Manufacturer of Elastomeric Seals

Star Seal™ Compression Connector

 STAR SEAL™ PIPE-TO-MANHOLE CONNECTOR www.vertexseals.com

Key Advantages MAX. PIPE SIZE OD’s

•Can be used with all wastewater and Manhole 135° - 225° 90°
stormwater applications Diameter Pipe Angle Pipe Angle
42” 26.5” 22.0”
•Provides a primary and secondary sealing 48” 31.5” 25.0”
function 60” 42.0” 32.0”
72” 52.5” 38.0”
•Fast and easy installation 84” 59.5” 44.0”
•Up to 20 degrees of omnidirectional 96” 73.5” 50.0”
The Star Seal™ Compression Connector
deflection 108” 76.0” 56.0”
produces a watertight seal between pipes
120” 85.0” 62.0”
entering a precast concrete structure. The Star •20 degree tapered holding ring assures easy
Seal™ Connector is installed during the strip-out
concrete pouring process and becomes an
integral component of the concrete structure •Compensates for movement after backfilling
without requiring any coring or placement is complete
after the base component is cast. When the
pipe is inserted, the gasket is compressed Dimensional Data
which provides both a primary and secondary
sealing function. Prof ile Typical Pipe Size 135°-225° ANGLE

90° ANGLE
4A6 4”- 6”
Designed to meet or exceed all requirements
outlined in ASTM C-923 and C-1478, the Star
Seal™ Connector can be used in all stormwa- 8T15 8” - 15“
ter and wastewater applications including
manholes, catch basins, pump and lift stations,
wet wells, treatment plants, septic tanks and 15AA 18” + Installation Instructions
more. Step 1:
Confirm the pipe surface is smooth, clean and
Occasionally during installation or after free of foreign materials. Bevel any sharp
Performance Standard
extended usage, even if ASTM standards have edges caused by the cutting of the pipe.
been met under the prescribed test condi- The Star Seal™ Connector is molded or
tions, the pipe could become out-of-round, extruded from compounds formulated for Step 2:
shift within the opening, or bottom out due to wastewater applications, the standard rubber Lubricate the connector and the entire section
backfilling, ground settlings, overhead traffic connector is engineered to conform with the of the pipe that will be inserted into the
and similar transverse loads on the pipe. The requirements of section 4.1.1 of ASTM C-923 connector.
Star Seal™ Connector provides accommoda- “Resilient Connector Between Reinforced Concrete
tions by providing a primary seal at the Manhole Structures, Pipes and Laterals”. Step 3:
narrowest clearance between the pipe and the Alternative compounds are available upon Center the pipe and connector square to each
connector wall while offering a secondary special request. other and insert the pipe into the connector
sealing function on the opposite side where Test Results ASTM using a bar or back hoe depending on the size.
the annular space widens, allowing the gasket Method Once the pipe is coupled with the connector,
to relax thereby strengthening the watertight Chemical Resistance deflect the structure or pipe to achieve the
seal. 1 N Sulfuric Acid No weight loss proper angle.
At 22° for
1 N HCl Acid No weight loss 48h
Product References Warning:
Tensile Strength 1200 psi or 8.5 MPa, D 412
ASTM C-923 min To ensure the connector remains a flexible
Resilient Connector Between Reinforced Elongation at Break 350% min. watertight connector, we recommend no
Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes and mortar be placed between the pipe and wall of
Laterals. Hardness +/- 5 from mfg’s. D 2240 the concrete structure. The use of mortar in
specified hardness this area would decrease the effectiveness of
ASTM C-1244 Accelerated Oven- Decr. of 15% max. D 573 the connector to compensate for shear caused
Standard Test Method For Concrete Sewer aging orig. tensile strength by settlement of ground movement.
Decr. of 20% max.
Manholes by the Negative Air Pressure (Vacu- When installing pipe stubs for future pipeline
elongation
um) Test Compression set Decr. of 25% D 395, installation, all stubs must be mechanically
original deflection Method B restrained to prevent any movement by means
ASTM C-478C Water absorption Incr. of 10% max. of D 471 other than and in addition to the resilient
Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced original by weight connectors.
Concrete Manhole Sections Ozone resistance Rating 0 D 1171
Note:
Low-temp brittle No fracture at -40°C D 746
ASTM C-1478 point
To find approximate subgrade, measure from
Standard Specification for Drain Resilient Tear resistance 200 lbf/in. or 34 D 624, the outside base of the structure to the
Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete kn/m Method B junction of the connector and flat spot. Then
Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes and Laterals Copyright ASTM International. Reprinted with permission. add the wall thickness plus 1/4 inch.
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