Assembly and method for testing the integrity of stuffing tubes

Details Assembly and method for testing the integrity of stuffing tubes Assembly and method for testing the integrity of stuffing tubes

1996-03-14

1997-08-26

Brock, Michael

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

73 498, G01M 302

Patent

active

056612303

ABSTRACT:
A stuffing tube integrity checking assembly includes first and second annular seals, with each seal adapted to be positioned about a stuffing tube penetration component. An annular inflation bladder is provided, the bladder having a slot extending longitudinally therealong and including a separator for sealing the slot. A first valve is in fluid communication with the bladder for introducing pressurized fluid to the space defined by the bladder when mounted about the tube. First and second releasible clamps are provided. Each clamp assembly is positioned about the bladder for securing the bladder to one of the seals for thereby establishing a fluid-tight chamber about the tube.

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