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Apparatus and system for electro-fusion of polyethylene pipeline

US10471661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2015
Grant dateNov 12, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L47/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a connection between two tubular sections having a polymeric outer surface jacket, using electrofusion to fusion bond a casing of similar, non-crosslinked polymer to the outer surface of the tubular sections.

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