Patent ID: 6129217
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B04C

Abstract:
A hydrocyclone comprising:a tubular body having an underflow end, an opposite overflow end, an axially extending outer surface, and a retaining membersaid outer surface comprising a cylindrical portion, connecting to a frusto-conical portion which tapers toward said underflow end, and terminates in a frusto-conical spigot, wherein said spigot is partially surrounded circumferentially by a cylindrical skirt which terminates in a radially projecting stop member, wherein said stop member is hexagonal, andwherein said retaining member threadably mates with said tubular body at at least one of said underflow end or of said overflow end, said retaining member terminating in an outwardly projecting cap flange wherein said retaining member allows said tubular body a small amount of axial movement when the tubular body is fitted in opposing apertures of respective opposing wall members.