Rapid-Lok Ultimate Saddle

Leviat’s MB Rapid Lok Ultimate Saddle is an engineered steel saddle system that provides a permanent, durable, easy-to-install replacement to the traditional concrete ledge and dapped double tee construction method. Rapid-Lok Ultimate Saddle is designed to support double tees in spandrels and walls without requiring dapping the double tee or forming ledges in the panel.

Installation is safe and simple. The Embed Plate is cast into the concrete panel at the precast plant with face flush to the wall surface. Once the unit is on-site, the attached void formers are removed from the face of the embed plate to reveal recesses. The Bearing Saddle ears are then engaged into the recesses of the Embed Plate., securely locking the entire assembly into place without requiring a weld.

Benefits

• Eliminates need to dap tees: Permits use of standard double tee beams at spandrels and openings.
• Reduces complex rebar detailing of panel and double tee. Casting traditional ledges and dapped double tees require costly specialized equipment, forms and additional reinforcement detailing
• Permits use of standard panels with no irregular shapes. Simplifies production, storing and shipping walls and spandrels by removing protruding elements.
• Eliminates obstacles when erecting: No protruding elements to maneuver double tees around, provides straight drop in path for beam placement.