Potential cost saving
By reducing unnecessary raw-material use, the sleeve can help lower grout consumption on suitable applications.
Single or double thickness,focused on controlled grouting
What is a grout sock?
A sleeve manufactured for rock-anchor applications.
The grout sock is a civil engineering sleeve used alongside rock anchors. Its role is to help contain grout around the intended installation area rather than allowing unnecessary seepage into the surrounding ground.
- Used in tunnelling applications
- Used in ground stabilisation work
- Designed for use in conjunction with rock anchors
- Helps reduce uncontrolled grout seepage
25years
About Us
Nearly 25 years of UK manufacturing experience.
We have been manufacturing Grout Sock in The UK for nearly 25 years. Initially it was to supply the coal mining industry in The UK but we quickly found that other civils projects around the world found our sock a benefit in a variety of situations
Over the years we have exported to
IndiaUSACanadaNew ZealandAustraliaGreeceItalySwitzerlandKazakhstanLaxey ( Isle Of Man )Republic Of Irleand
Grout Sock for controlled grout retention in civil engineering
Grout Sock is a tubular fabric sleeve manufactured in the UK for use with rock anchors in tunnelling, ground stabilisation and other suitable civil engineering applications. The sleeve is positioned as part of the anchor arrangement to help retain grout around the intended installation zone. By helping to limit grout seepage into surrounding ground, the product can support more controlled use of raw materials and reduce unnecessary grout loss. This practical purpose has helped the product move from its original use in the UK coal mining industry into a wider range of civil engineering environments around the world.
UK manufacturing experience
Grout Grippa has been manufacturing Grout Sock in the UK for nearly 25 years. The product was initially supplied to the UK coal mining industry, before other civil engineering projects identified situations in which the sleeve could be useful. Over the years the product has been exported to India, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Laxey on the Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland. This history reflects the broad range of locations in which rock anchoring, tunnelling and ground stabilisation work can take place.
How the sleeve supports grout retention
The purpose of a Grout Sock is straightforward: it is designed to assist grout retention around a rock-anchor installation. In ground where grout could migrate away from the intended area, a fabric sleeve can help contain the material closer to the anchor zone. The potential benefits are therefore linked to grout control rather than unsupported structural claims. Reducing unnecessary grout migration can help limit wasted material, support more efficient grout use and provide an environmental advantage where less raw material is lost into the surrounding ground.
Single and double thickness options
The product is available in single and double knit fabric configurations. Confirmed approximate lay-flat widths include Grippa 7cm, 8cm, 9cm, 10cm and 12cm. Rolls are available in approximately 50 metre lengths with an allowance for one join. These options allow customers to review a suitable configuration against the dimensions and requirements already established for their project. Full size, length and laboratory test information is presented on the Product page, where the supplied technical specification summary can be reviewed in detail.
Applications and project information
Grout Sock is associated with specialist civil engineering environments such as tunnelling, ground stabilisation and rock-anchor work. The Projects page contains a selection of supplied photographs showing relevant engineering settings, including slope stabilisation, underground work, dam projects, restoration work and decommissioning environments. The gallery is intentionally title-led because the company does not always know the final project route when products are supplied through third parties. Keeping the presentation factual avoids making claims that cannot be verified.
Technical information and responsible selection
Laboratory testing supplied for the fabric covers moisture absorption and transfer, air permeability, thickness under load, tensile properties, and elastic recovery and force decay. The technical summary compares single and double fabric configurations under the stated test methods. That information is provided to help customers understand the tested characteristics of the material. Users must satisfy themselves regarding the suitability of the material for each individual project, and final design, installation and engineering decisions remain with the appropriately qualified project professionals.
Contact Grout Grippa
If you need product details, confirmed sizes, approximate roll lengths or the technical specification, use the Contact page to reach Grout Grippa, a division of Easigrip Ltd. The contact form includes spam protection, and the company can also be contacted by telephone or email using the details shown on the website. When making an enquiry, include the product information you already know so the team can respond with the relevant manufacturing and availability details. For visitors comparing the available fabric configurations, the Product page is the best place to review the confirmed data before getting in touch.