contents

general information
company background 2
concrete basics...the need for joints 3
what causes concrete to crack
how to control cracking
location and spacing of joints 4
slab design/layout
thickness
reinforcement
concrete mixture
base friction & restraints
environmental factors
curing methods

joint types 5
tooled joints
saw cut joints
Connolly key joints
research & development 6
test results show superior
performance of Connolly key joint
preventing steps 11
preventing steps and load transfer
saw cut and tooled joints
Connolly key joints
Connolly key joints with dowels
Connolly biscuit plate dowel system

sealing of joints 12
house slabs 13
joints in house slabs & AS2870

product specifications
key joints 14
joiners 16
expansion joints 17
dowel cradles 19
biscuit plate system 20
universal dowel sleeves 22
safety cushion caps 25
permanent PVC capping 26
removable PVC capping 28
surface grinding cap 29
rebate moulds 30
foam filler strips 32
crack inducers 33
ground crack inducers 35
truline dowel caps 36

current 11/2008
 company background

c onnolly Key Joint began State and Territory of

producing preformed metal Australia as well as a growing
key joint in 1990 and has overseas market.
since grown to become the
Connolly Key Joint has a commitment to a
largest supplier of metal key joint to the
continuing research and development program
Australian market. The brainchild of local builder
designed to provide better solutions to the
Paul Connolly, Connolly Key Joint was awarded
everyday problems encountered on construction
an Australian Design Award in 1992 for
sites. This includes not only the development
outstanding design, technical and
of new and innovative products, but also the
commercial factors. Since winning
further development of our already successful
the award in 1992, Connolly Key
products. This, combined with our extensive
Joint has gone from strength to
range of key joints, cappings, expansion joints,
strength, having been judged the winner of the
dowel cradles, biscuit plate dowel systems,
Small Business Award for Quality Management
dowel sleeves, crack inducers, surface grinding
in 1996 as well as being a
caps and other concreting
finalist for several other
accessories will ensure
prestigious awards.
Connolly Key Joint maintains
Connolly Key Joint’s core its place as the leading
product is its award winning supplier of these products for
key joint which is backed up many years to come.
by an extensive range of
Connolly Key Joint is a Quality
associated cappings and
Assured company and all
dowel systems. Add to this,
products are distributed nationally in Australia
our Expansion Joint Systems, Dowel Cradles
and New Zealand through over 200 mesh and
and Biscuit Plate System, and it is not hard to
bar outlets as well as many smaller resellers.
see why Connolly Key Joint is the industry
leader.

In fact, Connolly Key Joint has been so popular

over the past years that their name has become
synonymous with the use of key joints in
general. Many users now refer to all keyed
joints simply as ‘Connolly joints’. With some
500,000 metres sold annually, key joint is
definitely not a new product as it is widely
specified for use as contraction and construction
joints in a multitude of structures both here and
overseas. Connolly products are sold in every

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 the need for joints

what causes concrete to crack? REINFORCED WITHOUT JOINTS

cracks are smaller and closer together

Many surface cracks in concrete slabs are not

a result of structural failure of the slab but are
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formed by uncontrolled shrinkage of the
concrete. These types of cracks can be avoided.
Combined with the use of reinforcement, one
Shrinkage cracks are the result of the concrete of the most effective means of reducing the
volume decreasing as water is lost from within amount of cracking in slabs is by using the
the concrete mixture. These cracks can still correct type and placement of joints in the slab.
occur some months after the slab has been This effectively breaks the pour into several
poured. However, the more rapid the drying smaller sections which reduces the resistance
process the more likely it is that shrinkage to contraction forces within each slab section.
cracks will develop. The same type of cracking This was traditionally done by the old system
occurs in many other situations where moisture of pouring adjacent slabs alternatively in a
is lost from its structure. (eg. Clay soils will chequerboard pattern. However, in today’s
crack in times of low rainfall). environment where larger pours are necessary
in order to keep jobs on a tight schedule, this
UN-REINFORCED AND NO JOINTS out dated system is often not practical. To
frequent cracks enable a continuous pour, yet still break the
slab into several smaller slabs, it is common
practice to install contraction or control joints
in the wet concrete. The aim of this type of joint
is to allow the shrinking concrete to move freely
away from the joint and thus prevent random
cracking elsewhere in the slab.
how to control cracking

REINFORCED WITH JOINTS

In concrete slabs it is possible to reduce the minimal cracking as contraction occurs at the joints

width of these cracks by placing steel bars

(reinforcement) in the concrete, which effectively
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holds the cracks together. Although shrinkage
still occurs the cracks formed are closer together
and are held together so tightly that they are The correct type of joint and the appropriate
usually too small to be visible. It is generally placement of the joint in a slab is considered
not economically feasible to place enough by many contractors to be a good insurance
reinforcement in large concrete slabs to policy against customer complaints. It is far
eliminate all cracking. The aim of reinforcement easier to explain why a joint was placed in the
is to eliminate large visible cracks, and in slab than it is to explain why there is a random
conjunction with joint placement, minimise those crack in a slab with no joints.
that remain.

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 “How far apart should
contraction joints be?”

location and spacing of joints shrinkage, the closer the contraction joints
should be.

The location of contraction joints is an important BASE FRICTION & RESTRAINTS:

part of overall slab performance and should be
The sub-base should be as smooth and even
considered early in the design stage. The use
as possible to allow the concrete to move freely
of Connolly key joint gives designers greater
as its volume decreases. A rough sub-base
control over the placement of contraction joints.
means closer joints.
As the joints are set up prior to concrete
placement they can be inspected at the pre- ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
pour stage and they do not have to rely on any High air temperature, drying wind and low
post pour operations to be effective. humidity will all accelerate the drying process
A common question asked by many designers and increase shrinkage. Some of these factors
and builders is “How far apart should contraction such as temperature and humidity are seasonal
joints be?” This is a question to which there is and therefore joint spacings may not be the
no simple answer. The best solution is to same for all jobs poured throughout the year.
consider all of the following factors before
CURING METHODS:
deciding on the joint locations prior to pouring.
For various reasons, different curing methods
SLAB DESIGN / LAYOUT: may apply to different jobs. The slower the
The slab sections or panels should have a concrete is cured, the further apart the joints
length to width ratio of a maximum of 1.5:1 and may be placed.
preferably 1:1. Panel shapes such as “L” and Despite all of the above variables, the chart
“T” should be avoided where possible. shown at right is a guide to joint spacing for
nominally reinforced slabs with square slab
THICKNESS:
panel layouts. Please note that this chart is a
Generally, the thicker the slab the further apart guide only and the particulars of each individual
the joints may be. job should be considered in determining
REINFORCEMENT:
contraction joint locations.

