VIP-Polymers offer a range of seals for GRP pipes suitable for a wide range of applications.

VIP-Polymers GRP pipe seals can be supplied in a number of stock elastomeric compounds designed to comply with the latest EU and worldwide regulations. Where a suitable compound is not readily available to facilitate bespoke compound development:

Water transmission and distribution (potable and raw water) Sanitary sewerage collection and outfalls Storm sewers and drainage Seawater intake, outfalls and cooling water lines Industrial effluents

The renowned Reka® Gasket System is composed of two gaskets and one stopper and is available in sizes DN 150 – DN2300+ The Reka® gasket offers the following benefits:

• Tight, efficient joints designed to eliminate infiltration and exfiltration.
• Ease of joining, reducing installation time.
• Accommodates small changes in line direction without fittings, or differential settlement.

To compliment our Reka® gasket range, we also offer centre register in a variety of sizes which prevent damage to the spigots during the jointing process.

We have also developed a range of EPDM seals suitable for use in GRP Jacking Pipe applications as well as others to suit virtually all industry-wide pipe jointing methods.

BS6920. Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the quality of the water.

ISO 3302-1:2014. Specifies classes of dimensional tolerances and their values for moulded, extruded and calendared solid rubber products.

BS EN 681-1. Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals in water and drainage applications.

ISO 2230:2002. Rubber products. Guidelines for storage.