Method for joining tubular bodies with a connector

摘要

A method of coupling components in a fluid handling system is provided. A connector and a tubular body having both a metallic layer and a polymeric layer are coupled with a thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is positioned proximate a port of the connector and the tubular body and connector are positioned relative to one another. A conductor is energized causing heat transfer from the metallic layer of the tubular body to the polymeric layer of the tubular body and to the thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material is deformed and a bond is formed between the tubular body and the connector.