What is link seal used for?

Link Seal is a modular seal that can be used in many applications that need to be water tight. The applications include core drilling through a concrete wall, a sleeve and link seal pairing for new wall construction, going through floors and ceilings.

Are link seals watertight?

Model “S-316” Link-Seal® modular seals are shipped as a belt of interconnecting rubber links. When the bolts are tightened, Link-Seal modular seals expand to create a gas and water tight seal.

What is a pipe link seal?

Link-Seals are a mechanical seal that are supplied in a belt form with a series of interconnecting rubber links, pressure plates & bolts that when tightened create a gas, air & watertight seal between the pipe & core hole (Annular Space).

Who makes Link seals?

Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds series Link-Seal is the quick, economical way to seal around conduit in concrete walls, floors and casings. Link-Seal is a modular mechanical seal used for any type of penetration.

Is Link seal fire rated?

These seals are Factory Mutual approved for use as a 1-hour fire stop and can handle temperature extremes of –67°F to +400°F.

Does sewer pipe go under footing?

Any pipe that passes under a footing or through a foundation wall shall be provided with a relieving arch, or a pipe sleeve pipe shall be built into the foundation wall. Exterior water supply system piping shall be installed not less than 48 inches (1219 mm) below grade. 305.6. 1 Sewer depth.

Are link seals fire rated?

How do you seal a pipe on a concrete wall?

To keep these unwelcome visitors out of your home, seal around all pipes with QUIKRETE® Hydraulic Water-Stop Cement or QUIKRETE® Quick-Setting Cement. They are specially formulated so they can be sculpted to fit securely around pipes for and effective, watertight seal.

What is a relieving arch in plumbing?

The pressure relieving arch is used for surrounding an uncut individual pipe or a plurality of uncut pipes within a piping system for preventing pipe breakage by relieving and preventing structural strain from loads of walls, footings, foundations or ground around the pipe or piping system.

How do you seal a pipe through a foundation wall?

Polyurethane Seals for Foundation Pipe Penetrations The preferred method is to inject the gap around the pipe with high-viscosity polyurethane. This polymer can be used on both wet and dry materials, and it can work its way into small hairline cracks to make a more powerful bond.

What is link Seal pipe seal?

LINK-SEAL ®. A modular, elastomer sealing system that creates a permanent, hydrostatic seal for nearly any cylindrical object as it passes through a barrier. LINK-SEAL ® modular seals are considered to be the premier method for permanently sealing pipes of any size passing through walls, floors and ceilings.

Where can I find link-seal® modular seal?

Trumbull Manufacturing is an approved Link-Seal® Modular Seal master distributor. Don’t be fooled by “look-alikes”. Specify and use original Link-Seal® Modular Seals! Nitrile seal elements, for oil, fuels, motor oil and kerosene, or for low durometer EPDM compound or silicone, see Link-Seal® Modular Seals catalog.

Can century-line™ sleeves be installed with link-seal® modular seals?

For the system approach, metal or non-conductive Century-Line™ sleeves with water stops may be ordered with LINK-SEAL ® modular seals to ensure correct positioning and a water tight seal of the installation within poured concrete walls. Install in up to 75% less time compared to lead-oakum joints, hand-fitted flashings, mastics, or casing boots.

What is the best way to seal a pipe?

LINK-SEAL® modular seals are considered to be the premier method for permanently sealing pipes of any size passing through walls, floors and ceilings. In fact, any cylindrical object may be quickly, easily and permanently sealed against the entry of water, soil or backfill material.