Find practical guidance that helps you install Roxtec sealing solutions correctly, safely, and efficiently. Here you can explore best‑practice recommendations, step‑by‑step advice, and answers to common questions from the field. Use these insights to ensure reliable performance, reduce installation time, and secure high quality in every sealing project.
Installation essentials
Prepare the workspace before you start the installation work. Clean the installation area if necessary, and ensure that the opening you are going to seal is easily accessible. Make sure you have all components at hand.
Packing space
Make sure you know the packing space – the inner width and height of the frame – before selecting sealing modules. Packing height is the inner height of the frame minus the space for the compression unit. The combined height of sealing modules must match this value.
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Module boxes
By using our standard module boxes it is easy to match the correct amount of sealing modules with the packing space. One standard module box equals the packing space of a size 4 frame and two boxes equal the packing space of a size 8 frame.
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Pre-configured sealing kits
We recommend using our pre-configured kits (available for frame size 6), including sealing modules, stayplates and the Roxtec compression wedge. You know that you always have the correct number of modules for your frame opening provided in the kit box.
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Preparation
Warm the lubricant
Warm up the lubricant in your hand or pocket to soften it when installing in cold temperatures. The lubricant is an important part of the system.
Arranging cables and pipes
Make sure that cables and pipes go straight, not angled, through the frame. If necessary, loosen cables from supports to admit movement. Heavy cables should be supported during installation.
Select module sizes
When selecting sealing module sizes, you can choose a few, large modules to save some installation time or several small modules to get more sealing spare capacity for the future.
Packing and sealing
Component placement
If you plan to add cables or pipes in the future, you can save time by placing the spare capacity modules close to the compression unit.
Use the stayplates to separate the cables
Use the stayplates to separate and keep cables apart during the installation work. This will make the insertion of the sealing modules easier. Our installation tool, Module holder, helps keeping cables and stayplates in place during installation.
Pre-compression
When there is not enough room for the Roxtec compression unit or the last row of modules, pre-compression is necessary. Use a Roxtec pre-compression tool to make more room and ensure that the entire packing space is correctly filled before compressing.
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Partial or interrupted installation
During installation, use the Roxtec module holder tool to avoid disturbing elements and keep your workspace clear of cables. If you are being interrupted and momentarily must leave your current task, use the module holder to keep everything in place until you can continue.
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Complete the entire assembly before tightening the compression units
To simplify insertion of the Roxtec compression wedge in combination frames, fill all openings before tightening the wedges. The reason is that the pressure will make the inner frame walls bulge slightly.
Installation training
We offer onsite installation advice and training all over the world to help you ensure quick and high quality assembly work. Our aim is to spread a practical understanding of our transits and to explain why they are used in different areas and applications.