Joints in un-reinforced slabs should be spaced

at closer intervals than in reinforced slabs. 9
Slabs with light gauge reinforcement also
JOINT SPACING (m)

require closer joint spacing then slabs

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containing higher percentages of reinforcement.

CONCRETE MIXTURE:

Cement type and quantity, aggregate size, 3

quantity and quality, water/cement ratio and

the use of any admixtures will all affect the
100 150 200 250 300
amount of shrinkage that will occur. The more
SLAB THICKNESS (mm)

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 joint types

TOO LATE
conventional
saws 12
11 1

early
10 2 entry
saws
tooled joints

9 3
Tooled joints, which are tooled in during the
finishing operation, are time consuming and
interrupt the finishing operations. In many cases
8 4
they are not installed to sufficient depth
(recommended as one quarter of slab thickness)
and as a result do not control all random 7 5
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cracking. If joints are not of sufficient depth they
cannot be guaranteed to induce the fracture at
If the saw cutting is not carried out in this narrow
the required location or carry it through the
window of opportunity, then it is likely that it
remaining thickness of the slab. Also, if the joint
will not be effective in controlling cracking. In
is not of sufficient depth the induced fracture
many situations it is not practical to saw cut
may “wander” away from the vertical plane and
during this timeframe due to saw availability,
increase the likelihood of stepping at the joint
darkness, noise considerations or other factors.
when it is subjected to vertical loads.
If a slab is poured in the early morning, it is
generally too late to saw cut effectively the
PROBLEMS MAY OCCUR IF JOINTS
ARE NOT OF SUFFICIENT DEPTH following day.

cracking cracks wander away

adjacent to from the vertical plane
joint (no interlock)
Connolly key joints
slab can
drop
The installation of Connolly key joint prior to
concrete placement is one of the best methods
of providing a contraction joint. Unlike tooled
joints or saw cutting, which can be ineffective
if not done correctly, or in the narrow timeframe
saw cut joints
required, Connolly key joint makes a definite
break in the slab and virtually eliminates many
Saw cuts will control shrinkage cracking if they
of the problems associated with concrete
are installed early enough in the curing stage
shrinkage.
and they are to the minimum depth as
mentioned above. To be effective, saw cutting Generally speaking, if key joints are installed
must be carried out before the concrete starts at appropriate spacings and the joints are
to cool. If using a conventional wet saw, this sealed or permanent capping applied, expansion
usually means that cutting must be done joints can be minimised and spaced further
between 4 and 12 hours after the surface apart. This is because concrete will contract or
finishing operations have ceased. The waiting shrink more than it will expand due to thermal
period for early entry dry-cut saws is usually variations, unless the temperature variations are
between 1 and 4 hours. extreme.

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 research & development

test results show superior performance The results of the comparative tests between
of Connolly key joint key joint products currently produced in
Australia proved what many people have
In July, August and September of 2001, at the believed in the past.
request of Connolly Key Joint, the Australian
Centre for Construction Innovation (ACCI)
undertook tests of tongue and groove type The profile
construction joints in reinforced concrete slabs
of the joints formed by
formed using a range of profiles. The purpose
of this testing was to investigate the strength the Connolly key joint
capabilities of joints constructed using various
profiles of keyed joints. The joints were is far stronger
established using strips folded from galvanised
under loading situations than
steel sheet and are intended to transmit some
vertical shear across a construction or control
alternative products.
joint in a slab on ground. The tests conducted
by the ACCI sought to compare the ultimate
shear strengths of 150mm thick concrete slab
specimens joined across their widths using a
Now scientific testing has proved these beliefs,
variety of joint profiles provided by Connolly
and comparisons can be made using the
- no attempt was made to simulate the
quantifiable results obtained. The loads
interaction between the slab and sub grade on
achieved by joints constructed using the new
which it is supported.
Connolly profile exceeded those produced using
Among the six different profiles tested were the type “D” product by 55%. This provides
samples of the superseded profile produced by enormous benefits and peace of mind to
Connolly, another locally made product (marked designers, contractors and clients that their
“D”) and four alternative variations, including slab joints will carry the intended loads and be
the new improved Connolly profile. The average trouble free for many years to come.
of all tests conducted using
these profiles, with a joint
opening of 5mm, can be 5mm JOINT OPENING
kN

40.0

depicted by the following 35.0

graph.
30.0

25.0

20.0

15.0

10.0

5.0

0.0
TYPE ‘D’ ‘F’ NEW CONNOLLY PROFILE

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To gain an understanding of the reasons why These results clearly show that under a vertical
the products perform so differently it is best to loading situation Connolly key joint is far
consider an extract from the report as follows: superior. In fact, of all six profiles tested, the
type “D” product had the worst performance of
all. The conclusion to the ACCI report stated;
“The test programme has

shown that when opened to “Joints of profile type D

5mm, joint type D consistently have a lower shear resistance

shows less shear resistance than all others tested.”

than others. In elevation, its

As part of the ACCI testing process carried out
deep tongue geometry leads
for Connolly, the vertical deflection properties
to a greater cantilever length of the joints were also investigated using actual
test slabs. The results of these deflection tests
for the top lobe with a showed that “no trend could be seen”. This
indicates that the tongue slope of the Connolly
consequently greater bending
product could not be shown to adversely affect
stress under a given load. The joint deflection but it was shown to provide
joints capable of carrying far greater loads.
nearly horizontal tongue
These are only some of the reasons why
slope creates a sharper re- Connolly key joint performs better and is the
most accepted key joint on the market today.
entrant corner at the root of If your customers are concerned about providing
a long lasting quality finish to their slabs they
the top lobe - it is likely that
cannot ignore the results of these tests.

this causes a local stress

concentration.”

