VIP has developed a range of specially formulated EPDM and NBR (Nitrile) compounds to suit modern clay pipe applications, all of which are manufactured in accordance with EN681-1 and meet or exceed the requirements of EN295-1.

Today our clay pipe seals are selected as original equipment by a number of the leading global clay pipe manufacturers are being used in the following applications:We have a number of standard sealing profiles available from our stock range but for those applications where new profiles are required, our team of experienced development engineers are on hand to design, prototype, test and manufacture bespoke gasket solutions.

  • Jacking Pipes
  • Pressurised systems (up to 4.5 bar)
  • Non Pressurised (Drainage)
  • Mictotunnels
  • Chemically Resistant installations
  • High temperature resistance

We have a number of standard sealing profiles available from our stock range but for those applications where new profiles are required, our team of experienced development engineers are on hand to design, prototype, test and manufacture bespoke gasket solutions.

VIP provide a range of seals for jointing vitrified clay pipe from the standard spigot and socket design to seals incorporated into plastic sleeves for jointing straight wall pipe. In addition, we manufacture a range of seal profiles for use within steel collar pipe joints. Moulded seals are available in diameters of up to DN2200 whilst extruded seals can be manufactured to virtually any diameter the client requires.

VIP-Polymers vitrified clay pipe seals are available in diameters of up to 2000mm and can be supplied in numerous elastomeric materials designed to withstand the most demanding drainage applications.

VIPSeal® is our range of versatile rubber flexible couplings and adaptors wholly manufactured in house and designed for joining and repairing pipes in sewerage, drainage and other non-pressure pipe applications.

We have over 20 years experience of manufacturing these couplings which meet all relevant UK water industry standards.

Why choose VIPSeal®?

Because we are the manufacturer of the finished coupling, we are able to deliver significant cost benefits to our customers by removing additional stages in the supply chain. Our VIPSeal® range of flexible couplings and adaptors are fully approved to the very latest UK, EU and worldwide drainage application certifications.

For further information, please visit our dedicated VIPSeal® website

Relevant Standards

BS EN 681-1:1996

Elastomeric seals. Material requirements for pipe joint seals used in water and drainage applications. Vulcanized rubber

ISO 3302-1:2014

Rubber – Tolerances for products — Part 1: Dimensional tolerances

BS EN 295-4:2013

Vitrified clay pipe systems for drains and sewers. Requirements for adaptors, connectors and flexible couplings

WIS 4-41-01

Specification for flexible couplings for gravity sewerage and drainage pipes

BS EN 16397-1:2014

Flexible couplings. Performance requirements

BS EN 16397-2:2014

Flexible couplings. Characteristics and testing for metal banded flexible couplings, adaptors and bushes