Pipe Joint Lubricant (CLASSIC)

Pipe joint lubricant for concrete pipe that is applicable as a regular pipe joint lubricant or can be used as an underwater lube.

Category: Butyl Sealants, Lubricants and Wraps

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Both are specially formulated for the rigors of underground pipe jointing and contain no petroleum that may damage some rubber gasket compounds. Either lubricant can be used on o-ring or single offset joints. Press-Seal Lubricants are designed for easy application and reliable performance with all types of pipe and manholes. Both regular and underwater lube do not change the durometer or volume of the gasket per ASTM C497, section 12.2 and ASTM D-2240.

Underwater Features and Benefits

Specially formulated for the most demanding installation conditions.
Designed to meet wash test for subaqueous lubricants in accordance with ASTM C 497, Section 12.3.
Resists wash-off.
Freeze-resistant.
Meets durometer and volume change test requirements in accordance with ASTM C 497, Section 12.2 and D-2240.
Consistency stable from + 20oF (-7oC) to + 90oF (+ 32oC).
Available in 1 gallon (3.9 L) (8 lb.) and 3 1/2 gallon (13.5 L) (27.5 lb.) pails.

Regular Features and Benefits

Our original pipe joint lube.
Meets durometer and volume change test requirements in accordance with ASTM C 497, Section 12.2 and D-2240.
Provides reliable, economical lubrication in all climates.
Highly freeze-resistant.
Consistency stable from 0oF (-17oC) to ± 150oF (± 65oC).
Available in 1 gallon (3.9 L) (8 lb.) and 3 1/2 gallon (13.5 L) (25 lb.) pails. • NSF approved for use in potable water systems.

Meets or Exceeds

Durometer and volume change test requirements in accordance with ASTM C497, Section 12.2 and D-2240.

FOR PRESS-SEAL PROFILE
RUBBER GASKETS
The lubricating compounds listed on the front page are manufactured expressly for lubricating O-Ring & profile rubber gasket joints on concrete pipe or manholes.

Clean all dirt, dust, and foreign matter from the joint.
Stretch the gasket over the spigot end of the pipe and equalize by pulling the gasket sealing lobe about one inch and releasing the gasket. Repeat every 3 to 4 inches around the circumference of the pipe.
Apply lubricating compound on bell only to insure proper lubrication.

*Important

The lubricating compounds listed in this first chart are manufactured expressly for lubricating profile rubber gasket joints on concrete pipe or manholes.
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FOR PRESS-SEAL O-RING
RUBBER GASKETS
The lubricating compounds listed on the front page are manufactured expressly for lubricating O-Ring & profile rubber gasket joints on concrete pipe or manholes.

Clean all dirt, dust, and foreign matter from the joint.
Stretch the gasket over the spigot end of the pipe and equalize by inserting a screw driver or a flat object under the O-Ring gasket and rotating it at least one and a half times the circumference of the pipe.
Apply lubricating compound on bell and gasket to insure proper lubrication.

*Important
The lubricating compounds listed on this chart are manufactured expressly for lubricating O-Ring rubber gasket joints on concrete pipe or manholes.
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Type	Size		Weight		Part No.	Pallet Qty.
	Gallons	Liters	Pounds	Kilograms
Underwater	1 gal.	3.9 L	8 lbs.	3.63 kg	130.17	144
Underwater	3.5 gal.	13.5 L	27.5 lbs.	12.5 kg	130.525	48
Regular	1 gal.	3.9 L	8 lbs.	3.63 kg	130.107	144
Regular	3.5 gal.	13.5 L	25 lbs.	12.5 kg	130.105	48