CLF Diamond Dowel® System
For Formed Construction Joints
CLF’s Diamond Dowel System is a revolutionary new system for better shear load transfer between slabs.
Good floor joints don’t just happen. Traditionally, the treatment of joints in industrial and warehouse concrete floors has been either totally ignored or done by selecting the dowel system haphazardly. Yet incorrectly treated joints will cause premature deterioration of even the best industrial floor.
The C&CI report that joints are generally the major problem in industrial floors. In many cases when the problem is pointed out, one of the following responses is given:
“Don’t worry about the joints; they are only minor”
“Forget about the joints; there is no way to do them properly”
These responses indicate either a lack of knowledge of dowels or an unwillingness to expend a little effort
The CLF Diamond Dowel System allows for differential shrinkage movement and prevents stress accumulation in the adjacent slabs by both changing the shape and increasing the bearing surface.
Features / Benefits
Better Engineering
A more efficient use of the steel dowel material.
- Increased bearing area of steel decreases bearing stress on concrete.
- Allows for horizontal slab movement, minimizing stress concentrations of both slab and dowel.
- Positive alignment insures free movement of joint.
- Improved load transfer reduces potential joint edge spalling.
Most Cost Effective Aligned Dowel System
- Diamond Dowels® are spaced further apart, yet achieve equivalent or superior performance to round or square dowels.
- Reduced time and labour costs to install.
- Increased reuse of forms.
Faster, Easier Installation
- No more turning and pulling of dowels for form removal.
- Drilling of forms is eliminated
- Dowel alignment is maintained – no more constant re-straightening