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CONNOLLY BISCUIT PLATE DOWEL SYSTEM To accurately measure slab movement there
Black/Gal Steel Plate: 150mm x 110mm x 6mm were 6 Digital Dial Gauges (NATA calibrated)
Black/Gal Steel Plate: 150mm x 110mm x 10mm
placed strategically across the testing slabs as
(AS/NZS 3679.1-300)
seen in the diagram below. Numbers 1-6
representing the placement points of the gauges
on the slab. A ‘Pressure Transducer’ was used
to monitor and gauge pressure readings.
impressive test results for Connolly
The load position was placed in a position to
biscuit plate dowel system
achieve optimal results.
Connolly’s testing, designed and conducted by
an independent engineer and calibration service DIGITAL DIAL GAUGES PLACEMENT ON TEST SLABS
provider (NATA Accredited), has provided
represents support bars beneath slab
results indicating that the Connolly Biscuit Plate represents biscuit plate dowels in slab
Dowel System is superior in withstanding
greater load (force kN) with less deflection.

TEST CONDITIONS: 3 4

load position
The test slabs were independently engineered
5 6
& designed to represent a 150mm thick concrete
slab poured at 32mpa. An increasing load
1 2
pressure was applied to the test slabs until they
reached failure points (See pictures below) . The
10mm joint
Connolly Biscuit Plate Dowels (6mm) underwent opening in slab

a total of 3 tests, performed under exact testing

conditions.
A total of 6 probes were placed strategically across the slab.

Test slab before

applied pressure

CUT AWAY HORIZONTAL VIEW

downward pressure (kN)

10mm joint opening load position

plate dowels

Test slab after

reaching failure
point

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 FORCE / DEFLECTION FOR 6mm BISCUIT DOWEL TESTS

110

100
10mm approximate
Avg. 105.38 kN, 0.65mm
90
TEST RESULTS FOR PLATE
80
DOWELS: 6mm average over 3 tests
76.67kN, 0.73mm
70

All equipment used to

60
conduct & measure tests
50
were NATA Calibrated.
40
Average results of the
Connolly Biscuit Plate 30

System are as follows: 20

Force (kN)

6mm plate 10

Force (kN) = 76.6 0

Deflection(mm) = 0.73 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2

Deflection (mm)
TEST 1 6mm average
10mm plate (approximated)
TEST 2 10mm approximation
Force (kN) = 105.38
TEST 3
Deflection(mm) = 0.65

1. Of the test slabs using the Connolly 6mm System) display the load (Force) peaking points
Biscuit Plate, on average, were found to (kN) and the deflection movement (mm)
handle a 76.6(kN) force with a 0.73mm recorded during testing.
deflection before reaching failure point. Test
approximations of the Connolly 10mm Biscuit 6mm Plate ‘Biscuit’
Plate, on average, were found to handle a
Data Force (kN) Deflection (mm)
105.38(kN) force with a 0.65mm deflection Test 1 73.4 0.705
before reaching failure point. Test 2 84.8 0.80
Test3 71.8 0.695
2. This basically translates to the Connolly Average 76.67 0.73
Biscuit Plate being successful in transferring
high loads with minimal deflection resulting 10mm Plate ‘Biscuit’ (approximated)
in an overall top end performance.
Data Force (kN) Deflection (mm)
Test 1 106.4 0.641
Advantages of these results include:
Test 2 109.5 0.672
• Spacing of plates could be increased Test3 100.2 0.632
Average 105.38 0.65
resulting in significant cost savings!

• Able to support a high load before

CONCLUSION:
reaching failure point!
Resulting data from these tests indicate that
• Has minimal deflection!
the Australian designed & manufactured
Connolly Biscuit Plate Dowel System has a load
GRAPH RESULTS:
support factor and minimal deflection rate that
qualifies this product as high quality and will
The following graph depicts results over six
therefore ensure that the use of this product
tests of the Biscuit Plate Dowel System.
will result in an optimal quality of work for the
The coloured lines (Connolly Biscuit Plate Dowel end user.

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 FORCE / DEFLECTION FOR 6mm BISCUIT DOWEL TESTS

110

100
10mm approximate
Avg. 105.38 kN, 0.65mm
90

80
6mm average over 3 tests
76.67kN, 0.73mm
70

60

50

40

30

20
Force (kN)

10

0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.2

Deflection (mm)
TEST 1 6mm average

TEST 2 10mm approximation

TEST 3

6mm DATA RESULTS

Data Force(kN) Deflection(mm)

Test 1 73.4 0.705

Test 2 84.8 0.80
Test3 71.8 0.695

Average 76.67 0.73

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 preventing steps

larger joint movement minimal stepping

is available (undetectable in most
cases)

preventing ‘steps’ and load transfer

To prevent vertical displacement of adjacent

slabs at a joint, some form of load transfer is
necessary. This enables the top surface of the CONNOLLY KEY JOINTS WITH DOWELS:
slabs to remain at the same level even though
For heavily loaded slabs, it is recommended to
they may be subjected to uneven loads. These
provide dowels in all types of joints. If desired,
loads may be in the form of vehicular traffic, or
dowels can be used with Connolly key joint by
more commonly, as a result of the ground
simply removing the pre-formed “knock-outs”
swelling and/or shrinking below the slabs. The
and inserting the dowel through the key joint.
most effective way to minimise ground swell
When used in conjunction with Connolly key
problems is to provide a firm sub-base and
joint, the dowels provide the load transfer
maintain a stable soil moisture content. It is
mechanism and the key joint provides the
recommended to avoid planting trees adjacent
shrinkage control along with the benefits of
to pavements where possible and maintain
having a preformed joint.
plumbing work to ensure the sub-base is not
affected by leakages. no stepping
joint moves freely

SAW CUT AND TOOLED JOINTS:

It is recognised that saw cut and tooled joints Connolly universal

are not effective as a means of load transfer if dowel sleeve

the joint opens more than 0.9mm. To prevent

joints opening by this amount it is necessary dowel provides
to place these types of joints quite closely load transfer

together. If these types of joints are to be

spaced at larger intervals a load transfer
For doweled joints to be effective it is imperative
mechanism (eg. Dowels) would be required.
that they be aligned within very close tolerances
at 90 degrees to the joint direction and parallel
CONNOLLY KEY JOINTS:
to the joint movement. If this is not achieved,
The interlocking tongue and groove of the the dowels form a dovetail effect and the joint
Connolly key joint system provides an effective can “lock up” and will not function properly.
load transfer for light to moderately loaded
slabs over much greater joint openings than DOWELS
CORRECTLY MISALIGNED
either saw cut or tooled joints. ALIGNED DOWELS

joints move freely joints ‘lock up’

