NEW GROUT ANCHOR DEVELOPED FOR CONVERSATION PROJECTS

A new soft grout anchor has been developed by Cavity Lock Systems for use in the sensitive repair of historical monuments. The new anchors can be safely and effectively inserted into soft and friable substrates.

The new product is based on the well-established CINTEC system which comprises a steel section in a mesh fabric sleeve, into which a specially developed cementitious grout is injected under pressure. Flow is restrained but the flexible sleeve of woven polyester, which expands to about twice its nominal diameter, moulding itself into the shape of voids and providing a positive bond.

Peter James, Cavity Lock Systems' managing kirector explains: "The new product was initially developed to provide an effective repair solution for the monuments in the Middle East with their very soft underbrick structures.

"Our new product provides the first totally sympathetic means of repairing the structure of these ancient buildings. Using this system, once the remedial work is completed there is no sign that it has been carried out."

A number of projects are currently being planned in the UK to use the mew soft grout system to repair sensitive structures in this country.

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21 April 1995

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Cavity Lock Systems has developed a new soft grout anchor for use in sensitive repair of historical monuments.