FAQ
Bowl Setting Wax Gaskets and Bolts
FAQs
Q Where is the wax ring produced? Are Oatey, Harvey and Hercules rings all manufactured at
the same plant?
A All brands of wax rings produced by Oatey Co. are manufactured at the Oatey Omaha, Nebraska facility.
Q Can wax rings be stacked on top of one another to make up for the extra space between the
toilet bowl and toilet ange, and still create a watertight seal?
A Although stacking two wax seals on top of each other seems to be a common practice, Oatey does
not recommend this application. We recommend using a jumbo or extra thick wax ring instead of the
stacking method. Also consider raising the ange height with one of our spacer kits.
Q When did you stop putting Hercules Johni-Rings in bags?
A This change began in January of 2014.
Q Why did you stop putting Hercules Johni-Rings in bags?
A In 2014 the Oatey Company nalized the acquisition of Hercules Chemical Company, and began
manufacturing wax rings into an Oatey facility in Omaha, Nebraska. The Omaha facility has decades of
expertise in production of Oatey and Harvey brand wax rings. To utilize the manufacturing capability of
the Omaha facility, the Hercules Johni-Ring had to be injected into a plastic tray. In an effort to offset the
features of a bag, an engineering effort was conducted to enhance the tray and add a release agent to
promote a “Clean Release” tray exclusively to the Hercules Johni-Ring.
Q What is the length of a Johni-Bolt?
A Standard Johni-Bolts are 2-1/4" long. They are also available in an extra-long length, which is 3-1/2".
Q What ingredients are in wax gaskets?
A Oatey and Hercules wax seals are a blend of Slack Wax (unrened feed stock) and Micro Crystalline Wax
(rened feed stock). These are used to control the properties and result in a premium nished product.