Pre-loading joint flanges
CA 1103429 A · Owner: Exxon Production Research Company · Inventors: Orr, Willis P.
Overview
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A method for use in connecting flanges of a tubular joint is disclosed. A uniform pressure is applied to the flanges of the joint up to a desired preselected, measurable compression after which the nuts and bolts used to secure the flanges together are made up hand-tight. The preselected compression applied to the flanges is then released. -1-
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- Granted June 23, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 23, 1998.
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