The new metal forming system for
above grade concrete flatwork to be
used in conjunction with metal decking

  Installation      
  After placement of metal decking, secure
KEY-DECK
® supports by attaching with
sheet metal screws.  Adjust KEY-DECK®
supports at both ends of pour to finished
floor elevation.  (If using vinyl cap, adjust
supports 3/16” lower.)  Stretch string line
over entire length of pour and adjust
remaining KEY-DECK® supports to finished
floor elevation.  Use five KEY-DECK®
supports per 10’ section of KEY-LOC®
joint.  Hang joint on supports and push
downward.  To insure perfect joint alignment,
snap-in splice at joint ends.  Pour against
keyway side of joint first.
CONTACT THE ARCHITECT OR
ENGINEER IN CHARGE OF THE
PROJECT CONCERNING PLACEMENT
OF THIS PRODUCT.
     
  Material   SPECIFICATIONS  
  KEY-LOC® Joint is manufactured from 24 gauge galvanized steel.  It is furnished in 10’ lengths for 2 1/2” to 4” slabs.
KEY-DECK® Supports are manufactured from 14 gauge galvanized steel and are available in two sizes which adjust to accommodate 2 1/2” to 4” slabs.
 
"t" SLAB THICKNESS A B C D R

2 1/2”- 3”

2 1/4”

1 1/2”

3/4”

3/8”

1/8”

3 1/2”- 4”

3 1/8”

2”

1 3/32”

11/16”

3/16”

 

SPLICE
TYPE A -Measures 2 3/8”, will expand to 3 3/8”. 
                 Use Type A supports for 2 1/2” to 3” slabs.
TYPE B -Measures 3 1/4”, will expand to 4 3/16”. 
                 Use Type A supports for 3 1/2” to 4” slabs.

 
FORM-A-KEY PRODUCTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
STRUCTURAL FAILURE DUE TO PLACEMENT OF THIS
PRODUCT.  CONTACT THE PROJECT ENGINEER OR
ARCHITECT BEFORE USING.