Connolly Straight Up Contraction Joint

Description

Connolly Straight Up Contraction Joint

The Connolly Straight Up Contraction Joint is a continuous pour solution for contraction joints in slab on ground applications.

Connolly Straight Up Contraction Joints are a roll-formed galvanised steel section used as a leave-in-place formwork to control shrinkage induced cracking. The profile is fixed in place using the patented peg and wedge system.

The Straight Up Contraction Joint profile has pre-formed holes which allow it to be used in conjunction with Connolly Universal Dowel Sleeves (UDS). The Universal Dowel Sleeves are installed in the steel section using the patented twist-fix feature.

Available in 3m lengths for slab thicknesses from 125mm to 200mm. Custom heights, lengths (up to 3m), and dowel configurations are available on request.

A wide range of permanent and removable capping, and rebate moulds are available to be used with Connolly Straight Up Contraction Joints.

Features:

• Enables continuous pours
• 3 different profile heights available
• Knockouts to accommodate a range of dowel sizes
• Patented wedge fixing mechanism allows fast and accurate height adjustment
• Additional stiffening ribs to ensure straighter joints
• Galvanised coating for corrosion protection
• Can be used to screed off which makes getting the right level quick and easy
• A range of capping for various applications
• Minimise liability risks from slip and trip claims
• Available in 3m lengths
• Suitable for slab thicknesses from 125mm to 200mm

Specifications:

• Brand: Connolly
• Material: Roll-formed galvanised steel
• Available Lengths: 3m (custom lengths up to 3m available on request)
• Slab Thickness Range: 125mm to 200mm
• Profile Heights: 3 different heights available (123mm, 142mm, 190mm)
• Fixing System: Patented peg and wedge system
• Coating: Galvanised for corrosion protection
• Available in 3 configurations

Applications:

• Contraction joints in slab on ground applications
• Leave-in-place formwork to control shrinkage induced cracking
• Continuous pour solutions
• Use with Connolly Universal Dowel Sleeves for load transfer
• Commercial and industrial concrete slabs
• Construction projects

Benefits:

• Enables continuous pours for efficient construction
• Controls shrinkage induced cracking
• Twist-fix feature provides alignment of dowels for unhindered slab movement
• Patented wedge fixing mechanism allows fast and accurate height adjustment
• Additional stiffening ribs ensure straighter joints
• Galvanised coating provides corrosion protection
• Can be used to screed off for quick and easy leveling
• Pre-formed holes accommodate various dowel sizes
• Compatible with Connolly Universal Dowel Sleeves using patented twist-fix feature
• Wide range of permanent and removable capping and rebate moulds available
• Minimise liability risks from slip and trip claims
• Custom heights, lengths, and dowel configurations available on request

Professional concrete contractors choose Connolly Straight Up Contraction Joints as a continuous pour solution for contraction joints in slab on ground applications. These roll-formed galvanised steel sections are used as leave-in-place formwork to control shrinkage induced cracking, with the profile fixed in place using the patented peg and wedge system. Available in 3 configurations for slab thicknesses from 125mm to 200mm. Custom heights, lengths (up to 3m), and dowel configurations are available on request.