摘要 |
An end fitting (10) for a tubular member (40) and a method of applying an end fitting (10) to a tubular member (40), according to which an end portion of the tubular member (40) is placed in an annular space defined between an outer ferrule (14) and a tubular insert (12) having a tapered inner wall and a radially outwardly-directed force is applied to the insert (12) to force it into engagement with the tubular member (40). <IMAGE> |