Gasket retainer for use in pipe joints

摘要

A retainer for use in a pipe joint having a pair of tubular joint members for holding an annular gasket in position between opposed end faces of the joint members. The retainer comprises an end wall portion positionable on one side face of the gasket, a cylindrical portion extending from the end wall portion substantially perpendicular thereto for preventing the gasket from moving radially thereof, and an engaging portion provided on the cylindrical portion and engageable with an end portion of one of the joint members. The end wall portion has a cutout for passing the gasket therethrough.