Dovetail Floor Decking Machine

Design Benefits

This truss-type floor has a special cross-section. The design increases structural rigidity and load capacity. The design enables longer spans and shallower floor depths. It also provides improved acoustic performance. This floor system is widely used in demanding projects. These include sports arenas, theaters, office buildings, and multi-story structures.

Its bird's-foot shape creates a strong mechanical bond with concrete. This bond significantly enhances the floor slab's overall strength and stability. The flat top surface makes concrete pouring easier. As a result, traditional formwork costs are reduced.

Features and Advantages

High Efficiency & Automation

The Dovetail Floor Deck Forming Machine uses a PLC control system with a touch screen interface. All processes—feeding, forming, punching, and counting—are fully automated. Operation is straightforward, and production runs smoothly. The PLC controls the system according to preset length and quantity.

This greatly lowers labor requirements.

Precise Profile Forming

A multi-stage roll forming process ensures high precision and consistent geometry in the finished sheets. A hydraulic cutting system delivers accurate cuts with clean edges.

Robust Construction

The main frame is made of welded steel. It undergoes stress-relieving treatment for excellent stability and long service life. The roller shafts use high-strength steel as their base material. These shafts undergo heat treatment for enhanced toughness. They are also finished with chrome plating. This surface treatment improves wear resistance and extends their service life.

High Power & Output

The main motor offers fully adjustable power. Gears or chains ensure smooth operation. The production line runs at about 8–20 meters per minute. Speed depends on material thickness and profile complexity. This makes the machine ideal for large-volume production.

Material Compatibility

The machine can process various coil materials. These include galvanized steel, color-coated steel, and stainless steel. Typical material thickness ranges from 0.8 to 1.5 mm.

Structural Performance

The dovetail plate design creates a composite connection with concrete. This improves the strength and stiffness of the floor slab. The shape also allows more concrete to be used. This enhances acoustic and sound insulation properties.

Main Components

Coil opener: This unit straightens and unwinds the steel coil.

Leveling and guiding device: It keeps the material flat before the forming section.

Forming unit and rolls: Multiple roll sets carry out progressive cold forming.

Hydraulic cutting device: It cuts the profile precisely to preset lengths.

Outfeed table/Storing device: This device conveys and stores the finished products.

Sample Technical Specifications

Material thickness ranges from 0.8 to 1.5 mm.

Forming speed is approximately 8–20 meters per minute.

The control system includes a PLC with a touch screen.

Main motor power is typically 11 kW × 2 or higher, depending on the model.

Material width is usually 1000–1250 mm, but can be customized.

Roll material is made of high-strength alloy steel and is chrome-plated.

Common Applications

Steel frame floor systems in multi-story buildings

Parking decks and access roads

Industrial building floors

Floors for sports facilities and commercial buildings

Bridges, heavy-duty platforms, and other composite structural floors

Summary

The Dovetail Floor Deck Forming Machine operates with high efficiency and stability. It is a highly automated piece of equipment. This machine produces metal deck sheets featuring a dovetail profile.

These deck sheets offer key benefits. They provide high strength, fast installation, good noise reduction, and strong concrete bonding.

The machine meets strict industry standards. It consistently satisfies quality requirements for structural decking in construction projects.

Furthermore, the machine boosts production output considerably. Its role is vital in contemporary manufacturing processes. Manufacturers rely on it for producing modern steel structures and composite floor systems.