.