Expansion Joint Stabilizer

Provides stability and longitudinal freedom for expansion movement

Expansion Joint Stabilizer

Provides stability and longitudinal freedom for expansion movement

The PROSOCO Expansion Joint Stabilizer allows for expansion of clay masonry, and shrinkage of concrete or concrete masonry. Adaptable for steel framing connection, this device bridges vertical expansion joints and provides collateral stability of adjoining walls while providing longitudinal freedom for in-plane expansion movement.

Flexible-Bendable

CAN BE BENT IN THE FIELD

TO FIT THE APPLICATION

NO EXPOSED
HARDWARE

CORROSION RESISTANT

300 POUNDS OF

SHEAR RESISTANCE

EASY POST-INSTALL
QUALITY CONTROL

BRIDGES GAP OR
JOINT IN WALLS

FEATURES

  • Provides more than 300 pounds of shear resistance.
  • Adaptable for connection to steel framing and can be applied on building exteriors.
  • Connecting rods have protective sleeves to avoid mortar buildup and prevent impediments of telescoping action.
  • Excellent anchorage for parking garage masonry walls or other types of walls that react to significant live-load deflection and require stability.

OVERVIEW

When constructing the masonry wall, the Expansion Joint Stabilizer sleeves are embedded in the mortar of the bed joint or the CMU grout. The mortar then keys through manufactured openings to create a solid connection to the masonry. Two connecting rods are spaced with flexible plastic tubing to allow for telescoping movement. The flexible plastic tubing ensures expansion via properly spaced sleeves and the prevention of mortar build-up during construction. The Expansion Joint Stabilizer sleeves can be embedded in masonry bed joints or fastened to existing construction. These sleeves do not require on-site fabrication or sash grooves. They can be added to existing walls if expansion joints are required.

Vertical Expansion Joints in New Walls

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Typical Expansion Joint

Two Connecting Rods with Flexible Plastic Tubing to Prevent Total Closure and Mortar Bridging

Intersecting Solid Masonry Walls

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Bent On-Site and
Sleeve Installed Level with Masonry

 

Construction of New to Existing Walls

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Fasten to Existing Walls

Tie Opens When Wall Shrinks Vertically Tie Installed Closed

 

Steel or Concrete Frame Construction

Angle-Steel

Vertical Control Gap

Use Approved Method of Attachment
for Sleeve to Framing

 

Connection to Slabs or Spandrel Beams

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Provides Lateral Support for Single Wythe Walls Requiring Horizontal Soft Joint

Tie Opens When Wall Shrinks Vertically
and Closes When Clay Brickwork Expands Vertically

 

Intersecting CMU Walls - Hollow Masonry Units

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Vertical Control Joint

Grout Fill to Hollow Cores

 

Jeff Scarpelli
Products Engineer - Anchoring Systems

Expansion Joint Stabilizer

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