Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for discharging the internal surface of a plastic pipe (12) provides a saddle (32) having an internal cavity (35) formed therein for permitting threadable engagement of a shaft (24). The shaft (24) has a cutter (40) at one end for penetrating the plastic pipe (12) upon engagement. The shaft (24) also has a nozzle (28) formed adjacent to the cutter (40) for spraying an antistatic fluid (26) into the plastic pipe (12) for discharging the plastic pipe (12).
Patent Number:
5,173,333
Date Of Issue:
12/21/1992
Inventors:
Oren Tranbarger; Clarence R. McGinnis; David H. Strain
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