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Tech Notes

Hamilton Kent wants to provide you with the latest in technical information regardng the use of gaskets and connectors, creation of sustainable, watertight infrastructure and more. This section of the website contains documents of this nature.

Solve infiltration problems caused by traditional manhole covers

	Find out how to eliminate inflow and infiltration through manhole covers and frames, how to increase connection capacity and save money by not conveying and treating unnecessary water.

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Available Resources

HK Gasket Certificate of Compliance

Certificate of Compliance for all Hamilton Kent gaskets that plants can utilize to meet the requirements of the NPCA Plant Certification Program and the ACPA Q-Cast Program.

External Joint Test Procedures Tech Note

This tech note contains instructions on how a plant can test the watertightness of their box culvert and large diameter pipe joints and gaskets using an external testing procedure.

Oil Resistant Rubber Gaskets Tech Note

This document contains information about the types of oil resistant rubber compounds, their cost and availability, and other considerations for making a selection.

Tylox® SuperSeal™ Low Temperature Suitability Tech Note

This document explains the benefits of utilizing the Tylox® SuperSeal™ gasket on projects where extreme cold weather is likely.

Rubber Gasket Resistance to Chloramine Tech Note

Technical information about the effects of Chloramine and Chlorine on rubber gaskets.

Summary of Rubber Compounds Tech Note

This document contains a summary of the many types of rubber compounds used in production of pipe, manhole and box culverts, and mechanically-installed and cast-in pipe-to-structure connectors.

What can you expect from your below ground infrastructure partner?

Watch this short webinar to find out how you can get the most from your relationship with your watertight infrastructure supplier.