PipeSeal Installation and Design Guide
PipeSeal Installation and Design Guide
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PIPESEAL PENETRATION SEAL
APPLICATION & DESIGN GUIDE
1. Wrap the belt around the pipe. Then con- 2. Slide the assembly into the space between
nect the first and last links. The proper the pipe and wall.
size and number of links can be found
in the catalog.
3. Gradually and sequentially tighten the bolts. Tighten each bolt 2-3 turns
making 5 to 9 passes completely around the pipe. Do not cross tighten. The
PipeSeal links expand to create a gas and water tight seal.
Long Life
Designed as a permanent seal, it resists sunlight, ozone, water, and a range of chemicals.
Pressure Rated
The PipeSeal can withstand 20 psi of pressure.
Versatile
Three types of elastomers and a choice of plated carbon steel or 316 stainless steel hardware are provided for
the water seals.
And the UL classified F2HR Fire Seal fire stop device, shown in the included submittals for various configuration
systems, provides additional benefits.
Verifiable Seal
The seal is easy to identify for inspectors, who can verify that the stop is in place at a glance.
PipeSeals come in a variety of model sizes. Choosing the right model and number of links for your penetration is
covered in the following pages.
PipeSeal in a Penetration
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For most applications the appropriate PipeSeal can be selected from the charts on the subse-
quent pages. If your pipe and wall opening dimensions do not appear on these charts, use the
methods in the calculations shown later, or go to the Flexicraft web site and use the sizing cal-
culator.
Specifically:
1. Find the chart that applies to your pipe material. Next locate your pipe size on the chart.
2. Determine your wall opening. Select either a wall sleeve or a core drilled hole, depending on
which you plan to use.
3. Find your “Nominal Pipe Size”, and read across to determine the appropriate PipeSeal model
and number of links required.
5. Order as follows for an example of a PS-475 size, 10 links, Type ES: PS475ES10.
GLASS
ES EPDM REINFORCED
PLASTIC
316 STAINLESS
STEEL
-40 to +250
Suitable for environments where the corrosion
resistance of stainless steel hardware is required.
GLASS
N NITRILE REINFORCED
PLASTIC
STEEL ZINC
DICHOROMATE
-40 to +210
Resistant to most hydrocarbons, oil, gas, jet fuel,
and many solvents.
GLASS
NS NITRILE REINFORCED
PLASTIC
316 STAINLESS
STEEL
-40 to +210
Same as above but with corrosion resistance
of stainless steel hardware.
S SILICONE
STEEL ZINC
DICHOROMATE
STEEL ZINC
DICHOROMATE
-40 to +400 Suitable for high temperature pipelines up to 400º F.
F IMPREGNATED
EPDM
STEEL ZINC
DICHOROMATE
STEEL ZINC
DICHOROMATE
-40 to +250 Suitable for an intumescent fire stop.
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Standard Weight Steel, PVC and CPVC Pipe
STANDARD WEIGHT STEEL PIPE SLEEVE CORE DRILL OR CAST HOLE*
NOMINAL ACTUAL SLEEVE NO. OF NO. OF
PIPE SIZE PIPE O.D SLEEVE PIPE SEAL PIPE SEAL
NOMINAL LINKS HOLE I.D. LINKS
ACTUAL I.D MODEL NO. MODEL NO.
