摘要 |
<p>A pipe connector 10 comprises a body 12 defining a through passage 14 to receive an end region of a pipe . A securing arrangement 20 is provided on the body. The securing arrangement comprises a carrier 22 and securing means 24 carried by the carrier. The securing means 24 being moveable between a gripping condition in which the pipe can be gripped by the securing means 24, and a release condition in which the pipe can be removed from the pipe connector 10. The connector 10 can further comprise a locking means to lock the securing arrangement in the body. The mounting device is used to mount a sealing article on a pipe to avoid damage to the sealing article from the end of the pipe. It comprises a holding portion which holds the sealing article, and a skirt portion which can be arranged on an end region of the pipe. The sealing article is moved across the skirt portion on to the pipe. The mounting device can further comprise an insertion portion which inserts into the pipe and extends from the skirt portion.</p> |