Description:
Equivalent joint performance to steel, noncorrosive without stainless steel, at only 20% of the weight.
PolyDowel™ 3/8 in is a CFRTP tapered plate dowel qualified as a direct structural replacement for 3/8 in steel tapered plate dowels in concrete slabs 5–8 in thick. Full-scale joint testing demonstrates equivalent load-transfer performance and service-range stiffness at approximately 20% of the weight, with no corrosion risk.
Completed with an industry-standard pocket former available through ReForm. A reusable cavity former system is in development.
Made in the USA.
Why PolyDowel™:
- Direct replacement for steel: Qualified to deliver equivalent joint performance using standard tapered plate dowel practice.
- Approximately 80% lighter than steel: Lower freight cost, safer handling, and faster placement.
- Noncorrosive: Will not rust, seize, expand, or damage surrounding concrete over time.
- Preserves long-term joint performance: Maintains intended joint movement without corrosion-driven locking or stiffness changes.
- Nonmetallic and nonconductive: Suitable for medical facilities, data centers, embedded sensors, and electrically sensitive environments.
- Sustainable by design: Reduces steel use while supporting long service life and recyclable material pathways.
Engineering Documentation:
- Polydowel™ Product Data Sheet
- PolyDowel™ Installation Manual – Coming Soon
- PolyDowel™ Environmental Product Declaration – Coming Soon
Industry Features:
- Featured in CompositesWorld
- Featured in Concrete Decor – 25th Anniversary Edition
- Featured in Avient Corp’s Case Study
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