PIPE SIZE NEEDED NEEDED
1/2 " 0.840 " 2" 2.067 " PS 200 4 2.000 " PS 200 4
3/4" 1.050 " 2-1/2" 2.469 " PS 275 6 2.500 " PS 275 6
1" 1.315 " 2-1/2" 2.469 " PS 200 5 3.000 " PS 315 4
1-1/4" 1.660 " 3" 3.068 " PS 275 8 3.000 " PS 275 8
1-1/2" 1.900 " 3" 3.068 " PS 200 7 3.500 " PS 300 5
2" 2.375 " 3-1/2" 3.548 " PS 200 8 4.000 " PS 300 6
2-1/2" 2.875 " 4" 4.026 " PS 200 9 4.000 " PS 200 9
3" 3.500 " 5" 5.047 " PS 300 8 5.000 " PS 300 8
3-1/2" 4.000 " 6" 6.065 " PS 315 10 6.000 " PS 315 10
4" 4.500 " 6" 6.065 " PS 300 10 6.000 " PS 300 10
5" 5.563 " 8" 7.981 " PS 340 13 8.000 " PS 340 13
6" 6.625 " 10" 10.020 " PS 475 10 10.000 " PS 475 10
8" 8.625 " 12" 12.000 " PS 475 12 12.000 " PS 475 12
10" 10.750 " 14" 13.250 " PS 425 10 14.000 " PS 475 14
12" 12.750 " 16" 15.250 " PS 425 12 16.000 " PS 475 17
14" 14.000 " 18" 17.250 " PS 475 18 18.000 " PS 575 16
16" 16.000 " 20" 19.250 " PS 475 21 20.000 " PS 575 18
18" 18.000 " 22" 21.250 " PS 475 23 22.000 " PS 575 20
20" 20.000 " 24" 23.250 " PS 475 25 24.000 " PS 575 22
22" 22.000 " 26" 25.250 " PS 475 28 26.000 " PS 575 24
24" 24.000 " 28" 27.250 " PS 475 30 28.000 " PS 575 26
26" 26.000 " 30" 29.250 " PS 475 33 30.000 " PS 575 28
28" 28.000 " 32" 31.250 " PS 475 35 32.000 " PS 575 30
30" 30.000 " 34" 33.250 " PS 475 37 34.000 " PS 575 32
32" 32.000 " 36" 35.250 " PS 475 40 36.000 " PS 575 34
34" 34.000 " 40" 39.250 " PS 500 29 38.000 " PS 575 36
36" 36.000 " 42" 41.250 " PS 500 31 40.000 " PS 575 38
42" 42.000 " 48" 47.250 " PS 500 36 46.000 " PS 575 44
48" 48.000 " 54" 53.250 " PS 500 41 52.000 " PS 575 50
* Min. recommended sleeve length or wall thickness is 4” for PipeSeal Model 325 and 6” for models 400 and larger.
PVC sleeves are sch. 40, and have a different I.D. at 12” and above.
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Cast Iron Soil Pipe (Extra Heavy)
STANDARD WEIGHT STEEL PIPE SLEEVE CORE DRILL OR CAST HOLE*
NOMINAL ACTUAL SLEEVE NO. OF NO. OF
PIPE SIZE PIPE O.D SLEEVE PIPE SEAL PIPE SEAL
NOMINAL LINKS HOLE I.D. LINKS
ACTUAL I.D MODEL NO. MODEL NO.
PIPE SIZE NEEDED NEEDED
2" 2.380 " 3-1/2" 3.548 " PS 200 8 4.000 " PS 300 6
3" 3.500 " 5" 5.047 " PS 300 8 5.000 " PS 300 8
4" 4.500 " 6" 6.065 " PS 300 10 6.000 " PS 300 10
5" 5.500 " 8" 7.981 " PS 340 13 8.000 " PS 340 13
6" 6.500 " 10" 10.020 " PS 475 9 10.000 " PS 475 9
8" 8.620 " 12" 12.000 " PS 475 12 12.000 " PS 475 12
10" 10.750 " 14" 13.250 " PS 425 10 14.000 " PS 475 14
12" 12.750 " 16" 15.250 " PS 425 12 16.000 " PS 475 17
15" 15.880 " 20" 19.250 " PS 475 21 18.000 " PS 340 33
Step 1: Calculate the Annular Space Step 3: Calculate the Number of Links
The annular space is the gap between the outside First, calculate the Bolt Circle.
diameter (O.D.) of the pipe and the inside diameter
(I.D.) of the wall opening (sleeve or core). Bolt (Wall Opening I.D. + Pipe O.D.)
=
Circle 2
Annular (Wall Opening I.D. - Pipe O.D.)
=
Space 2 Then determine the number of links
CHORD LENGTH
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PipeSeal installation can be just as important as PipeSeal selection. Follow these easy steps to
ensure a good seal.
