PD3™ Dowel Cradle
PD3™ Dowel Cradle
Danterr PD3™ dowel cradles are high-performance dowel cradles engineered to deliver superior load transfer and deflection control at concrete slab contraction joints. The system uses tapered, sleeveless plate dowels bonded to a welded wire cradle to maintain precise alignment during the pour, improving performance across each concrete dowel joint. With direct steel-to-concrete contact and no plastic sleeves, PD3™ dowel cradles achieve high load transfer efficiency while reducing joint deterioration over time.
Designed for demanding slab-on-grade applications, PD3™ dowel cradles are manufactured from mild steel to AS/NZS 3679.1 and galvanised to AS/NZS 4680. The range supports concrete dowels in 6 mm, 10 mm, and 20 mm plate thicknesses, with centre spacing options of 300 mm, 400 mm, or 450 mm to suit varying slab depths and loading conditions. Integrated RynoBar™ technology improves site efficiency by eliminating manual removal at saw cuts, making PD3 dowel cradles well suited to industrial floors, warehouses, logistics facilities, and high-tolerance Super Flat Floor applications.
Custom dowel cradle configurations are also available for projects requiring non-standard dowel sizes or specifications.
Specification
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 122211 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 120-135mm Slab – Black |
| 109375 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 140-160mm Slab – Black |
| 109348 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 165-185mm Slab – Black |
| 116665 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 190-210mm Slab – Black |
| 122210 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 100-110mm Slab – Gal |
| 118124 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 120-135mm Slab – Gal |
| 122212 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 140-160mm Slab – Gal |
| 115316 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 165-185mm Slab – Gal |
| 122213 | Plate Cradle PD3 6mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 190-210mm Slab – Gal |
| 109376 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 140-160mm Slab – Black |
| 109707 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 165-185mm Slab – Black |
| 124089 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 190-210mm Slab – Black |
| 122294 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 300mm Centres To Suit 165-185mm Slab – Gal |
| 128070 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 300mm Centres To Suit 190-210mm Slab – Gal |
| 122376 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 120-135mm Slab – Gal |
| 114792 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 140-160mm Slab – Gal |
| 113727 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 165-185mm Slab – Gal |
| 115048 | Plate Cradle PD3 10mm @ 450mm Centres To Suit 190-210mm Slab – Gal |
| 121436 | Plate Cradle PD3 20mm @ 300mm Centres To Suit 230-275mm Slab 1.2m Long – Gal |
| 134084 | Plate Cradle PD3 20mm @ 300mm Centres To Suit 280-330mm Slab 1.2m Long- Gal |
| 122321 | Plate Cradle PD3 20mm @ 400mm Centres To Suit 340-390mm Slab 1.6m Long- Gal |
| 128173 | Plate Cradle PD3 20mm @ 400mm Centres To Suit 400-450mm Slab 1.6m Long- Gal |
Key Features and Benefits
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Sleeveless plate dowels: Direct steel-to-concrete contact improves deflection control.
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Superior load transfer: Delivers ≥95% efficiency under recognised ACI testing methods.
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Controlled slab movement: Accommodates ±5 mm lateral movement for 6 mm and 10 mm plate dowels, and ±8 mm for 20 mm plate dowels.
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Precise dowel alignment: Welded wire cradle maintains accurate positioning during the pour.
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RynoBar™ technology: Sacrificial travel bar breaks cleanly at the saw cut, removing manual cutting.
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Improved joint durability: Reduces spalling, cracking, and long-term joint maintenance.
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Supports high flatness floors: Suitable for Super Flat Floor applications and tight tolerance slabs.
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Flexible centre spacing: Available at 300 mm, 400 mm, or 450 mm centres to suit slab design.
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Heavy-duty slab capability: Plate thickness options of 6 mm, 10 mm, and 20 mm for demanding loads.
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Standards compliant construction: Manufactured to AS/NZS 3679.1 and galvanised to AS/NZS 4680.