Methods and apparatus (510) for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection are disclosed.

A fitting is assembled into the opening.

A preassembled mechanical pipe coupling having spacers is disclosed.

A connecting member for covering members by which a casing is assembled connecting the covering members of, for example, an electronic device, and a connecting structure using the connecting member.

The valve fitting 1;30) is assembled through the opening (3) in the body (2;2').

Methods and apparatus (510) for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection are disclosed.

The second fitting component is adapted to be joined to the first fitting component to provide a seal between the gripping member and at least one of the first and second fitting components.

The tubular joiner can be shipped and assembled using locally available plastic tubing.

The male coupler housing may be used to actuate the receptacle housing door during insertion and mating of and assembled male coupler to an assembled receptacle.

A preassembled pipe coupling and method for joining pipe segments in an end-to- end relationship.

When each tower section is properly aligned and bolted, the mechanical bond of the structural flanges is also joined together.

Glazing material (80) is inserted into the base longitudinal member (10) joined by connectors (130).

A tube fitting (400) for connection with an end portion of a tube (410) includes a fitting body (420) having a tube socket (424) for receiving the end portion of the tube.

The flow tube is joined by brazing via connecting rings (105) to the balance bar halves and to an inner end of the pegs.

For further securing of the connection, the pressing sleeve can be pressed together here with the sheathing (8) by an appropriate deformation.