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Process for providing a metal connector fixed to a pipe of composite material and pipe thus made

US4549919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 1982
Grant dateOct 29, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L47/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is provided a process for providing a metal connector fixed to a pipe of composite material and a pipe thus made. A pipe carries at one of its extremities a metal connector, and a first film of elastomer being interposed between the two and adhering to each of them an adhesive. At the level of this extremity, the pipe also carries a metal casing which is held solidly on the connector by a band and a second film of an elastomer which is interposed between the casing and the pipe and adheres by means of an adhesive to each of them. The pipes according to the invention are suitable for use in offshore oil exploration.

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