摘要 |
A coupling for creating a fluid-conducting connection between a pipe and a stub, where the stub has no pipe-supporting extension over which the pipe is to be slid. The coupling includes a coupling body having a forward end for being secured to the stub, a rearward end for receiving the pipe, and an internal bore therethrough; stub securing means for securing the forward end of the coupling body to the stub; a gripper located within the internal bore of said coupling body for gripping said pipe; gripper retaining means for retaining said gripper within said coupling body during handling of the coupling body; pipe-supporting means for providing internal support for an end section of the pipe being engaged by the coupling; gripper engaging means for causing the gripper to grip the pipe; and sealing means for creating a seal between the stub and the pipe.
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