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Mechanical Packers – Surface Ports

Mechanical Packers

~ Over 40 Years Experience ~

Industry Leading Mechanical Packer & Injection Port Selection

It was back in the late 1970’s when the company founder hand assembled the first mechanical packers from machined metal pieces and rubber sleeves. At the time these packers were produced for the family owned chemical injection grout manufacturing business.

Today, at SealBoss, we produce packers and surface ports in much larger quantities, shapes, and designs, meeting our customer’s needs world wide. Packer quality, availability, and affordability are still paramount.

When it comes to the right packer, it is often a matter of personal preference and personal experience.

Since 1988, we have been supplying companies near and far with millions of packers of all sizes and shapes. In recognizing our customers preferences, we strive to provide the most comprehensive packer selection in the industry.

We maintain a large mechanical packer and surface port inventory to assure customer convenience and to meet your job requirements right off the shelf. We also sell in smaller quantities, not every job requires thousands of injection packers.

Custom manufacturing services are available for specialty design needs and one-off applications.

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Zerk Coupler | Button Head Slide Coupler

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Couplers for Mechanical Injection Packers

Secure Fit / High Pressure Injection Couplers for Mechanical Packers and Ports

SealBoss ® Packer Connectors are designed to provide a secure and tight fit during injection. Both couplers have pressure activated ‘moving parts’.

The Zerk Type Coupler is equipped with four prong/claws that push forward and strengthen grip with increasing injection pressures.

The Button Head Slide Coupler features a rubber seal that expands under pressure, and thus creating a compression seal in conjunction with the fitting of the injection packer.

Couplers are an important injection accessory often overlooked in their importance. Please always keep your couplers free of debris and in good mechanical working order.

SealBoss Couplers

Our Zerk Couplers and Button Head Slide Couplers have been designed to securely connect your grout injection line to the injection packer even under high injection pressures.

The standard Zerk Coupler with 4 prongs works well in most crack injection scenarios. It connects and disconnects quickly while providing a tight connection under pressure.

The Button Head Slide Coupler provides another level of security by sliding over the button head of the packer. Even a pull on the injection line will keep the connector in place. The connector does not always have to be held by the applicator. We recommend the slide coupler as an alternative to the standard zerk coupler for applications such as commercial tunnel jobs, overhead injection and single applicator injection.

The slide coupler is used with Plastic Button Head Packers for large volume injection such as curtain injection behind structures and slab lifting injection with plural component foam and pump systems.

Please keep your couplers clean and in good working order to keep your connection free of leaks and to maximize your positive injection experience.

Please don't hesitate to contact us here at Sealboss for more information about our extensive packer selection. Your representative will be happy to assist.

We provide on-site support and training for all SealBoss System Solutions.

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Brass Injection Packers

Brass Injection Packers by SealBoss ®

Quality Brass Construction for Secure Fit Under Injection
Extremely Wide variety in Diameters and Lengths
Monolithic Zerk Fitting Integrated in Packer Design
Anti Return Valve in Shaft Base
Defined Breaking Point Lines
Suitable for All Injection Resins
A SealBoss Economic Packer | Millions sold

SealBoss ® Brass Mechanical Packer Advantages

Why should I use Brass Injection Packers ?

SealBoss ® Brass mechanical injection packers cover the needs for many specialty applications where extreme packer dimensions are required. Very small packers are often needed to inject into grout lines between tiles. Very long packers are needed to carry the resin beyond a void such as found in some hollow block walls.

Brass injection packers are an economic alternative to steel injectors. The brass design permits high tightening forces for good friction between the expanded rubber sleeve and the concrete substrate.

What is the Advantage of Anti Return Valve Placement in the Shaft ?

On some jobs the packer necks are broken off with a hammer. For this purpose the packers are designed with defined breaking point lines. Any uncured resin still residing in the drill hole will be held back by the anti return valve in the stem even if the packer neck and zerk portion of the packer has been removed.

SealBoss B-Type Brass Injection Packers

The B-Type Brass Packers have you covered for specialty injection needs and situations where extreme sizes and lengths are required. From very small and thin to very long and large we typically have the right brass packer for you on the shelf. For even more extreme needs we also custom make packers as neccessary.

The brass construction is an economic alternative to the steel packers.

Please don't hesitate to contact us here at Sealboss for more information about our extensive packer selection. Your representative will be happy to assist.

We provide on-site support and training for all SealBoss System Solutions.

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SealBoss Injection Guideline Part 2

Injection Packer Guideline

How to Select Mechanical Injection Packers

Finding the Suitable Injection Packer

Injection packers and ports play a pivotal role in ensuring successful injections. At SealBoss, we pride ourselves on offering an extensive range of injection packers tailored to meet diverse needs. For those new to the field, selecting the ideal packer can seem overwhelming. To assist you, we’ve provided a concise overview of the various packer types and their unique features. Our collection encompasses a variety of designs, taking into account factors such as Packer Material Type, Diameter, Length, and Ball & Valve Location. Dive in to discover the perfect packer for your requirements.

Packer Material Type

Mechanical Injection Packer Body

SealBoss mechanical packers are made from different material including steel, brass, aluminum, zinc, various metal alloys and plastic. There are important differences in design and functionality for a variety of products, substrates and objectives. Contractor preferences and comfort levels are also a deciding factor.

Steel Injection Packers

SealBoss offers many heavy-duty steel packer variations. Steel offers the most strength and good resistance to oxidizing components found in acrylate/acrylic gels. SealBoss offers a wide variety of steel packers to suit all injection needs. Most packers are equipped with a rubber sleeve, some have a larger washer on the top of the packer to assist in the installation.

Brass , Aluminum, Zinc Injection Packers

Brass, aluminum & zinc packers are economical alternatives to steel packers with similar functionality. The overall strength is lower than steel, brass, zinc and aluminum packers bodies are softer. In some designs, the shaft can be broken off by hammer after injection thus leaving a flush surface. This is an advantage if removal of packer prior to patching is not specified.
Plastic

Plastic Injection Packers

Some permit low resistance, high volume product flow and very quick installation.

Button Head / Button Top Injection Packers

The SealBoss 5/8” (16mm) Button Head packer offers high volume flow with a button head (button top) coupler to minimize leakage. Insert the plastic sleeve in the drill hole and thread the plastic packer into the sleeve for a compression fit via the hex button head. Anti return valve: A steel ball placed in the shaft of the packer prevents product back-flow.

Hammer-In / Bang-In Injection Packers

The SealBoss Hammer-In port (Bang In Packer) is 3/8” (10mm) or 1/2” (13mm). The ports are inserted into the drill hole with the tap of a hammer. The plastic body of the packer creates a compression seal. The packers are set very quickly increasing productivity on the job site. Due to the lower friction fit, injection pressures are limited with this packer type.

Packer Construction Variations – Diameter, Length, Valves, Diameter

As a rule, and in addition to the packer material, a larger mechanical packer diameter permits higher injection pressures. 5/8” (16mm), ½” (13mm), 3/8” (10mm) and 1/4” (6mm) are most common diameters for man made structures, larger diameters are mostly utilized in rock and other natural structures. Caution: Packers and ports can exit the drill hole at high velocities under pressure. Correctly installed packers of the right dimensions will minimize this probability. In general, larger diameter packers prevent blow-out better than smaller packers.