What is a link seal?

What is a 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.

What are link seals 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.

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.

Are link seals 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.

Is Link seal fire rated?

What is pipe sleeve?

A pipe sleeve is a higher size pipe section to protect the inner pipe from higher loads or to provide free movement in a certain direction.

When to use link seal modular wall 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 do you need to know about link 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.

How to install a link seal modular belt?

For larger size belts, start inserting LINK-SEAL® modular seal assembly at the 6 o’clock position and work both sides up toward the 12 o’clock position in the annular space. 5. LS-200 through LS-315 Using a hand socket allen head or off-set wrench ONLY, start at 12 o’clock.

How do you put a link seal on a pipe?

3. Slide the assembly into the space between the pipe and wall opening. 2. Wrap the belt around the pipe and connect the first and last links together. 4. When the bolts are tightened, Link-Seal modular seals expand to create a gas and water tight seal.