greater than large steps occur
0.9mm joint opening

cracking
parallel to
the joint

aggregate
interlock is lost

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 sealing of joints

w here the finished joint is exposed to outdoor enter the joint and allows the volume of any
environments it is recommended that all such particles that do enter the top of the joint to be
joints be filled. This ensures that foreign taken up by the compression properties of the
materials such as dirt and sand do not get capping.
washed into the joint. If foreign material enters
the joint, the joint will not function properly foreign matter enters as
the joint opens and is
when subjected to expansion elements and contained near the surface
buckling or spalling can occur at the joint.
Additionally, as a preformed metal key joint
produces a smooth “off the form” inner surface,
it does not produce a build up of aggregate
fragments in the joint over time, as saw cut and
tooled joints do.
smooth inner
foreign matter enters surfaces of the joint
as joint separates
compression forces are
taken up by the elastic
properties of the capping

build up of
aggregate
fragments

joint closes freely

joint binds and edges
fracture as the joint closes
It is also important to keep the width of the joint
as small as possible, as a wide joint puts more
stress on the corner of the concrete at the joint.
These stresses can be from wheel traffic over
the joint or from foreign particles that enter the
joint. The 180 degree fold to the top of the
Connolly key joint allows substantially narrower
joints to be achieved than those of other
manufacturers.

The shape of the Connolly capping also reduces

By attaching Connolly permanent PVC capping
the likelihood of
strip to the Connolly key joint prior to the
damage occurring to
concrete pour, no further operations are
the joint edge as it
required after the final finishing and sealants
forms a slightly
are not required unless the joint is to be
beveled edge to the capping profile
watertight. In addition to the, time, material and produces a beveled
joint. edge to the joint
cost savings, Connolly key joint has the added
benefit of being able to be used to screed off. For water-tight joints or for load bearing joints
This makes getting the right level quick and to be filled with semi rigid epoxy fillers, it is
easy during the pour as it is all set up before recommended to use either Connolly removable
pouring commences. The permanent PVC capping or Connolly rebate mould in conjunction
capping reduces the amount of particles that with an appropriate sealant/filler.

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 house slabs

joints in house slabs & AS2870 Furthermore, a slab designed with joints to
control shrinkage cracking is considered to be
Many builders have been using Connolly key good engineering practice in other slab
joint for a number of years with great success applications so why should it not be considered
in driveways and paths. Some have recently good practice for house slabs. Clause 1.1 of
expressed an interest in having key joints AS2870 states that the “Standard shall not be
included in their house slab designs to prevent used to prevent the use of locally proven
cracking of floor tiles. designs, or alternative designs in accordance
with engineering principles”. This clause
Thickening beams in slabs can restrain the slab recognises the fact that other designs, including
from shrinking and result in cracks occurring those with contraction joints, are acceptable if
parallel and adjacent to the beams. Some designed correctly.
builders have decided to use Connolly key joints
in their slabs to avoid these problems. With While some engineers are reluctant to
careful design, key joints can be placed incorporate joints into slabs for fear of
strategically in slabs, usually adjacent to walls, penetration by termites, past research shows
where they will not interfere with brittle floor that only 4.7% of termite entry points are through
coverings and many of the problems associated joints as opposed to 20.2% through cracks in
with concrete shrinkage are avoided. the slab. With the majority of houses now using
the slab as a physical termite barrier, all
Although AS2870 does not include any joints proprietary barrier systems have installation
in the standard designs that it contains, Clause methods to protect key joints. Surely it is far
3.1.1 (c) states that the standard designs “shall better to have a protected joint than an
not apply to slabs containing permanent joints, unprotected crack in a slab.
e.g. contraction or control joints”. So in fact
AS2870 does not preclude the use of joints in
slabs it simply does not apply to slabs that
contain these joints.

Disclaimer
The information contained in this manual has been provided by Connolly Key Joint Pty Ltd as a part of its commitment to help
designers and contractors produce high quality trouble free slabs and pavements. As the information is largely of a general
nature and there are many variables associated with individual site requirements it is not intended to replace professional
engineering advice. Please consult a structural engineer or other professional consultant for design details and advice specific
to your project.

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 key joints

KEY JOINT PROFILE

extra stiffening
rib to top

1:3 slope for

maximum
joint strength
A high quality
new knock
preformed metal key out design
and spacing
joint for the control

of shrinkage

cracking and
reduced
tongue depth
differential increases strength

movement in new safety

edge to bottom
clearance to aid
concrete slabs. in installation

features and benefits

• Significant cost savings can be achieved with • Additional stiffening ribs to the top and bottom
continuous pours using the Connolly Key Joint to ensure straighter joints
system
• Guarantees a definite break in the slab to relieve
• The fastest key joint on the market to install shrinkage induced stresses

• Patented wedge fixing mechanism allow fast • Knockouts to accommodate a range of dowel
and accurate height adjustment sizes & shapes

• Can be used to screed off which makes • Superior strength pegs will not bend when driven
getting the right level quick and easy into hard sub-bases

• Joints are set up prior to pouring which means • Formed from high quality steel for maximum
no interruptions to the finishing operations strength and minimal distortion

• No post pour operations are required (unless • Galvanised coating for maximum protection in
the joints are to be sealed) exposure to concrete

• Minimise liability risks from slip and trip claims • Works in conjunction with our ‘quick twist-in’
dowel sleeves in 16mm round & square, 20mm
• Unique tongue profile for maximum strength and
round & square and 24mm round.
minimal stepping

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installation Step 1: Position key joint in
desired location and drive in the
supplied pegs. Note that the
longest flange on the key joint
ALWAYS goes to the top.

Step 2: Adjust the key joint to

the correct height and secure by
tapping in the supplied wedges.
If capping strips are to be used
allow the appropriate set down
distance and apply capping strip
prior to pouring concrete.

