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GROUTSNOUT

SIMPLIFY YOUR PRECAST GROUTING PROCESS

The GroutSnout is a two-part cap system for grouted Drossbach connections in precast concrete. The Feed Sleeve fits onto the bottom of the duct and takes the grout-feed hose. The Vent Cap fits onto the top and lets air escape at the highest point of the duct. Together they turn the connection into a sealed column that fills from base to tip, with no on-site drilling and no hollow pockets at the top of the duct.

The GroutSnout System’s Solution:

Problem
Common failure modes in traditional Drossbach grouting
  • Hollow pockets at the top of the duct, because side-vents sit roughly 50 mm below the cap and grout exits before the upper section is full
  • Collapsed ducts from drilling vent holes on site
  • Vent tubes pushed in too far or fouled on the internal starter bar
  • Air pockets and micro-bubbles distributed through the grout column
Solution

How the GroutSnout system solves them:

  • The Vent Cap puts the vent at the absolute highest point of the duct, so the duct fills 100% before grout overflows
  • The Feed Sleeve gives a controlled 19 mm hose-tail inlet at the base, so the grout connection is fixed and consistent every time
  • Both caps are slip-on. No drilling, so the duct stays structurally intact
  • The integrated vent path is standardised and sits clear of the starter bar
Why this matters structurally

Drossbach ducts are large in diameter relative to panel thickness. Hollow pockets across adjacent connections reduce the effective cross-section enough to weaken the panel through-thickness. In shear walls and structural frames, that’s a lateral load-path issue.

In NZ, it’s a seismic one. The GroutSnout makes top-exit venting the default detail rather than a careful exception

groutsnout in concrete panel with tube sticking out

The GroutSnout’s Unique Design:

  1. Built-in tail piece for 19mm tube

    The GroutSnout features a built-in tailpiece that securely connects with 19mm vent tubes, providing an easy, no-drill solution. This means no time-consuming drilling on the upper vent and achieve a secure, reliable fit every time.

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  2. Multi-fit design to suit various sizes of Drossbach

    Engineered with adaptable inner and outer fins, the GroutSnout fits a range of Drossbach tube sizes. This multi-fit design ensures compatibility across projects, making it a versatile choice for various applications.

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  3. Easy to install, slip on design

    Designed for simplicity, the GroutSnout slips easily onto Drossbach tubes, reducing setup time and making installation fast and simple.

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