Jacketing around pipe bends or sweeps would require which component?

• A. Rubber gaskets
• B. Plastic caps
• C. Foam fillers
• D. Metal gores

Answer: (D)

When you jacket around a bend, the outer surface must follow the pipe’s curve. Metal gores are wedge-shaped segments cut from the jacket stock that fit around the bend, allowing the jacket to wrap smoothly and tightly without wrinkling or gaps. They provide the curved contour needed for a continuous, weatherproof finish at sweeps and elbows. Rubber gaskets seal joints between straight sections, plastic caps cover ends, and foam fillers fill voids but don’t shape the exterior around curves. The gore pieces are specifically used to handle curvature, making them the right choice.