Step 3: Place the reinforcement

and pour the concrete over the
key joint and finish surface to the
top of the joint (NOT OVER IT).
Always pour concrete evenly to
both sides of the joint. Ensure
concrete is compacted into
the keyways.
specifications

Product Code KJ100 KJ150 KJ200 KJ300

Material 0.4mm steel. Galvanised 0.55mm steel. 0.55mm steel. 0.75mm steel.
200gm/m2 Galvanised 200gm/m2 Galvanised 200gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2

Height 90mm (for 100mm 135mm (for 150mm 180mm (for 200mm 270mm (for 300mm
slab thickness) slab thickness) slab thickness) slab thickness)

Length 6.0m standard length 6.0m standard length 6.0m standard length 6.0m standard length
3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m
1.4m (custom lengths also (custom lengths also (custom lengths also
1.2m available) available) available)
(custom lengths also
available)

Knock-out sizes 21mm dia 150 centres 21mm dia 150 centres 21mm dia 150 centres 21mm dia 150 centres
and spacings Multi KO @ 150 centres Multi KO @ 150 centres Multi KO @ 150 centres

Tongue slope 1:3 1:3 1:3 1:3

Tongue depth 19.5mm 24mm 30mm 36mm

Peg & Wedge Pack of 8 pegs and 8 Pack of 8 pegs and 8 Pack of 8 pegs and 8 Pack of 8 pegs and 16
quantity wedges per 6.0m length wedges per 6.0m length wedges per 6.0m length wedges per 6.0m length

Peg material Deformed mild steel bar. Deformed mild steel bar. Deformed mild steel bar. Deformed mild steel bar.
Fibreglass pegs also Fibreglass pegs also Fibreglass pegs also
available available available
Peg diameter 9.5mm 9.5mm 9.5mm 12mm

Peg length 350mm 390mm 500mm 750mm

Wedge material 0.75mm mild steel. 0.75mm mild steel. 0.75mm mild steel. 0.75mm mild steel.
Galvanised 275gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2

Wedge length 115mm 115mm 115mm 115mm

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 joiners

A purpose made

joiner for straight

butt joining of

Connolly key joints.

features and benefits installation

• Saves time and money

• Keeps joints straighter for a professional finish

• Quick and accurate alignment in both horizontal

and vertical directions

• Reduces waste

• One size fits all Connolly key joint profiles Step 1: Simply slide the lengths of key joint
to be joined into the slots of the joiner.
• Does not interrupt the line of Connolly capping
strips

Special Note: To achieve

maximum joint strength at four-way
intersections it is recommended to
have all the tongues facing in the
same direction. (eg: Anticlockwise
specifications as pictured above)

Product Code KJJ

Material 0.55mm steel. Galvanised 275gm/m2

Height 35mm

Length 100mm

Fits KJ sizes KJ100, KJ150, KJ200 & KJ300

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 expansion joint

WINNER
BEST NEW PRODUCT

A steel backed expansion joint with integrated

Compatible with the
full range of Connolly dowel system used for forming expansion joints
Dowel Sleeves
(apart from the EXJDS 12x150 green which
is compatible with the EXJ100 only) in continuous pours.

features and benefits installation

• Use in continuous pours to save time and

money

• Connolly’s renowned and patented peg and

wedge fixing system makes installation fast
and simple with accurate height adjustment

• Rigid steel profile produces straighter joints

• Eliminates keyways at expansion joints Step 1: Position expansion joint in desired location
and drive in the pegs.
• A full depth straight joint is obtained with
10mm expansion capability

• Pre-formed holes to accommodate

complimentary dowel system

• Purpose built “twist-fix” dowel sleeves provide

positive load transfer and accurate dowel
alignment

• Dowel sleeves have a void in the end to allow Step 2: Adjust the expansion joint to the correct height
and secure by tapping in the wedges.
the joint to close under expansion forces

• Dowel sleeves can also be nailed to timber

formwork for use at construction joints

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installation continued...

Step 3: Insert dowels into sleeves and push dowels Step 4: Place reinforcement and pour concrete to both
through the foam at the centre of the pre-punched holes sides of the joint. Finish concrete surface to the top of
in the metal profile. Twist sleeves 90° to fix in place. the expansion joint (NOT OVER IT). Always pour
concrete evenly to both sides of the joint and ensure
concrete is compacted into the sides of the joint profile.
specifications

Product Code EXJ100 EXJ125

STEEL BASE
Material Galvanised steel 200g/m2 Galvanised steel 200g/m2
3.0m 3.0m
Length Custom lengths also available Custom lengths also available
EXPANSION MATERIAL
Material 10mm thick closed cell foam 10mm thick closed cell foam
Height 100mm (for 100mm slab thickness) 125mm (for 125mm slab thickness)
LOAD TRANSFER
12mm dia. dowels 300mm long at 335mm centres 16mm dia dowels 450mm long at 450mm centres
Mechanism

Anti-bonding and Twist-fix sleeve with integral support stand to suit Twist-fix sleeve with integral support stand to suit
alignment method dowels as above. dowels as above.
FIXING METHOD
Pegs & Wedges Standard Connolly Pegs & Wedges 350mm long Standard Connolly Pegs & Wedges 350mm

Quantity Pack of 4 pegs (350mm) and 4 wedges per Pack of 4 pegs (350mm) and 4 wedges per
3.0m length 3.0m length

Product Code EXJ150 EXJ200

STEEL BASE
Material Galvanised steel 200g/m2 Galvanised steel 200g/m2

3.0m 3.0m
Length Custom lengths also available Custom lengths also available
EXPANSION MATERIAL
Material 10mm thick closed cell foam 10mm thick closed cell foam
Height 150mm (for 150mm slab thickness) 200mm (for 200mm slab thickness)
LOAD TRANSFER
16mm dia dowels 450mm long at 450mm centres 24mm dia dowels 450mm long at 450mm centres
Mechanism

Anti-bonding and Twist-fix sleeve with integral support stand to suit Twist-fix sleeve with integral support stand to suit
alignment method dowels as above. dowels as above.
FIXING METHOD
Pegs & Wedges Standard Connolly Pegs & Wedges 350mm long Standard Connolly Pegs & Wedges 390mm

Quantity Pack of 4 pegs (350mm) and 4 wedges per Pack of 4 pegs (390mm) and 4 wedges per
3.0m length 3.0m length

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 dowel cradles

a fully welded wire assembly

that holds dowels at the correct

spacings and height for

contraction joints that are saw cut.

features and benefits installation

• Less on site labour required means more

accurate estimating & cost control
• Robust design ensures cradles are stable and
can withstand the harsh treatment frequently
encountered on site
• Ensures accurate horizontal and vertical
alignment of dowels during concrete placement
• Dowels supplied welded in place with bond
breaker to half of dowel length
• Available for round, square or plate dowels Step 1: Secure Connolly dowel cradles in position
• Eliminates the need to tie dowels centrally along the line of the proposed saw cuts.
Note: If required, place ground crack inducer along
• Formed from high quality steel for maximum joint line prior to positioning cradles.
strength and minimal distortion.
Step 2: Cut and remove shipping wires.
• Made in standard 3.0m lengths to for easy Note: Failure to carry out this step will prevent the joint
handling and transport functioning correctly.
• Standard Connolly dowel cradles are made to Step 3: Pour and finish concrete before saw cutting
suit most common dowel configurations or joint along centre line of cradle position.
custom built to suit specific slab designs

specifications Please Note: Other dowel sizes, lengths and spacings available on
request. 25mm & 50mm ground crack inducers also available.

