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Lubrication and self-cleaning system for expansion mandrel

US6557640B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2000
Grant dateMay 6, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L15/003
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An expansion mandrel includes a lubrication system for lubricating the trailing edge portion of the interface between the expansion mandrel and a tubular member during the radial expansion of the tubular member.

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