Duct Sealing Installations & Projects
Welcome to the ultimate guide on duct sealing solutions, brought to you by AC Cable Solutions. In this comprehensive blog, we'll dive deep into the world of duct sealing, showcasing the innovative range of duct sealing systems, kits, and seals specifically designed and supplied by us. From the highly efficient Duct Seal LG and Duct Seal HG to Kraso's extensive collection of mechanical transit sealing systems for pipes and cables, our portfolio is tailored to meet the needs of diverse applications.
Whether you're looking for advice on how to seal a cable duct effectively or exploring the best duct sealing kits on the market, we've got you covered. This blog serves as a visual journey through various duct sealing installations, illustrating the effectiveness and versatility of our products. Through detailed images and insightful descriptions, we'll share the stories behind each project, revealing why numerous customers trust AC Cable Solutions as their go-to supplier for reliable duct seals.
Project - 1500mm Pipe Duct Sealing Installation
Installation: A specialist project, involving a very large 1500mm plastic pipe that required sealing within an undisclosed area required the expertise and customisation skils of AC Cable Solutions & Kraso GMBH. Who can make a mechcnial split transit seal for a 1500mm pipe within 48 hours - Not many, but we can.
- Customisable to any size
- Manufactured with 48 hours
- No specialist tools required
- Immediate use with no curing time, among other benefits.
- Water, gas, rodent & radon tight
Duct type & size - 1500mm
Products used: Kraso DD Split
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
It's a beast of a seal
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Project - Replacing Expanding Foam with Mechanical seals from Kraso GMBH
Installation: A major water utility that has been utilising expanding foam for many years decided it was about time to switch to a proper engineered duct sealing solution. They opted for Kraso's range of mechanical seals, as these offered features that matched their requirements:
- Suitable for use in damp areas, even with running water
- Versatile range
- Reusable
- Re-enterable and removable
- No specialist tools required
- Immediate use with no curing time, among other benefits.
Duct type & size - 100mm ribbed ducting
Products used: Kraso Universal Seal 4 x (6 to 33mm)
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Before Picture:
After Picture
Summery
It's clearly evident that this looks like a professional product and installation, now providing a fully water- and gas-tight seal that is resistant to H2S, methane, and chlorine gas.
The customer is very happy.
Project: Water Utility's first installation using AC Cable Solutions
Installation: Varios ducts on a Water Water Treatment Plant that required sealing, complying with WIMES & DSEAR
Duct type & size - 150mm ribbed ducting
Products used: Duct Seal LG + GreyStuff
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Summery
The customer is very happy; Duct Seal LG meets all of their requirements and has now been specified for future installations.
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Project: Heat Pump Installation
Installation: This specific site, which includes multiple buildings and is equipped with heat pump hoses, encountered significant challenges due to leaking ducts that resulted in water accumulation
Duct type & size - 110mm bore holes with 75mm heat pump hose
Products used: Kraso GMBH Universal DD 110mm
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Before - With water, mud & ice over the cables due to the ducts leaking
After - now completely sealed and wateright
Summery
Another very satisfied customer. The transformation, as illustrated in the accompanying photos, is remarkable: the previously problematic area is now almost dry, thanks to the superior sealing capabilities of Kraso seals.
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Project: EV Charging Stations
Installation: This particular company, a large supplier of chargers and installation services, historically always used expanding foam to seal cables within ducts. However, they noticed, as everyone eventually will, that expanding foam is only suitable for short periods of time (at best) when sealing ducts. They all started to fail, so they decided to trial Duct Seal LG, which has been a huge success and is now being rolled out across all their installations.
Duct type & size - 150mm ribbed ducts, with varios siced cables
Products used: Duct Seal LG
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Summery
As mentioned, this customer has now rolled Duct Seal LG out on all installations, being utlised in ducting, and CUBIS / NAL adaptor plates, and complying with APEA / Blue book regulations
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Project: Sealing a large 315mm pipe into a concrete sewage chamber
Installation: This installation presented various challenges, mostly related to the lead time and availability of a large customised mechanical seal. As with all sealing systems from Kraso GmbH, availability and lead times for customised seals are usually within 24 hours
Duct type & size - Bore hole of 315mm into a sewage chamber
Products used: Kraso DD mechanical seal (Solid) - Split versions also available
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Summery
This was an urgent job that required sealing to commence the next phase of work. Two 400mm customised mechanical seals, made to order within 24 hours and shipped to the site, helped this contractor overcome their challenges, allowing them to complete the project on time and within budget.
Ordered > Sealed > Completed
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Project: Sealing plastic water pipes within the basement of a large high rise office block
Installation: Various large plastic water pipes passing through concrete boresholes , that required to be sealed againt water & gas.
Duct type & size - Concrete bores holes of varios sizes
Products used: Kraso DD mechanical seal (Solid) - Split versions also available
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Summery
This customer required a mechanically strong sealing system that allowed for axial movement, should any of the pipework move due to vibration or expansion and contraction. The Kraso system can easily handle most requirements, meeting the client's needs and providing a tight water and gas duct sealing solution.
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Project: Making a Passive House completly airtight
Installation: Various ducts with power & telcocommincations cables required to be sealed to ensure this large (multi million pound) house remained airtight to qualify as a Passive House
Duct type & size - 150mm plastic ribbed ducts with varios cables
Products used: Duct Seal HG
Website Link: Click HERE to view product information
Summery
The five major requiremts of a Passive House is:- No thermal bridging.
- Superior windows.
- Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.
- Quality insulation.
- Airtight construction
This contractor decided to use Duct Seal HG to seal all the ducts in order to make this house airtight, to comply with Passive House regulations..
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