1. Why Dowel Plates are used? In a warehouse, concrete floor slabs are cast in sections. Without a connector, when a heavy forklift drives from one slab to another, the first slab deflects (bends) downward, creating a "step" that the wheels hit. This leads to: Faillure of Concrete floor. Joint Spalling: The edges of the concrete break off. Load Transfer: Dowel plates allow the load to be shared between two adjacent slabs, ensuring they move together vertically while allowing for horizontal shrinkage. to avoid such a cracking for long term flooring to be maintained dowel plates are used. 2. Technical Specifications: Unlike traditional round dowels, plate dowels (usually diamond or rectangular shaped) offer "2D" movement. Material: Typically E250 or E 350 Grade Steel . Sleeve Material: High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or ABS to allow the steel to slide as concrete shrinks. abs matetrial For high temp it can sustain. Plate Thickness: Usually 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, ...