Manhole Connectors

19Feb 2026

BOOT CONNECTOR INSPECTION: WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOUR GASKET ARRIVES

February 19, 2026

Press-Seal performs quality checks on boot connectors before they ever leave the building. But to ensure our customers always get the best possible product, we’re sharing key inspection techniques you can also complete yourself. View our boot connector inspection video to get started! Press-Seal’s Mission Press-Seal’s mission is to provide the highest-quality products possible each […]

07Oct 2019

HOW FIRE SUPPRESSION TANKS SAVE LIVES & PROPERTY

October 7, 2019

Black pipe connecting two concrete boxes

If the fire department ran out of water, what do you think are the odds of them saving your property and the lives of you and your family? In many rural settings across the United States and Canada, these properties are at a much higher risk for a greater loss than municipal areas with hydrants […]

04Sep 2019

HOW TO INSTALL CAST-A-SEAL 603

September 4, 2019

Press-Seal’s Cast-A-Seal 603 is a very popular cast-in boot connector for manholes and straight-wall structures requiring PVC pipe. Its flexible composition and intuitive design make it a crowd favorite—but it’s the connector’s easy installation method that sends it flying head and shoulders above the competition. What Kind of Mandrel Do You Need? As with our […]

28Aug 2019

WHICH INSTALLATION WRENCH DO YOU NEED?

August 28, 2019

When you purchase a Press-Seal manhole boot, we include a certified and calibrated installation wrench to ensure the best possible seal in your structure. Let’s cover our main wrenches and what they’re used for in the field and precast plant. Black Wrench You’ll quickly discover that our wrench naming conventions are simple and straight to […]

25Jun 2019

HOW TO INSTALL KWIK SEAL

June 25, 2019

Easy? Check. Quick? Check. Resilient? Check! Installing Kwik Seal, our all-rubber compression manhole gasket, for cored and cast-in holes is a simple process learned and completed in mere minutes. What Is Kwik Seal? Press-Seal’s Kwik Seal is a compression manhole gasket requiring no special tools for installation. Contractors find Kwik Seal exceptionally convenient and beneficial—no […]

21May 2019

Boot Connector Considerations

May 21, 2019

When using boot connector’s in manholes, there are a variety of considerations that must be taken into account when deciding which boot is the best fit (pun intended) for your project. First and foremost there has to be an understanding of at least a couple different points that can determine which connector is ideal. What […]

08Aug 2018

HOW DO TAKE-UP CLAMPS WORK?

August 8, 2018

Watertight connectors come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with several featuring handy take-up clasps. But have you ever seen how the take-up clamps work? Did you know they play a vital role in sealing storm and sanitary collection systems? What Are Watertight Connectors? In the infrastructure industry, a watertight connector is simply a […]

07Aug 2018

Sealing a watertight connector [Video]

August 7, 2018

21Jul 2017

THE ULTIMATE PSX: DIRECT DRIVE CHEAT SHEET

July 21, 2017

Looking for a simple way to know what PSX: Direct Drive product you need? We’ve created this easy-to-use cheat sheet to help you with your decision-making process! Download the guide here. We’ve also included some information below for quick reference. Wrenches The PSX: Direct Drive employs three types […]

06Jul 2017

CAN YOU USE THE PSX: DIRECT DRIVE IN AN 8-INCH HOLE?

July 6, 2017

Can you use Press-Seal’s PSX: Direct Drive in a hole eight inches in diameter? Yes and no. Let us show you all the information you need to find your answer. PSX: Direct Drive 8QRS The PSX: Direct Drive technically starts at holes ranging in size from nine inches to 9.2 inches (228.6–233.68 mm). However, our […]