摘要 |
<p>Embodiments of the invention provide an annular pipe insert and pipe assembly system that includes a first pipe segment having a cut end with a face end coupled to a second pipe segment with an insert. The insert includes an annular main body portion including a rear surface and an opposed front surface extending from an inner diameter of the insert. The front surface can include a beveled portion coupled to a top surface portion that extends from the inner diameter of the insert to the beveled portion. The assembly system also includes an inner flange portion coupled to the front surface and extending away from the beveled portion, and an outer flange portion coupled to the inner flange portion. The cut end is inserted into the second pipe segment whereby the face end of the first pipe segment is coupled to the rear surface of the main body portion.</p> |