Slab formwork panel Dokadek 30

Overview
Dokadek 30 is a beam-less, hand-set panel floor formwork system consisting of a lightweight, strip-galvanized and cathodic-dip-painted steel frame with Xlife wood/plastic-composite facing. Designed for fast forming of large areas, the system uses few main components and integrates with Dokaflex for flexible handling of infill zones. Variants include standard (no drop-head), drop-head (early stripping) and Concremote-assisted methods for early stripping based on measured concrete strength.

Key product features

• Panel-based, beam-less floor formwork designed for hand setting and floor-level erection
• Large panel area: approx. 3 m² per panel to accelerate coverage of large slabs
• Simple system composition: primarily panels, Dokadek heads and props
• Two main panel sizes for streamlined logistics and fewer parts per m²
• Steel frame: strip-galvanized and cathodic-dip-painted for extended reuse
• Facing: Xlife glass-fibre-reinforced composite sheet for improved scratch and mechanical resistance
• Variants: without drop-head (standard), with drop-head (early stripping), Concremote-assisted early stripping option
• Integrates with Dokaflex for fast and flexible treatment of infill zones
• Compatible with Doka edge protection system XP for integrated fall protection
• Fast panel handling: DekDrive for horizontal shifting (up to 12 m²), DekLift and Dokadek assembling tools for lifting and positioning
• Safety feature: Dokadek heads include integral anti-liftout guards to prevent accidental panel fall-out
• Typical slab thickness handling up to approx. 32 cm without additional measures (project-specific verification required)

Xlife sheet – concrete-facing advantages

• Reduced rework — higher resistance to scratching and mechanical damage reduces surface defects
• Lower cost per use — extended service life reduces the need for facing replacement
• Cleaner surface finish — avoids some staining seen with phenolic-faced sheets
• Fast, non-destructive cleaning — compatible with standard cleaning methods including pressure washing

Working methods (one system — three methods)

• Method 1 — Dokadek 30 without drop-head: standard erection and stripping
• Method 1 Concremote — Dokadek 30 without drop-head using Concremote sensors for earlier stripping based on measured concrete strength
• Method 2 — Dokadek 30 with drop-head: two-step lowering and removal for traditional early stripping

Decision support / material & time comparisons (illustrative values)
Material usage compared:
Method 1: 100%
Method 1 Concremote: 60%
Method 2: 70%

Average forming time compared:
Method 1: 100%
Method 1 Concremote: 100%
Method 2: 120%

Parts per m² floor-slab area compared:
Method 1: 100% (≈ 1.55 parts/m²)
Method 1 Concremote: 100% (≈ 1.55 parts/m²)
Method 2: 110%

Working & safety details

• Panels are hooked into Dokadek heads from floor level and the free end is raised using the Dokadek assembling tool, DekLift 4.50 m or platform/stairway devices as required
• Floor props: Doka Eurex floor props are recommended for shoring and temporary reshoring until required concrete strength is achieved
• Integral anti-liftout guards reduce the need for additional wind-bracing in many cases
• Compatible with Doka edge protection system XP to provide integrated guard rails and fall protection

Combination with other Doka systems
Dokadek 30 integrates seamlessly with Dokaflex and other Doka slab systems; common arrangements include combinations with timber-beam floor formwork, tableforms or hybrid solutions for edges and infill zones.

Documents & support (available user information & leaflets)
User information booklets, instruction leaflets and product-specific manuals are available covering standard erection, alternative assembly methods, drop-head variants and safety instructions.

Characteristics / technical specifications

• Model: Dokadek 30
• Type: panel floor formwork, beam-less, hand-set
• Panel area: approx. 3 m² (typical large Dokadek panels)
• Frame: strip-galvanized and cathodic-dip-painted steel frame
• Facing: Xlife glass-fibre-reinforced composite sheet
• Main components: panels, Dokadek heads, floor props (Eurex)
• Variants: without drop-head; with drop-head; Concremote-assisted method
• Typical maximum slab thickness (without additional measures): up to approx. 32 cm (project-specific verification required)
• Handling tools: Dokadek assembling tool, DekLift 4.50 m, DekDrive for panel shifting
• Safety feature: integral anti-liftout guard in Dokadek heads
• Compatibility: Dokaflex, Doka edge protection system XP and other Doka slab systems