Tylox® MT Gasket for Microtunneling & Pipe Jacking

Achieve Reliable Trenchless Joint Sealing Across Complex Pipeline Systems

The Tylox® MT Gasket reflects Hamilton Kent’s commitment to supporting the full range of trenchless construction methods used in modern municipal and civil infrastructure. As microtunneling and pipe jacking have grown into established techniques for installing gravity sewer, stormwater, and utility pipelines in challenging urban and suburban environments, the performance requirements for jacking pipe gaskets have become increasingly well-defined — and the Tylox® MT Gasket is designed to meet them.

Selecting the right concrete jacking pipe gasket is a critical step in any trenchless project. An undersized or incorrectly specified gasket can fail to maintain adequate compression under jacking loads, compromising joint integrity before the pipeline ever enters service. The Tylox® MT Gasket’s profile geometry and material specification are engineered as a complete concrete jacking pipe gasket solution — one that accounts for the forces, deflections, and long-term service conditions that define the microtunneling and pipe jacking environment.

A critical feature of the Tylox® MT Gasket product line is its availability in mechanical transition gasket configurations. Trenchless projects frequently require connections between pipes of different materials or diameters — for example, where a microtunnel drive ties into an existing sewer system constructed from a different pipe material. Mechanical transition gaskets allow these connections to be made within a single integrated pipeline system without the need for external adapter structures, reducing construction complexity and potential leak points.

Hamilton Kent works directly with concrete pipe manufacturers and project teams to ensure that the correct Tylox® MT Gasket profile is specified for each application. The combination of jacking pipe and mechanical transition gasket configurations within a single product family simplifies the specification and procurement process for projects that require both.

Synthetic Rubber Gasket Specifications

The Tylox® MT Gasket is manufactured from synthetic rubber compounds formulated to meet the physical and dimensional requirements of applicable ASTM standards for elastomeric seals used in trenchless and jacking pipe applications. As a qualified ASTM C1619 gasket, each product is held to tight production tolerances to ensure consistent performance across all joint positions in a pipe jacking drive.

AS Materials:

• ASTM C1619 – Design-only

AS Dimensions:

• ASTM C1619 – Design-only

Planning Your Microtunneling Pipe Gasketing Needs

Gasket selection for microtunneling and pipe jacking requires careful consideration of the specific joint geometry of the concrete jacking pipe being used, the anticipated jacking forces for the drive, the maximum angular deflection permitted by the alignment design, and whether mechanical transition connections are required at any point in the pipeline system. Whether you are specifying a microtunnel pipe gasket for a straightforward gravity sewer drive or a trenchless pipe gasket for a complex multi-diameter pipeline system, Hamilton Kent’s technical team is available to assist engineers and contractors in reviewing these parameters and identifying the correct Tylox® MT Gasket specification before the project moves to procurement.

Choosing Your Tylox® MT Gasket Model

The Tylox® MT Gasket is available as both a standard jacking pipe gasket and a mechanical transition gasket, with configurations matched to the nominal diameters and joint geometries of concrete jacking pipe used in microtunneling and pipe jacking projects. The appropriate gasket model is determined by the nominal pipe diameter, the specific joint geometry of the jacking pipe being supplied, and whether a standard or mechanical transition configuration is required.

For projects where the pipeline system includes connections between dissimilar pipe materials or sizes, Hamilton Kent’s mechanical transition gasket configurations allow these connections to be detailed and procured as part of the same Tylox® MT Gasket specification — simplifying the supply chain and ensuring dimensional compatibility across the full pipe string.

Hamilton Kent works with concrete pipe producers to qualify the Tylox® MT Gasket — whether used as a microtunneling gasket, a concrete jacking pipe gasket, or a mechanical transition gasket — for use with specific jacking pipe products, providing engineers and contractors a straightforward path from specification to procurement. For project-specific selection support, contact Hamilton Kent’s technical team to review drive parameters and pipe specifications.