VERFAHREN UND FORMTEIL ZUM HERSTELLEN EINER PRESSVERBINDUNG ZWISCHEN EINEM FITTING UND EINEM IN DIE AUFNAHME DES FITTINGS EINGESCHOBENEN ROHRENDE

摘要

The method is used for producing a connection between a press fitting (1) and the end of a pipe (3) inserted into a socket (2) on the fitting which contains a sealing ring (5). It comprises using a forming tool (8) to shape the ring before or during the insertion of the pipe end, after which the fitting and pipe are cold worked to seal them together. An Independent claim is included for the forming tool.