{"product_id":"polydowel","title":"PolyDowel – Engineered Composite Plate Dowel Only - Case of 100","description":"\u003cp\u003eEquivalent joint performance to steel, noncorrosive without stainless steel, at only 20% of the weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyDowel™ 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompleted with an industry-standard pocket former available through ReForm. A reusable cavity former system is in development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy PolyDowel™:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement for steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualified to deliver equivalent joint performance using standard tapered plate dowel practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80% lighter than steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower freight cost, safer handling, and faster placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoncorrosive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will not rust, seize, expand, or damage surrounding concrete over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreserves long-term joint performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains intended joint movement without corrosion-driven locking or stiffness changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNonmetallic and nonconductive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for medical facilities, data centers, embedded sensors, and electrically sensitive environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable by design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces steel use while supporting long service life and recyclable material pathways\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolyDowel™ installs using standard 3\/8\" tapered plate dowel installation methods and aligns with common slab on grade design practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaired with industry-standard 3\/8\" tapered plate dowel pocket formers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical placement follows ACI 360 guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended slab depth: 5\" to 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical spacing: 18 in center to center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed dimensions and placement guidance are provided in the PolyDowel™ Product Data Sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold in cases of 100.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for larger quantities? Call 541-341-3390 for details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3906\/3905\/files\/ReForm_Polydowel-PDS_2026-02-1.pdf?v=1777303270\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3906\/3905\/files\/tds.png?v=1614296169\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reform Composites Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47098930856157,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0079\/3906\/3905\/files\/Uvtwhk5JtE.jpg?v=1769556484","url":"https:\/\/concretedecorstore.com\/products\/polydowel","provider":"Concrete Decor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}