DC6mm plate DC10mm plate DC16mm DC20mm

Product Code
Cradle material 6mm deformed wire 6mm deformed wire 6mm deformed wire 6mm deformed wire

Cradle height 1/ 2 slab depth 1/ 2 s lab dept h 1/ 2 slab depth 1/ 2 slab depth

Cradle length 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m

Dowel/Plate shape Plate Plate Round or square Round or square

Dowel/Plate size 50mm x 6mm 50mm x 10mm 16mm 20mm

Dowel/Plate length 300mm 300mm Cut to custom length Cut to custom length

Dowel/Plate spacing 450mm 450mm Custom requirements Custom requirements

Galvanised optional optional optional optional

De-bonding method Plastic sleeve Plastic sleeve Plastic sleeve Plastic sleeve

Lateral movement Yes Yes Square only Square only

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 biscuit plate systems

The Connolly

Biscuit Plate Dowel System

is superior in withstanding

greater load (force kN)

with less deflection.

features and benefits installation

• Available in 6mm and 10mm black,

galvanised and stainless steel

• Reduces overall costs

• Large section sizes (150mm x 110mm) creates

increased coverage meaning less dowels
required per metre

• High load and minimal deflection tested qualities

• 6mm - Lateral movement capabilities Step 1: After pour and removal of formwork, biscuit
sleeves will be exposed as shown above.
• 10mm - Both lateral and end
expansion capabilities

• Ability to fix to timber and steel formwork with

ease, using supplied fixing nails and screws

• Ideally suited for construction joints

Step 2: Firmly place the plate dowel into the insertion

hole in the sleeve by punching through the sticker.

Step 3: Once plates have been correctly positioned

they will be ready for the next pour.

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specifications

Product Code CBPS6mm CBPS10mm

STEEL PLATE DIMENSIONS Suits 6mm x 150mm x 110mm plate Suits 10mm x 150mm x 110mm plate
Thickness 6mm 10mm
Length 110mm 110mm
Width 150mm 150mm
Steel Grade AS/NZS 3679.1 300 AS/NZS 3679.1 300
Hot Dipped Galvanising AS/NZS 4680:1999 AS/NZS 4680:1999
SLEEVE DIMENSIONS
Length 230mm 230mm
Height 40mm 40mm
Material Polystyrene Polystyrene
Colour Red and White Green and Purple
End Expansion No Yes - 12mm
Lateral Movement Yes - 10mm each side Yes - 10mm each side
PACKAGING
FIXING SYSTEM - one sleeve per box will contain a drill bit for steel formwork
Duplex nails for timber formwork 2 per sleeve 2 per sleeve
Screws for steel formwork 2 per sleeve 2 per sleeve

55mm
12mm

10mm
• Larger steel 'coverage' compared to others
available for sale in the market.

• Excellent Load capabilities with extremely low

deflection results/qualities (please see test
results).

• Lateral and End Expansion capabilities (refer

150mm
to specs and diagram).

10mm

110mm

(diagram shown depicts 'CBPS 10mm)

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 universal dowel sleeves

Full length dowel sleeves

suitable for a wide variety

of jointing applications.

Available for round or

square dowels.

features and benefits

• Simply twists in and locks into Connolly key joint • Rectangular sleeves for square dowels allow for
and Connolly expansion joint lateral movement

• Can also be used as a face fixing sleeve on • Provision for longitudinal expansion in the ends
conventional timber or steel formwork of all sleeves

• Can also be used as part of a dowel cradle or • Suitable for dowels from 400mm to 600mm in
basket assembly length

• End support foot allows extra support to ensure • Connolly universal dowel sleeve ensures no
correct alignment is maintained during concrete concrete to dowel bonding
placement
• Injection moulded for accurate tolerances and
• Unique end closure prevents slurry entering maximum straightness
around square dowels
• Stiffening ribs to minimise distortion

installation with key joint

Step 1: Remove the pre-punched ‘knock outs’ with Step 3: Insert dowels into the sleeves and place
a firm sharp blow using one of the supplied pegs. the reinforcing mesh. Chair the mesh to provide
clearance to the dowels. Walking on the mesh should
not affect the alignment of the dowels.

Step 2: Position sleeve with support leg horizontal

to ground, so sleeve flange fits into key joint knockout
holes. Push sleeve firmly against steel backing and Step 4: Pour concrete to both sides of the joint and
twist 90 degrees to secure key joint. finish to the top of the key joint.

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installation to formwork installation as part of a dowel assembly

Step 1: Flick a chalk line along the form board at Option: If desired, Connolly universal dowel
the centre of the required height. Nail the face sleeves can be used as part of a ready made
fixing caps onto the form board with the supplied dowel assembly.
nails. Place sleeves onto the end caps prior to
pouring the concrete. To make the job easier the
sleeves can be installed after the reinforcement
has been laid and chaired prior to pouring.
The face fixing caps can also be screwed to steel
formwork using self drilling screws.

Step 2: When concrete has cured, the form board

can be stripped to expose the open end of the
sleeves.

Step 3: Insert the appropriate dowels into the

sleeves as the next pour is being prepared. To
make the job easier and eliminate tripping, the
dowels can be installed after the groundwork has
been completed for the adjacent pour.

