摘要 |
<p>An expandable sealing element (1) for an elongated, hollow body such as a pipeline (10) comprises a balloon element (3) which is inflatable by means of a filling medium and is provided with stiffening means to at least partially counteract the expansion of the sealing element in the longitudinal direction of the body to be sealed off. Said stiffening means comprise a separate sheath (2) which is composed of a knitted material. Preferably the sheath (2) is a circular-knit knitted material in one piece.</p> |