Patent ID: 6561521
Filing Date: 2003-05-13
Classification: E21B,F16J,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
An annular metal-to-metal sealing system, comprising:at least one metal member defining an annular sealing surface; an annular seal body composed of high strength metal material being positioned in substantially concentric relation with said annular sealing surface and having at least one flexible portion defining an annular end being flexed during assembly and developing a seal activating force; an annular sealing lip projecting from said annular end and defining an annular seal recess; and at least one annular soft metal sealing insert being supported within said annular seal recess of said annular sealing lip and being maintained in sealing engagement with said annular sealing surface by said seal activating force of said at least one flexible portion of said annular seal body.