Dissimilar piping joint arrangement, including a first pipe section and a second pipe section and a dissimilar piping joint between the pipe sections, the first and second consecutive pipe sections being made of first and second metallic materials respectively with different material behavior and properties. An improved lifetime and extended applicability is achieved in that said dissimilar piping joint is a coupling joint, said first pipe section made of said first metallic material is provided at one end with a first coupling made of said first metallic material, said second pipe section made of said second metallic material is provided at one end with a second coupling made of said second metallic material, and the first coupling and the second coupling are bolted together, whereby a first seal is established by direct metallic contact between the front faces of the first coupling and the second coupling.

Dissimilar piping joint arrangement, including a first pipe section and a second pipe section and a dissimilar piping joint between the pipe sections, the first and second consecutive pipe sections being made of first and second metallic materials respectively with different material behavior and properties. An improved lifetime and extended applicability is achieved in that said dissimilar piping joint is a coupling joint, said first pipe section made of said first metallic material is provided at one end with a first coupling made of said first metallic material, said second pipe section made of said second metallic material is provided at one end with a second coupling made of said second metallic material, and the first coupling and the second coupling are bolted together, whereby a first seal is established by direct metallic contact between the front faces of the first coupling and the second coupling.

A turbocharger flange includes a mounting face for attaching a turbocharger to a manifold, wherein the mounting face includes a guiding structure for guiding the flange to an operative position in relation to the manifold.

A joint seal system and method may include a seal and a band. The seal may be positioned between abutting flanges of two adjacent duct sections. A band may be positioned over the two flanges and the flange interface. The joint seal system and method may be configured to mitigate and/or eliminate leakage of pressure, flue gases, condensate, and/or any other fluid, gas, and/or vapor between abutting flanges of duct sections at a flange interface.

A joint seal system and method may include a seal and a band. The seal may be positioned between abutting flanges of two adjacent duct sections. A band may be positioned over the two flanges and the flange interface. The joint seal system and method may be configured to mitigate and/or eliminate leakage of pressure, flue gases, condensate, and/or any other fluid, gas, and/or vapor between abutting flanges of duct sections at a flange interface.

The system comprises a clamping collar (10) having a clamping band (14) suitable for being tightened around the abutting ends (12A, 12′A) of the two tubes (12, 12′). The collar (10) has a retaining tab (30) that presents a fastener portion (32) whereby said retaining tab (30) is fastened to the band (14) of the collar and that extends substantially axially towards an attachment portion (34) of said retaining tab (30) whereby said retaining tab is suitable for being attached to the first tube (12) in the vicinity of its first end (12A).

The system comprises a clamping collar (10) having a clamping band (14) suitable for being tightened around the abutting ends (12A, 12′A) of the two tubes (12, 12′). The collar (10) has a retaining tab (30) that presents a fastener portion (32) whereby said retaining tab (30) is fastened to the band (14) of the collar and that extends substantially axially towards an attachment portion (34) of said retaining tab (30) whereby said retaining tab is suitable for being attached to the first tube (12) in the vicinity of its first end (12A).

A tubular connection system includes a connector coupled to a tubular segment, the connector having a first bore with a first bore diameter and a mating connector coupled to the connector, the mating connector having a second bore with a second bore diameter. The connector includes a plurality of connector lugs extending into the first bore. The connector also includes a plurality of gaps, respective gaps of the plurality of gaps are arranged between adjacent connector lugs of the plurality of connector lugs in a first alternating pattern. The plurality of connectors lugs are arranged in connector lug rows. The mating connector includes a plurality of mating lugs radially outward. The mating connector also includes a plurality of openings, respective openings of the plurality of openings are arranged between adjacent mating lugs of the plurality of mating lugs. The plurality of mating lugs are arranged in mating lug rows.

An irrigation pipe assembly that utilizes a pipe that is made of a durable material, e.g., stainless steel or aluminum. During fabrication, the pipe is equipped with a plurality of components, i.e., a flange assembly, a truss mount, and an outlet, without drilling, welding, or the like. In this manner, a method of fabrication is provided that enables a plurality of components to be assembled to the pipe without compromising the integrity of the pipe material or treated surface so that galvanizing or painting is not required after the plurality of components have been fitted to the pipe.

An irrigation pipe assembly that utilizes a pipe that is made of a durable material, e.g., stainless steel or aluminum. During fabrication, the pipe is equipped with a plurality of components, i.e., a flange assembly, a truss mount, and an outlet, without drilling, welding, or the like. In this manner, a method of fabrication is provided that enables a plurality of components to be assembled to the pipe without compromising the integrity of the pipe material or treated surface so that galvanizing or painting is not required after the plurality of components have been fitted to the pipe.