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specifications

pic pic

Product Code UDS 16R UDS 16S UDS 20R

Dowel Shape Round Square Round

Dowel Size 16mm diameter 16mm x 16mm 20mm diameter
Dowel Lengths 400mm to 600mm 400mm to 600mm 400mm to 600mm
Sleeve & Cap Material Polypropylene Polypropylene Polypropylene
Sleeve Length 230mm and 300mm 230mm and 300mm 230mm and 300mm
End Expansion Yes - 18mm Yes - 18mm Yes - 18mm
Lateral Movement No Yes - 6mm No
Colour Pink Green Blue

pic pic

Product Code UDS 20S UDS 24R UDS 33R

Dowel Shape Square Round Round
Dowel Size 20mm x 20mm 24mm diameter 33mm diameter
Dowel Lengths 400mm to 600mm 400mm to 450mm 300mm to 800mm
Sleeve & Cap Material Polypropylene Polypropylene Rigid PVC
Sleeve Length 230mm and 300mm 225mm Suit all sizes
End Expansion Yes - 18mm Yes - 12mm Yes - 14mm
Lateral Movement Yes - 6mm No No
Colour Yellow Brown Cream

Product Code EXJDS 12R

Dowel Shape Round

Dowel Size 12mm diameter
Dowel Lengths 250mm to 300mm
Sleeve & Cap Material Polypropylene
Sleeve Length 150mm
End Expansion Yes -13mm
Lateral Movement No
Colour Green

UDS = Universal Dowel Sleeve, EXJDS = Expansion Joint Dowel Sleeve

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 safety cushion caps

A NEW CONCEPT IN SAFETY!

Safety caps for the ultimate

protection on worksites

features and benefits

• World recognised accreditation via

Australia’s National Laboratory
accreditation authority, NATA
(National Association of Testing
Authorities)

• Impact Absorption Technology

• Concave top design aids in

displacement of impact

• Supporting internal web design

minimises injury by absorbing
impact

• Supporting external fins also

deflect and collapse on impact
thereby again absorbing impact

• Reflective Material Technology for

excellent night time visibility in all
traffic areas

• Injection moulded for accurate

tolerances and consistency

• Our technology helps to minimise

risk and injury

• Inexpensive and reusable

• Small caps fit bars from 12mm up

to 20mm

• Large caps fit bars from 20mm up

to 33mm as well as Star Pickets

• Colour and strength of caps NOT

degraded by UV exposure

installation

Simply place cap on top of bar and

push down firmly into place.

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 permanent PVC capping

Flexible plastic capping

strips to protect and

enhance the finished joint.

features and benefits

• Provides an architectural finish to the joint • Provides a compression area at the top of the
joint where it is most needed
• Available in a range of colours to match most
finishes • No post pour operations are needed (unless the
joint is to be sealed)
• One size fits all Connolly key joint profiles
• Optional tear-off capping strip also available in
• Quickly and easily installed black and grey
• Narrow width to minimise edge damage • Suitable for joints where concrete shrinkage is
not excessive
• Provides a slightly beveled edge to the joint to
reduce spalling • Resistant to oils and petroleum based products
• Prevents foreign particles entering the joint • UV treated PVC material ensures long life

installation

Step 1: When setting height of the key joint, Step 3: Place the reinforcement and pour concrete
allow the appropriate set down distance. over the key joint. Finish surface to the top of the
capping (NOT OVER IT). Always pour concrete
evenly to both sides of the joint and ensure
concrete is vibrated into the keyways.

Step 2: Push the capping strip firmly onto the

top of the key joint.

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specifications

Product Code KJCAPR KJCAPT

Material UV stabilised plasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride UV stabilised plasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride

Height 12mm 13mm

Width 9.5mm 9mm

Length 24m roll 24m roll

Colours Black Black

Terracotta Grey
Sandstone
Grey
Other colours available on request

Tear off strip No Yes

Key joint set down 3mm 4mm

distance

Product Code EXJ Perm Cap

Material Flexible PVC - UV Stabilised

Height Finishes 2.8mm above compressible/expansion material

Width 14mm

Length 3.0 metres

Colours Black

Expansion joint 2.8mm

set down distance

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 removable PVC capping

Plastic capping strips used

to form a void along key

joints for the application

of flexible sealants.

features and benefits

• Quickly and easily installed

• Economical void former

• Simple stripping and installation of sealants installation

• Available in two sizes: small (KJCAP) & large

(KJCAPL)

• Fits all Connolly key joint profiles

• Sealant can be used to colour match any project

• Narrow width to minimise edge damage

• Provides a slightly beveled edge to the joint to

reduce spalling
Step 1: When setting height of the key joint allow
the appropriate set down distance.

specifications Step 2: Push the capping strip firmly onto the

top of the key joint.
Product Code KJCAP KJCAPL EXJRM

Material Poly Vinyl Poly Vinyl Rigid PVC

Chloride Chloride

Height 10mm 14mm 10mm

Width 7.5mm 12mm 12mm

Length 24m roll 6m roll 3m

Colour Grey Grey White

Sealant Type Flexible Flexible Flexible

Step 3: Place the reinforcement and pour concrete
over the key joint. Finish surface to the top of the
Set down 3mm 6mm 10mm capping (NOT OVER IT). Always pour concrete
distance evenly to both sides of the joint and ensure
concrete is compacted into the keyways.

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 surface grinding cap

Eliminates need for saw

cutting and sealants whilst

providing an architectural

finish to the joint

features and benefits

• Provides an architectural finish to the joint • Resistant to oils and petroleum based products

• UV treated material ensures long life • Available in a range of colours to match most
finishes
• Eliminates the need for sealants

• No need for saw cutting

• Grinds easily
installation
• Less chattering on edge of joint

• Provides a compression area at the top of the

joint where it is most needed

• Prevents foreign articles entering joint

• Quickly and easily installed

• Economical

• One size fits all Connolly key joint profiles

Step 1: Place capping on top side of key joint, then
• Narrow width to minimise edge damage press firmly down, locking capping in place.
• Suitable for joints where concrete shrinkage is
not excessive

specifications

Product Code KJSGC30

Material UV stabilised plasticised

Poly Vinyl Chloride
Step 2: Grind.
Height 24mm

Width 5mm

Length 3 metres

Colours Black
Terracotta
Sandstone
Grey
White

Key joint set down 12mm

distance
Step 3: Grind and seal.

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 rebate moulds

Used to form dimensionally

correct rebates in joints for

correct application of

specialised sealants and fillers

features and benefits installation

• No need for expensive saw cutting

• Quick and easy to install

• Job is kept cleaner

• Forms a true square or rectangular rebate

• Parallel sides ensure sealant achieves

maximum bond to the concrete
Step 1: When setting height of the key joint allow
the appropriate set down distance.
• Horizontal joint bottom give maximum support
to hard fillers

• Application of bond breaker tape ensures elastic

sealants flex properly

• Two sizes to suit most sealant types and varying

joint specifications

• Rigid PVC material ensures joints are straight

• Accurate calculation of sealant quantity Step 2: Ensure clip section of rebate mould is
on the correct side to clip over the rolled edge
of the key joint. Push the rebate mould firmly
onto the top of the key joint.

