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Use Roxtec seals to avoid the risk of costly downtime and power outages due to corrosion, damage to equipment or partial discharge.
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Roxtec UG™ (underground) solutions for cables and pipes protect your site against environmental ingress in both normal and flood conditions. The seals withstand cable bending forces and are resistant to constant water pressure. Keep your equipment dry and safe by ensuring a long-lasting sealing barrier against flooding, gas, humidity and rodents.
User-friendly flexibility
Roxtec UG™ seals are easy to install even in wet conditions and in environments with running water.
- Available for single or multiple cables and pipes
- Multidiameter™ by Roxtec – adapts to cable and pipe sizes through removable layers
- Built-in spare capacity for future needs
RS UG™ seal installation
Basic steps of a Roxtec RS UG™ seal installation
Make an aperture with a core drill.
Insert pipe and RS UG™ halves.
Tighten the seal.
Retention capabilities
The seals are tested and developed to provide excellent cable retention.
- Withstands pull force of up to 15 000 N and a weight load of up to 1 500 kg
- Withstands extreme cable bending
- Can expand up to 5 mm to aid installation and ensure a perfect fit
Maintain optimum operating conditions
Tight and resistant
Roxtec UG™ solutions are IP 68 rated. They are tested for constant and catastrophic water pressure. Thanks to their high grade acid-proof stainless steel, they are suitable for the harshest of environments.
- Constant water pressure up to 0.3 bar (3 mH₂O)
- Catastrophic water pressure up to 1 bar (10 mH₂O)
- Gas pressure up to 0.3 bar
- Corrosion and rodent safe
Knock-out sleeve installation
Basic steps of a Roxtec knock-out sleeve installation
Pour concrete into the mould.
Knock out the lid.
Insert the Roxtec seal.
Numerous application areas
Roxtec UG™ seals are ideal for cables and pipes entering buildings via concrete foundations. They provide excellent cable retention, eliminate flooding and prevent humidity from damaging equipment. You can use them in vaults, duct banks or cable trenches.
Cable types
Pipe types
Adaptable and tailor-made solutions
Roxtec UG™ solutions are perfect for use around existing cables and pipes, and the smart design simplifies retrofit. The seals fit into the knock-out sleeve as well as in conduits and core drilled holes. The soft yet firm rubber adapts to uneven openings and ducts. Our openable seals do not suffer from failure in the same way as traditional methods do when the cables or pipes move and expand.
Customized seals
If you have specific needs or face challenges that require special Roxtec UG™ seals, our design and engineering team is ready to help you by creating tailor-made sealing solutions.
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