Patent ID: 6406063
Filing Date: 2002-06-18
Classification: B29C,B29D,F16L

Abstract:
A pipe fitting for coupling together opposed ends of two plastics pipes by fusion welding, the pipe fitting comprising an annular body having an inner cylindrical surface of plastics material surrounding a cylindrical cavity for receiving opposed ends of two plastics pipes to be coupled together, an electrically conductive coil provided in said inner cylindrical surface and surrounding the cylindrical cavity, the coil having opposed ends, a pair of terminals each connected to a respective end of the coil and provided on the body for connection to a source of controlled electrical power, and an annular reinforcing member disposed in the body and surrounding the coil, the annular reinforcing member having a grooved surface which interfaces the annular body, the grooved surface defining a plurality of axially facing surfaces, and said annular reinforcing member having sufficient tensile strength so that the pipeline incorporating the fitting is subjectable to a fluid pressure greater than 25 bars without failure.