Step 3: Place the reinforcement and pour concrete

over the key joint. Finish surface to the top of the
rebate mould (NOT OVER IT). Always pour
concrete evenly to both sides of the joint and
ensure concrete is compacted into the keyways.

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installation continued...

Step 4: When concrete has hardened sufficiently, Step 6: Apply tape at top of slab to both sides of
gently remove the top section of the rebate the joint, before injecting the flexible sealant or
mould. This is best done after most shrinkage semi-rigid filler material. Smooth off excess sealant
has occurred. and peel back masking tape immediately after
applying sealant.

Step 5: A ‘bond breaker’ backing tape should

be applied to the bottom only of the exposed
rebate before any sealants are applied.

specifications

Product Code KJRM 12x12 KJRM 20x10

Material Rigid PVC Rigid PVC

Rebate Width 12mm 20mm

Rebate Height 12mm 10mm

Length 3m length 3m length

Colour Yellow rebate former Grey rebate former

For Flexible Sealants Yes Yes

For Rigid Fillers Yes No

Key joint set down 14mm 12mm

distance

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 foam filler strips

Polyethylene foam compression

strip for application to the

top of key joints

features and benefits

• Economical

• Quick and easy installation

• Closed cell polyethylene foam for maximum

compression capabilities

• Allows for greatest expansion near the slab

surface where it is most needed

Step 2: Push filler strip onto top of key joint and

secure with supplied nails. Nail holes in key joints
are located above the round knock outs and at a
installation height to suit the groove in the filler strip.

Step 1: When setting height of the key joint allow Step 3: Place the reinforcement, pour concrete
the appropriate set down distance. and finish surface to the top of the filler strip (NOT
OVER IT). Always pour concrete evenly to both
sides of the joint and ensure concrete is compacted
into the keyways.
specifications

Product Code KJF100 KJF150 KJF200/300

Material Closed cell, cross-linked, Closed cell, cross-linked, Closed cell, cross-linked,
polyethylene polyethylene polyethylene

Thickness 10mm 10mm 10mm

Height 30mm 40mm 50mm

Length 6m roll 6m roll 6m roll

Colour Black Black Black

Sizes To suit KJ100 To suit KJ150 To suit KJ200 and KJ300

Key Joint Set Down 8mm 8mm 8mm

Distance

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 crack inducers

Economical surface crack control

strips for small pours. Available with

or without coloured cappings.

features and benefits

• Economical for small pours such as footpaths, • Four coloured cappings to colour match most
entertaining areas and small driveways applied surface finishes

• Ideal for joints in stenciled finishes • Available in two depths to suit most popular slab
thicknesses
• Tear off strip to the capping produces a clean
true colour to the joint • Easily transported and stored

• Joints can be positioned as the pour proceeds • Placement in the wet concrete induces a crack
to relieve contraction stresses

installation

Step 1: Immediately after screeding concrete to Step 3: Trowel along the crack inducer to fill any
the finished level, lay the crack inducer (with or voids created during placement. Complete finishing
without capping) with its bottom edge along the operations and application of any applied surface
proposed joint line. finishes.

Step 2: Roll the crack inducer so that it is vertical Step 4: If capping was used in the installation
and wriggle it into the wet concrete until the top remove the tear off strip by carefully pulling it back
edge is flush with the finished level of the slab. along the length of the joint.

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specifications

Product Code CIC25-(colour) CIC45-(colour) CI25-3 CI45-3

Crack Inducer 0.55mm steel. 0.55mm steel. 0.55mm steel. 0.55mm steel.
Material Galvanised 275gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2 Galvanised 275gm/m2

Crack Inducer 25mm (for 75 to100mm 45mm (for 125 to175m 25mm (for 75 to100mm 45mm (for 125 to175mm
Height slab thickness) slab thickness) slab thickness) slab thickness)

Crack Inducer 3.0m (custom lengths 3.0m (custom lengths 3.0m (custom lengths 3.0m (custom lengths
Length available by request) available by request) available by request) available by request)

Capping Fitted Yes Yes No No

Capping Material UV stabilised PVC UV stabilised PVC

Capping Colours Black, Grey, Terracotta, Black, Grey, Terracotta

Sandstone Sandstone

Tear off strip Yes Yes

Capping width 6mm 6mm

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 ground crack inducers

Designed to produce

controlled cracking in

slabs at specific points

features and benefits installation

• Induces a controlled crack from the ground up

• Easy installation

• Secures easily to the ground using PC pins to

prevent movement during pours

• Lightweight and durable

• Ideally suited for use with Connolly dowel cradles

• Can save money by helping reduce slab cutting

depth Step 1: Ground Crack Inducer to be placed in
position, then locate the holes in the top and using
supplied PC Pins secure to the ground. This
prevents any movement during pour.

Step 2: Place Dowel Cradle over the Ground

Crack Inducer making sure it is properly centred.
specifications

Product Code GCI25 GCI50

Material UV stabilised UV stabilised

PVC extrusion PVC extrusion

Height 25mm 50mm

Length 3.0 metre 3.0 metre

Colour Grey White

PC Pin System

PC Pins 3 per length 3 per length

Step 3: Once in position it will be ready for pour.

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 truline dowel caps

Economical expansion

caps that also aid in

maintaining correct

alignment of dowels.

features and benefits installation

• Inexpensive alternative to full sleeves

• Fits a variety of dowel sizes from 12mm to 20mm

• Internal compression pins provide for longitudinal

expansion

• Suitable for crop cut dowels

• Double action end clip ensures correct alignment

is maintained during the pour
Step 1: Place the truline dowel cap onto each
dowel and insert the dowels through the
pre-punched round knock outs. Clip the dowel cap
to a chaired support bar and grease half of the
dowel length prior to pouring the concrete.
Note: For the dowel to move freely within the slab
it must be the section of dowel that the cap is
applied to that is greased.

specifications

Product Code TDC

Dowel Shape Round

Dowel Size 12mm to 20mm

Material Polypropylene

Dowel Lengths Suitable for any length

Cap Length 50mm

End Expansion Yes

Lateral Expansion No

Colour Orange

Support Bar Size 10mm or 12mm

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