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.
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.
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.
This document contains information about the types of oil resistant rubber compounds, their cost and availability, and other considerations for making a selection.
This document explains the benefits of utilizing the Tylox® SuperSeal™ gasket on projects where extreme cold weather is likely.
Technical information about the effects of Chloramine and Chlorine on rubber gaskets.
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.
Based on more than 70 years of experience with gaskets, Hamilton Kent has some suggestions regarding best practices for storage and inventory of your rubber products.
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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Your underground infrastructure questions, answered by experts
How do you test a gasket or prevent infiltration through manhole covers? What standards and certifications govern Hamilton Kent products? Get answers to common infrastructure questions in our FAQ section.