1. Make sure pipe is centered though out the sleeve 5. Using a ratchet wrench, tighten each bolt moving
or core opening. Plan on supporting the pipe at about the belt in a clock-wise direction. Starting
both ends as PipeSeals are not meant to act as at the 12 o’clock position, tighten each bolt no
supports and you should be able to adjust the more than 4 turns at a time until you start to see a
pipe during seal installation. slight bulge between each pressure plate. Expect
2. Wrap the belt over the pipe as you begin instal- to repeat this at least 3 times around the seal.
lation. Make sure the bolt heads are facing the
installer.
3. Connect the ends by passing the last bolt
through the seal holes. Thread the bolt into the
last pressure plate and tighten bolt head until
snug.
MIN. REQUIRED
MODEL
SEATING WIDTH
4. For larger sizes, begin inserting the assembly at 200 2.25
the 6 O’clock position and push the remaining 275 2.25
seal in on both sides as you move up towards the
300 3
12 O’clock position.
315 3
325 4
340 4
360 4
400 5
410 5
425 5
475 5
500 5
525 5
Use a light solution of soapy water as lubricant if
600 6
needed.
ATTENTION
• Always make sure the pipe and opening are clean and free of
any irregularities.
• Using high speed power tools can lead to over torqueing.
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Wall Sleeves are provided by Flexicraft, in both galvanized steel and PVC materials.
SLEEVE
PipeSeal is designed to make a hydrostatic seal of up to 20 psig and up to 40 feet of head. The PipeSeal, in addition to it’s sealing proper-
ties, helps absorb vibrations, shocks, and sound waves. It also insulates the inner pipe from all other outer structures, including outer pipe
sleeves, pipeline casings, walls and tanks.
PipeSeals are made from synthetic rubber with heavy-duty plastic or steel pressure plates, which are resistant to sunlight and ozone. All bolts
and nuts are plated with an anti-corrosive coating. 316 Stainless steel bolts and nuts are also available.
CT = Copper Tubing
Or any pipe with same O.D.
2 LINE PIPE
LP = Pipeline Pipe with coating
of 50 mils approximately
CUSTOMER ___________________________________
PROJECT _____________________________________
“Flexible Piping Solutions”
ENGINEER____________________________________ DESCRIPTION:
ARCHITECT___________________________________ PIPESEAL
PRO. OR P.O. NO_______________________________ DRAWN BY: DATE: DRAWING NO:
P.B. 1-1-02 SEAL
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©
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1 WALL
3 PIPESEAL
Metallic Pipe and Copper
Tubing, Core Drilled Hole
SYSTEM C-AJ-1423
FIRE SEAL
Additional Systems
2 LINE PIPE
C-AJ-1424 Sleeved
1. Floor or Wall Assembly - Minimum 4-1/2” thick reinforced lightweight or normal weight (100-150 pcf) concrete, maximum
hole diameter 26 inches.
2. Through Penetrants - One metallic pipe, conduit or tubing to be centered within the firestop system. The nominal annular
space between the pipe, conduit or tubing and the periphery of the opening shall be min. 1/2 in. to a max 2-7/16 in. Pipe, conduit
or tubing to be rigidly supported on both sides of floor or wall assembly. The following types and sizes of metallic pipes, conduits
or tubing may be used:
A. Steel Pipe - Nominal 24 in. diameter (or smaller) Schedule 10 (or heavier) steel pipe.
B. Iron Pipe - Nominal 24 in. diameter (or smaller) cast or ductile iron pipe.
C. Conduit - Nominal 4 in. diameter (or smaller) steel electrical metallic tubing or nominal 6 in. diameter
(or smaller) rigid steel conduit.
D. Copper Tubing - Nominal 6 in. diameter (or smaller) Type L (or heavier) copper tubing.
E. Copper Pipe - Nominal 6 in. diameter (or smaller) regular (or heavier) copper pipe.
The F Rating of the firestop system is dependent upon the nominal annular space within the firestop system. If the annular space
within the firestop system is 1-3/16 in. or less, the F Rating is 2 hr. If the annular space within the firestop system is greater than
1-3/16 in., the F Rating is 1-1/2 hr.
