The Lesa Hi-Move Plate Dowel System utilizes advanced plate dowel technology to replace traditional dowels in shrinkage-compensating concrete, stressed slabs, and fibre slabs. This innovative system consists of two components: a high-quality, high-density, one-piece plastic nail-on sleeve and a 10mm parallel-sided steel plate. The system’s design ensures efficient installation and superior performance while maintaining the flexibility needed for varying slab joint widths.
The Hi-Move dowel system allows for easy installation by using the pre-fitted sleeve, which can be cast into the slab without damaging the formwork. The sleeve’s built-in ring shank nails ensure accurate dowel alignment, and its design generates a precise void in the concrete to allow for the insertion of the dowel plate at the optimal time during construction. The tapered sleeve provides progressive lateral movement as the slab shrinks and cures, allowing the dowel system to accommodate slab movement without compromising its load transfer capability.
The Hi-Move system also forms an effective seal around the dowel once inserted, preventing concrete slurry from entering the sleeve. This results in superior joint performance, providing lateral movement and load transfer. For projects requiring additional lateral movement, two sleeves can be used back to back, which is an important feature often overlooked in traditional on-site dowel fabrication.
The Hi-Move dowels are available in various materials, including black steel, stainless steel, and hot-dip galvanized options, ensuring durability and corrosion resistance for a wide range of construction environments.
Why Choose Hi-Move Plate Dowel?
The Lesa Hi-Move Plate Dowel System provides superior lateral movement and load transfer performance. It is easy to install with pre-fitted dowel sleeves, which simplify the installation process and eliminate the risk of formwork damage. The system forms an effective seal around the dowel, preventing concrete slurry from entering the sleeve and ensuring clean, effective joints. Hi-Move dowels are available in multiple materials, including black steel, stainless steel, and hot-dip galvanized options, offering enhanced durability and corrosion resistance.
The Lesa Hi-Move Plate Dowel System is a reliable, efficient solution for creating durable and flexible joints in concrete slabs. It offers enhanced performance and ease of installation in a variety of structural applications, making it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial construction projects.
