Apparatus for cleaning pipes

摘要

In order to clean pipes of swarf or similar particles, an apparatus which allows working in cycles irrespective of the pipe length is to be provided. In addition, the apparatus to be provided is to be easily adaptable to the respective pipe diameter. The apparatus for cleaning pipes comprises a cleaning cartridge (1), which is operated for example by means of compressed air through the pipe (6) to be cleaned. The cleaning cartridge bears a cleaning ring (5) and a gasket (8). The cleaning cartridge (1) is introduced into the pipe to be cleaned by a feeding unit (2) and, after passing through the pipe, is received by an accepting station (3) and returned for further use by means of a return station (4). The cleaning of pipes of swarf or similar particles. <IMAGE>