3. Firestop Device/Specification* - The firestop device consists of intumescent rubber plugs, steel plates and steel bolts sized
to within the nominal annular space of the firestop system. The device to be wrapped around the outer circumference of the pen-
etrant and installed to completely seal the annular space within the firestop system in accordance with the accompanying installa-
tion instructions. In floors, device to be installed within opening in such a manner that the device to be recessed a 1/2 in. from the
bottom surface of the floor. For walls, one device to be centered within the wall.
4. Wire Mesh - (Not Shown, Optional) - Prior to the installation of the firestop device, nominal 0.028 in. thick Type 304 stainless
wire mesh supplied with the product may be wrapped around the outer circumference of the through penetrant with seams butted
together. Wire mesh shall extend a min. 3/8 in. beyond both sides of the rubber links within the firestop device.
*Bearing the UL Classification marking.
CUSTOMER ___________________________________
PROJECT _____________________________________
“Flexible Piping Solutions”
ENGINEER____________________________________ DESCRIPTION:
PIPESEAL F2HR
ARCHITECT___________________________________ Steel pipe Copper Tubing
f-rating: 2 hrs. & 1-1/2 HrS. t-rating: 0 hrs.
PRO. OR P.O. NO_______________________________ DRAWN BY: DATE: DRAWING NO:
P.B. 1-1-02 C-AJ-1423
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1 WALL
3 PIPESEAL
1. Floor or Wall Assembly - Minimum 4-1/2” thick reinforced lightweight or normal weight (100-150 pcf) concrete, maximum
hole diameter is 11 in.
See Concrete Block (CAZT) category in the Fire Resistance Directory for names of manufacturers.
2. Metallic Sleeve - (Optional) Nominal 11 in. diameter (or smaller) min .060 in. (or heavier) steel sleeve cast or grouted into
floor or wall assembly, flush with floor or wall surfaces. If the firestop device (Item 4) is installed in a concrete block wall, the steel
sleeve is required.
3. Through Penetrants - One metallic pipe, conduit or tubing to be centered within the firestop system. The nominal annular
space between the pipe, conduit or tubing and the periphery of the opening shall be min 1/2 in. to a max 2-7/16 in. Pipe, conduit
or tubing to be rigidly supported on both sides of floor or wall assembly. The following types and sizes of metallic pipes, conduits
or tubing may be used:
A. Steel Pipe - Nominal 6 in. diameter (or smaller) Schedule 10 (or heavier) steel pipe.
B. Iron Pipe - Nominal 6 in. diameter (or smaller) cast or ductile iron pipe.
C. Conduit - Nominal 4 in. diameter (or smaller) steel electrical metallic tubing or nominal 6 in. diam
rigid steel conduit.
D. Copper Tubing - Nominal 6 in. diameter (or smaller) Type L (or heavier) copper tubing.
E. Copper Pipe - Nominal 6 in. diameter (or smaller) regular (or heavier) copper pipe.
The F Rating of the firestop system is dependent upon the annular space within the firestop system. If the annular space within
the firestop system is 1-3/16 in. or less, the F Rating is 2 hr. If the annular space within the firestop system is greater than 1-3/16
in., the F Rating is 1-1/2 hr.
4. Firestop Device/Specification* - The firestop device consists of intumescent rubber plugs, steel plates and steel bolts sized
to within the nominal annular space of the firestop system. The device to be wrapped around the outer circumference of the pen-
etrant and installed to completely seal the annular space within the firestop system in accordance with the accompanying installa-
tion instructions. In floors, device to be installed within opening in such a manner that the device to be recessed a 1/2 in. from the
bottom surface of the floor. For walls, one device to be centered within the wall.
5. Wire Mesh - (Not Shown, Optional) - Prior to the installation of the firestop device, nominal 0.028 in. thick Type 304 stainless
wire mesh supplied with the product may be wrapped around the outer circumference of the through penetrant with seams butted
together. Wire mesh shall extend a min. 3/8 in. beyond both sides of the rubber links within the firestop device.
