The Full Tolerance Precast Splice
Groutec L is a mechanical splicing designed for the connection of precast elements.
Each Groutec L sleeve features a threaded end for the connection to reinforcement bars at the precast factory and a wide body allowing for more misalignment tolerance for the connection of two precast elements at site.
Groutec L is designed and manufactured in compliance with Eurocode 2, BS8110, ISO 15835, ACI 318 type 2, and AASHTO code requirements
Product features
- Compatible with ribbed or deformed reinforcing bars in diameters from Ø12 to 40 mm (#4 to #12), in grades up to 550 MPa (80 ksi).
- Groutec L can connect bars prepared with Dextra thread systems: Rolltec, Bartec and Fortec.
- At the construction site, connection is made in a few seconds by injecting/pouring non-shrink grout into the cavity.
- Horizontal or vertical connections, in upper or lower element, Groutec can do it all!
Grout Compatibility
The Groutec L is compattable with any standard non-shrink grout.
Seismic Performance
Groutec L is suitable to be used in earthquake-prone areas.
Bracing: 3 days only.
Once filled with grout, bracing
around the element can be
removed after only 3 days.
Benefits
- Engineered, tested and compatible with major non-shrink grout brands easily available on the market: Sika, Parex-Davco, Fosroc, BASF and Pozament. Reduce overall cost and simplify sourcing.
- At the precast factory, fast and precise installation thanks to Groutec L threaded end. Take advantage of the full range of accessories available to simplify your precasting process.
- At site, large axial misalignment is tolerated thanks to a wide cavity.
- Fast: Inject or poor grout into the cavity in less than 5 seconds. Bracing can be removed after 3 days.
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Expertise
At every moment of your customer journey, Dextra teams dedicate themselves to the production of smart construction solutions that allow our customers to reach higher productivity and safety levels on their construction sites.
Dextra holds physical stocks on several continents, complemented in each country by the local inventories of our distributors. With this extended network, Dextra makes sure our products are always at reach no matter where our partners are.
For solutions that require to be customized, Dextra can also go beyond our standard delivery times and offer accelerated delivery schemes. Consult us for more information.
From 3 major industrial sites located in Bangkok (Thailand), Guangzhou (China), and Pune (India), Dextra completely owns its manufacturing facilities and processes. This allows us to have complete control over the timing of our operations and the quality of the solutions produced.
An independently accredited material testing laboratory, accredited to ISO-IEC17025, is located at Dextra’s main Bangkok factory, allowing the testing of material and products.
Dextra aims to supply products that exceed the most demanding international technical approvals and it is our goal to create maximum customer satisfaction by complying with our clients’ needs and specified requirements.