Engineered Concrete
Floor Systems

Lesa speed sleeves

Speed Sleeve
  • Eliminates need for drilling form boards
  • Eliminates greased and taped dowel bars
  • Eliminates vertical movement at joints
  • Reduces damage to joints
  • Very competitive pricing
  • New Zealand manufactured
  • Approved by Engineers
  • Easy and quick to use
  • Available for 16mm and 20 mm dowels
  • Standard lengths 210 and 240mm. Special lengths made to order
  • Reusable nail on base plate

Installation Instructions

Lesa Speed Screed - Step 1

Step 1

Mark the form for slab centre and Speed Sleeve spacing. Using 3 suitable nails or screws fix the Speed Sleeve Base Plate to the form

Lesa Speed Screed - Step 2

Step 2

Set the form to line and level as normal. Slide the sleeve onto the base ensuring that it is flush with the base plate. Dowel support may be required to ensure the sleeve is not dislodged during concrete placement & base plates are reusable (optional)

Lesa Speed Screed - Step 3

Step 3

Place and finish the concrete.
Edge of slab must be vibrated to consolidate concrete around The Speed Sleeve (Take care not to dislodge the sleeve).

Lesa Speed Screed - Step 4

Step 4

Strip the form, this is best accomplished by starting at one end and working along the form. Forms with base plates attached should be cleaned and stored for reuse.

Lesa Speed Screed - Step 5

Step 5

Insert the burr free end of the dowel bar into the Speed Sleeve. Second concrete pour can now proceed.