Large Cast A Seal in concrete monobendCast-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 complicated process that costs you more. But in reality it does not because it saves you time, money and energy in the field because you’re not coring a hole or taking the extra time to insert a boot. The simplicity of the cast-in seal allows you greater flexibility (no pun intended) in your day-to-day business operations.

Boot Can Get Damaged

You might be envisioning this rubber connector sticking out the side of your precast structure and now it’s going to be transported on a truck where it will surely get damaged. But that’s not possible because the design of the connector allows it to be folded inward for transport and then once in the field, it simply can be unfolded to protrude from the structure and easily attached to the pipe with our supplied clamps.

Cast-In Seals Prevent Deflection

Our Cast-A-Seals are designed like our boot-type connectors and this accommodates pipe deflection without losing the seal. The large key-lock assures a watertight seal between the connector and the precast structure.

Requires Expensive Hole Formers

Tooling for casting is available for many sizes or you can easily fabricate them yourself from the host pipe or rolled steel rings.

It’s Only for Concrete Pipe

You might think these connectors are only for concrete pipe, because we’re talking about precast concrete structures. But that’s certainly not the case. You can use cast-a-seal connectors for PVC, ductile iron and concrete pipe. Available for pipe sizes from 1-1/4” to 72” (32-1800mm) we’re certain we have the right connector for your needs.

Prelubricated gasket being installed on a concrete pipe

A prelubricated gasket we’ve designed and manufacture right here in northeast Indiana is a simple and reliable seal for joints in concrete pipes, manholes and box culverts. The unique design of the RFS (Reduced Friction Seal) prelubricated gasket also helps with reducing insertion forces virtually eliminating any twisting of the gaskets or rolling out of […]

Nate joins our team after serving six years as a U.S. Army Armor Officer, most recently as the Executive Officer overseeing Recruiting Operations across Northeastern Indiana. Throughout his military career, he led teams of 6 to over 100 people, working across operations management, strategic planning, and large-scale talent acquisition. Before the Army, Nate worked as […]

Eric brings a strong background in the Stormwater and Waterworks industries, having held key roles in industry leading organizations within the waterworks, stormwater, and drainage markets. He led the launch of a trench drain product line in partnership with a European manufacturer as a Product Manager. His experience with waterworks and drainage solutions will be […]

Press-Seal Corporation, a leading manufacturer of water tight sealing solutions for the underground infrastructure industry, has acquired the assets of a sealant and adhesives manufacturer on January 15th 2021. The acquired company has a long history of manufacturing rubber-based adhesive sealing products and Press-Seal has a long history of selling adhesive sealing products in the […]

Box culvert being lowered down into a ditch with other concrete boxes

The alternative to precast concrete pipe is the building block of underground infrastructure called the box culvert. They are essentially the Lego of modern precast structures and simply snap together for easy installation. As with any product that utilizes a joint that could move, you inherently run the risk of infiltration or exfiltration. Therefore you […]