*Bearing the UL Classification marking.
CUSTOMER ___________________________________
PROJECT _____________________________________
“Flexible Piping Solutions”
ENGINEER____________________________________ DESCRIPTION:
PIPESEAL F2HR
ARCHITECT___________________________________ Steel pipe Copper Tubing
f-rating: 2 hrs. & 1-1/2 HrS. t-rating: 0 hrs.
PRO. OR P.O. NO_______________________________ DRAWN BY: DATE: DRAWING NO:
P.B. 1-1-02 C-AJ-1424
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1 WALL
3 PIPESEAL
PVC, CPVC, Rigid
Non-Metallic Conduit,
Core Drilled & Sleeved Hole
SYSTEM C-AJ-2369
FIRE SEAL
Additional Systems
C-AJ-1424 Metallic Pipe & Copper
2 LINE PIPE Tubing Sleeved Hole
C-AJ-1423 Metallic Pipe &
Copper Tubing Core Drilled Hole
1. Floor or Wall Assembly - Minimum 4-1/2” thick reinforced lightweight or normal weight (100-150 pcf) concrete. Wall may
also be constructed of any UL Classified Concrete Blocks*. Max diameter of opening is 4 in.
See Concrete Block (CAZT) category in the Fire Resistance Directory for names of manufacturers.
2. Metallic Sleeve - (Optional) Nominal 4 in. diameter (or smaller) min .060 in. (or heavier) steel sleeve cast or grouted into floor
or wall assembly, flush with floor or wall surfaces. If the firestop device (Item 4) is installed in a concrete block wall, the steel
sleeve is required.
3. Through Penetrants - One nonmetallic pipe or conduit to be centered within the firestop system. The nominal annular space
between the pipe, conduit or tubing and the periphery of the opening shall be minimum 5/8 in. to a max 13/16 in. The pipe or con-
duit to be rigidly supported on both sides of floor or wall. The following types and sizes of pipes or conduits may be used:
A. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe - Nominal 2 in. diameter (or smaller) Schedule 40 solid core PVC
pipe for use in closed (process or supply) or vented (drain, waste, or vent) piping systems.
B. Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe - Nominal 2 in. diameter (or smaller) SDR 13.5 CPVC
pipe for use in closed (process or supply) piping systems.
C. Rigid NonMetallic Conduit + - Nominal 2 in. diameter (or smaller) Schedule 40 PVC conduit installed
in accordance with Article 347 of the National Electrical Code, (NFPA No. 70).
The F Rating of the firestop system is dependent upon the nominal diameter of the penetrant within the firestop system. If the nom-
inal diameter of the penetrant within the firestop system is a nominal 1-1/4 in. or less, the F Rating is 2 hr. If the nominal diameter
of the penetrant within the firestop system is greater than 1-1/4 in., the F Rating is 1 hr.
4. Firestop Device - The firestop device consists of rubber plugs, steel plates and steel bolts sized to fit within the annular
space of the firestop system. The device to be wrapped around the outer circumference of the penetrant and installed to com-
pletely seal the annular space within the firestop system in accordance with the installation instructions. In floors, device to be
installed within opening in such a manner that the device to be recessed a nominal 1/2 in. from the bottom surface of the floor.
For walls having a nominal thickness of 8 in. or less, the device to be installed within the opening in such a manner that the device
shall be recessed at minimum 1/2 in. to a max 1-1/2 in. from either surface. For walls having a nominal thickness greater than 8
in., a device to be installed on each side of the wall.
* Bearing the UL Classification Marking + Bearing the UL Listing Mark
CUSTOMER ___________________________________
PROJECT _____________________________________
“Flexible Piping Solutions”
ENGINEER____________________________________ DESCRIPTION:
PIPESEAL F2HR
ARCHITECT___________________________________ PVC, CPVC, RIGID NON-METALLIC CONDUIT
f-rating: 2 hrs. & 1-1/2 HrS. t-rating: 0 hrs.
PRO. OR P.O. NO_______________________________ DRAWN BY: DATE: DRAWING NO:
P.B. 1-1-02 C-AJ-2369
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