Patent ID: 6467811
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: F16L

Abstract:
A flanged connection repair device for compressing a flanged connection between a first conduit with a first flange and a second conduit with a second flange, the first and second flanges being connected by bolts, said device comprising:a. first and second transfer flanges, each having a first side and a second side and a first piece and a second piece; b. said first and second transfer flanges being connected by two or more tension rods and tension nuts; c. said first and second pieces being connected by two or more transfer flange joints on said first side for reversible attachment around the conduits; d. said first and second transfer flanges having one or more ram studs removably attached on and projecting from said second side between said first and second transfer flanges and the flanges; and e. said first and second transfer flanges being axially compressed towards each other along the conduits by torquing said tension nuts on said tension rods, thereby axially compressing first and second flanges on the conduits with said ram studs.