Microtunneling is becoming one of the most common forms of underground construction to help mitigate disruption of the area where the project is taking place. And this year Press-Seal’s customer, Northern Concrete Pipe, was able to assist in achieving a new U.S. record for a single bore of pipe that stretches nearly ¾ of a […]
How can fire suppression tanks save lives and property?
October 7, 2019
If you had to call the fire department and they ran out of water, what do you think the odds are of them saving your property or the lives of you and your family? In many rural settings across the States and Canada, these properties are at a much higher risk for a greater loss […]
5 Misconceptions about Cast-In Seals
April 30, 2017
Cast-in seals for precast structures are unique for a lot of reasons and you’re here reading this because you have questions about the seal, right? So let us fill you in on 5 misconceptions you might have. Complicated Seal Costs More Because the seal is cast into the structure, you might think it’s a more […]
Stop Mortaring Manhole Connectors
January 19, 2017
You might be required to mortar manhole connectors inside your structures. Maybe you are concerned about materials gathering between the pipe and the connector. You might mortar the connectors because that’s the way it’s always been done. We say stop. Connector Cannot Flex When mortaring the inside of a manhole connector you take away one […]
How Can A Rubber Gasket Break A Concrete Pipe Bell?
June 11, 2016
Why Does The Gasket Move? There are a variety of reasons the rubber gasket relocates to the AS1. The most common reason is improper lubing of the joint. When the lubricant is not applied properly to the joint and/or gasket, when the joint is assembled it pulls the gasket into the clearance annular space, AS1, and bad […]
10 Reasons Grouting Pipe Doesn’t Work [Video]
January 13, 2016
If you’ve been around the industry for any time at all, you’ve seen the mounds of grout slapped on a pipe and stuffed in voids to “seal” the connection. So why do we still do it? Cost? Time? Or is it because that’s the way it’s always been done? Here are 10 reasons why grouting […]