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Only those caskets are air (and water) tight which are "sealer" caskets, meaning that they are provided with a rubber like sealing gasket between the lid and the base of the caskets. Usually only metal caskets can be sealer caskets.
Elinor Murray
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Why do coffins have to be nailed down?
Only those caskets are air (and water) tight which are "sealer" caskets, meaning that they are provided with a rubber like sealing gasket between the lid and the base of the caskets. Usually only metal caskets can be sealer caskets.
Why were Vietnam casualties in caskets under glass?
"Glass sealer" caskets (protective caskets with an inner glass lid) are an older type of "sealer caskets" (caskets providing an air and watertight seal). Later (for example in the Gulf War) the remains of soldiers were shipped back in glassless "gasket sealer" caskets.
Will a body decompose in and air tight burial vault?
It depends, but there is a high probabilty that it will decompose because of the presence of anaerobic microorganisms (bacteria which thrive under the absence of air / oxygene) and of mould. In the US, many metal caskets and vaults are hermetically sealed (air and water tight).
Where can one find caskets for sale?
One can find caskets for sale at mortuaries and funeral supply stores, for example Costco. Caskets are also for sale at Sears, Walmart, and Caskets By Design.
How is gum useful?
it can be used to seal things air tight. it can be used to seal things air tight.
What are the release dates for Air Tight - 1925?
Air Tight - 1925 was released on: USA: 14 June 1925
What is an air tank?
a air tight compressed cylinder that carries air
Are gas tanks air tight?
Gas tanks are designed to be air tight, because gasoline is a volatile liquid and you do not want it to evaporate out of the tank. Of course, a gas tank can be damaged, and may cease to be air tight.
Are mahogany caskets more expensive than other wooden caskets?
Usually yes - as long as one compares caskets of similar design, similar thickness of wood and similar interiors.
What will happen to the air in the air tight container when you heated it in the microwave oven?
the air in the container expands
How large can caskets be?
In the United States, standard caskets for adults have a length between 80 and 83 inches. Industrially manufactured oversize caskets are up to 96" long. Hand crafted caskets can be even longer.
What do you use to open a locked coffin?
For metal caskets usually a crank. With old style wooden caskets, the lid often has to be unscrewed.
