Systems and methods of the inventive subject matter are directed to components that are used to form lengths of conduit. Such a system can include a male component and a female component, where the male component has a male conical tapered surface on a threaded end and the female component comprises a female conical tapered surface on a threaded end. A B nut can be slid over the male component so a sleeve can be screwed onto the threaded end of the male component, and the B nut can then screw onto the threaded end of the female component, thereby pulling on the sleeve to bring the male component and the female component toward each other. Systems of the inventive subject matter are made from non-metal materials such as machinable ceramics, plastics, polymers, and the like.