Heathrow Airport, located approximately 25 km west of central London, is the busiest international airport in the United Kingdom.

Dextra was involved in the construction of Terminal 5 and its associated structures.

For Heathrow Airport, Dextra provided its most advanced rebar splicing solution: Griptec, which is distributed in the United Kingdom by local expert fabricators.

Due to its high performance, inherent reliability, systematic proof loading of every connection in factory conditions, and comprehensive certification, Griptec is specified by major consultants worldwide. In the United Kingdom, Griptec holds all three CARES splicing product certificates: TA1-A, TA1-B, and TA1-C.

For our distributors servicing rebar preparation, the Griptec solution is both convenient and productive. It is supported by a smart machine operated by a single operator, offers highly efficient cycle times (approximately 45 seconds per rebar prepared), and includes a test that systematically proof loads each and every bar/sleeve connection.

For contractors, Griptec provides a simple, effective, and reliable way to connect rebar in columns, diaphragm walls, and slabs. One application at Heathrow was for the roof of the new underground station. Griptec connections were also used to create temporary openings that allowed workers and equipment to move freely through the rebar structure and could easily be “closed” using single lengths of rebar with Griptec connections at both ends.

Thanks to its parallel-thread technology, Griptec does not require any specific torque wrenching and can be verified through simple visual inspection, offering a significant advantage in simplifying the project schedule and maximizing operational productivity.