IPC 7 English version F16L 57/00-F16L 101:70

F16L05700-F16L10170

SECTION F – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING

F 16

ENGINEERING ELEMENTS OR UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

F 16 L

PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

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Protection of pipes or objects of similar shape against external or internal damage or wear (supporting of pipes inside other pipes or sleeves F16L 7/00; used in connection with end fittings of hoses F16L 35/00; protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation F16L 58/00; protection thereof during transport B65D, e.g. B65D 59/00)

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against cracking or buckling [7]

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against fire or other external sources of extreme heat [7]

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against wear (F16L 57/04 takes precedence) [7]

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Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation (supporting of pipes inside other pipes or sleeves F16L 7/00; compound tubes F16L 9/14; cleaning pipes or tubes B08B 9/02)

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by means of internal or external coatings (coatings for thermal insulation F16L 59/00; methods or machines for applying coatings, see the relevant places, e.g. B28B 21/94) [2]

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Coatings characterised by the materials used (F16L 58/16 takes precedence; compositions, see the relevant classes, e.g. C04B) [2]

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by cement, concrete, or the like [2]

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by metal [2]

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by rubber or plastics [2]

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by tar or bitumen [2]

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by ceramic or vitreous materials [2]

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the coating being in the form of a bandage (apparatus for covering cores by winding B65H 81/00) [2]

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specially adapted for pipe fittings [2]

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Thermal insulation in general (heat, sound insulation in buildings E04B; heat insulation of steam engines F01B 31/08; heat insulation in rotary piston machines or engines F01C 21/06; heat insulation of pumps F04C 29/04; thermal insulation of pressure vessels F17C 1/12; vessels not under pressure, with provision for insulation F17C 3/02)

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Shape or form of insulating materials, with or without coverings integral with the insulating materials (chemical aspects, see the relevant classes)

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Arrangements using dry fillers, e.g. using slag wool

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in prefabricated shells or covers [2]

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Arrangements using an air layer or vacuum

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065

using vacuum (F16L 59/075 takes precedence) [7]

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the air layer being enclosed by one or more layers of insulation [7]

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075

the air layer or the vacuum being delimited by longitudinal channels distributed around the circumference of a tube [7]

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Means for preventing radiation, e.g. with metal foil

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Bandages or covers for the protection of the insulation, e.g. against the influence of the environment or against mechanical damage (integral with insulating materials F16L 59/02)

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Rigid covers for elbows [7]

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Arrangements for supporting insulation from the wall or body insulated, e.g. by means of spacers between pipe and heat-insulating material; Arrangements specially adapted for supporting insulated bodies

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125

Helical spacers [7]

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Resilient supports [7]

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135

Hangers or supports specially adapted for insulated pipes [7]

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Arrangements for the insulation of pipes or pipe systems (F16L 59/02 to F16L 59/12 take precedence)

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147

the insulation being located inwardly of the outer surface of the pipe [5]

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for underground pipes [7]

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153

for flexible pipes [5]

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Arrangements specially adapted to local requirements at flanges, junctions, valves, or the like (means in or on valves for heating or cooling F16K 49/00)

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adapted for joints [5]

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for non-disconnectable joints [5]

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adapted for expansion-compensation devices [7]

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adapted for bends [5]

Indexing scheme associated with groups F16L 55/26 to F16L 55/48, relating to uses and applications of pigs or moles. The indexing codes should be unlinked. [6]

Note

Attention is drawn to Chapter IV of the Guide which sets forth the rules concerning the application and presentation of the different types of indexing code. [6]

101:

Uses or applications of pigs or moles [6]

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Treating the inside of pipes [6]

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Cleaning [6]

101:

Drying [6]

101:

Coating by application of fluent materials, e.g. painting [6]

101:

Lining other than coating [6]

101:

Expelling gases or fluids [6]

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Inspecting, measuring or testing [6]

101:

Separating transported fluids [6]

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Pulling cables or the like [6]

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Stopping leaks [6]

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Drill-well operations [6]

F16L 39/00 - F16L 55/48