摘要 |
An apparatus for forming a flange on the end of a pipe comprises a flange assembly that is provided on the end of the pipe and a clamp assembly that circumferentially engages the outer surface of the pipe. The flange assembly is connected to the clamp assembly. In one aspect, the flange assembly comprises a body having a flange end and a pipe receiving end separated by a stem. The stem includes one or more sealing means for forming a seal between the flange assembly and the pipe. A method of forming a flange on the end of a pipe using the aforementioned apparatus is also provided. |