Spring finger connector

Details Spring finger connector Spring finger connector

1981-05-18

1983-02-15

Callaghan, Thomas F.

Pipe joints or couplings

Essential catch

Leaf spring

285340, 285331, 285DIG18, F16L 3712

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043737536

ABSTRACT:
A tension spring finger connector is provided for offshore pipelines. The connector makes use of a metal seal which is reusable and does not require a diver for subsea connection operations. The holding components of the connector are colleted spring fingers and a combination drivelock ring. Sealing is accomplished with a combination of a seal ring and a flexible cantilevered support.

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"Industrial Sealing Technology" by H. Hugo Buchter, 1979.
"Gamah Metal Seal Couplings" from the Gamah Design Handbook Gamah Division of Stanley Aviation Corp., P.O. Box 20308, Denver, Co. 80220.

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