Collection: Smooth Dowels

Smooth Dowels – Load Transfer Solutions for Concrete Joints

Smooth Dowels are critical components in concrete construction, designed to transfer load across joints while allowing for controlled movement due to thermal expansion, contraction, and drying shrinkage. By enabling adjacent concrete sections to move independently without compromising structural integrity, smooth dowels help prevent cracking, joint failure, and uneven settlement in slabs and pavements.

At Bolsinger Rebar, we offer both Plain Smooth Dowels and Epoxy-Coated Smooth Dowels to meet the performance and environmental demands of your project.

Plain Smooth Dowels

Plain steel dowels are ideal for interior slabs, sidewalks, and general-purpose concrete construction. They are typically installed in contraction joints to allow for horizontal movement while maintaining vertical alignment and load transfer. Precision-cut and deburred, these dowels ensure easy handling and proper function during placement.

Epoxy-Coated Smooth Dowels

For environments where corrosion resistance is essential—such as exterior slabs, parking structures, bridge decks, and DOT projects—epoxy-coated dowels offer enhanced durability and long-term performance. The tough green epoxy coating protects the steel from moisture, deicing chemicals, and harsh conditions, helping prevent premature corrosion and structural degradation.

Product Features:

• Allows slab movement while maintaining structural connection
• Reduces risk of cracking, spalling, and joint damage
• Available in plain or epoxy-coated finishes
• Offered in standard sizes (commonly 12" to 24" lengths and 5/8" to 1" diameters)
• Smooth, deburred ends for safe handling and ease of installation
• Compliant with DOT and ACI specifications

Typical Applications:

• Slab-on-grade construction
• Pavement and roadway joints
• Warehouse floors and industrial slabs
• Parking garages and exterior flatwork
• Tilt-up panels and structural concrete joints

Smooth dowels are typically installed with sleeve systems or dowel baskets to ensure proper alignment and movement functionality. When installed correctly, they provide superior long-term performance in concrete slabs and jointed systems.

Trust Bolsinger Rebar to supply high-quality dowels that support the durability, performance, and code compliance your jobsite demands. Whether you're working on municipal infrastructure, commercial slabs, or residential projects, our plain and epoxy-coated dowels are ready to ship and easy to integrate into your workflow.

Let us know if you need help selecting the right size or finish for your application—we’re here to help.