Manhole Sealing with SANI-TRED: A Revolutionary Approach to Long-Lasting Protection
When it comes to sealing manholes and preventing water infiltration, traditional methods often lack durability, flexibility, and long-term effectiveness. Enter SANI-TRED®, a cutting-edge sealing system that offers superior waterproofing through advanced technologies like Flexible Penetration Technology™ and Elongation Memory™. These innovative features make SANI-TRED the ideal choice for sealing manholes, ensuring that the seal strengthens over time instead of deteriorating, providing long-lasting protection for infrastructure.
The Power of SANI-TRED: Flexible Penetration Technology™ and Elongation Memory™
At the core of SANI-TRED’s superior performance are two key technologies: Flexible Penetration Technology™ and Elongation Memory™. Flexible Penetration Technology™ allows the product to deeply penetrate the pores of concrete and other substrates, creating a strong, permanent bond that securely locks the coating in place. This penetration forms tiny, solid rubber sealing plugs that act like high-pressure hydraulic O-rings, ensuring a watertight seal that can withstand even the harshest conditions commonly found in underground infrastructure.
Elongation Memory™ is equally impressive. This technology allows SANI-TRED’s coating to stretch and flex without losing its integrity or shape. This flexibility is crucial for adapting to the natural expansion and contraction of the manhole structure due to environmental factors such as temperature changes and moisture levels. Unlike traditional products that crack or delaminate over time, SANI-TRED remains strong and flexible, delivering long-lasting protection for manholes.
Superior Bonding for Manhole Applications
One of the standout features of SANI-TRED is its versatility as a sealing platform. Whether dealing with concrete, brick, or metal manhole structures, SANI-TRED provides the perfect base for creating a durable, long-lasting seal. Its unique polymer chemistry ensures that the bond strengthens over time, making it ideal for high-stress environments like manholes, which are subjected to constant water infiltration, gas exposure, and ground movement.
The SANI-TRED system is designed to work in a variety of conditions, from high groundwater pressure to challenging soil environments. Its ability to withstand negative hydrostatic pressure—water pushing from below—ensures that even manholes in flood-prone areas are sealed securely and remain protected.
SANI-TRED LRB (Liquid Rubber Base): The Ultimate Solution for Sealing Manholes
SANI-TRED’s Liquid Rubber Base (LRB) is the cornerstone of the system, offering exceptional versatility and waterproofing capabilities. One of its key features is its ability to cure at any thickness without gassing or forming voids. This makes it perfect for sealing manholes that require thick, robust layers of protection. Additionally, LRB molecularly bonds to itself, eliminating the risk of cold joints or weak points, ensuring that the seal is continuous and resilient.
The product’s ability to bond new layers to old ones makes maintenance and repair easy and cost-effective, allowing for reapplications as needed without compromising the integrity of the original seal.
PermaFlex: The Backbone of the SANI-TRED System
At the heart of the SANI-TRED waterproofing system is PermaFlex, a liquid rubber coating that deeply penetrates the surface of the manhole structure. It forms a network of sealing tentacles that lock the coating into place, providing a watertight, durable barrier. These tentacles function like tiny hydraulic O-rings, anchoring the seal and ensuring that it remains intact, even under extreme pressure.
PermaFlex is capable of retaining negative hydrostatic pressure, which is crucial for sealing manholes where groundwater or stormwater infiltration is a concern. The coating is able to withstand water pressure far beyond typical levels encountered in underground structures, making it the superior choice for protecting critical infrastructure.
Applications and Benefits of SANI-TRED Manhole Sealing Systems
SANI-TRED’s waterproofing solutions are tough enough to withstand the most challenging environments, such as manholes in high-traffic urban areas, stormwater drains, and sewage systems. The system’s electrical resistance also exceeds 11 kV per 5-mil coat, providing an additional layer of safety in environments where electrical grounding may be a concern.
By choosing SANI-TRED, municipalities and contractors benefit from:
- Long-lasting protection against water infiltration, gas buildup, and structural wear
- Seamless application for eliminating weak points or vulnerabilities in manholes
- Easy maintenance and repair, with the ability to bond new applications to old without compromising the integrity of the seal
- Durability in handling the extreme conditions of underground environments
Simple and Effective Installation Process
SANI-TRED makes manhole sealing efficient and straightforward, offering long-lasting protection in just a few steps:
- Surface Preparation: Thoroughly clean and dry the manhole structure to remove dirt, debris, and old coatings that might interfere with adhesion.
- Apply PermaFlex Primer: PermaFlex is applied as a primer, filling the pores and sealing the surface. This ensures a strong bond and a smooth foundation for subsequent layers.
- Apply LRB/TAV: The Liquid Rubber Base (LRB) is mixed with Thickening Activator (TAV) to create a thick, flexible layer that fills cracks and voids.
- Topcoat with PermaFlex: Finally, apply the PermaFlex topcoat for a durable, waterproof finish that can withstand the pressures of underground environments.
The Future of Manhole Sealing with SANI-TRED
In a world where traditional manhole sealing methods often fall short, SANI-TRED stands as a revolutionary solution. With advanced technologies like Flexible Penetration Technology™ and Elongation Memory™, SANI-TRED not only seals manholes but also enhances their durability, ensuring that your infrastructure remains protected for years to come.
By choosing SANI-TRED, municipalities, contractors, and property owners can feel confident that their manhole systems are sealed with the best technology available—offering long-term durability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
