Doka Automotif Climbing Formwork

User information
07/2006
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Method statement
GB
Doka automatic climbing

formwork
SKE 50 and SKE 100
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The Formwork Experts
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General remarks
User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
by Doka Industrie GmbH, A-3300 Amstetten
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Contents
General remarks
Page
General remarks ........................................................................................... 4

General instructions for compliant utilisation............................................ 4
Elementary safety warnings ........................................................................ 5
System description....................................................................................... 6
Functional principle of the Doka automatic climbers SKE ........................ 8
Hydraulic system ........................................................................................ 10
Anchoring on the structure........................................................................ 12
SKE 50 ......................................................................................................... 16
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 50...................................................... 16
Automatic climber SKE 50 ......................................................................... 17
Climbing phases ......................................................................................... 18
Climbing scaffold MF 240 .......................................................................... 20
Platform scaffolds....................................................................................... 21
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 50 with gallows ............................... 22
SKE 100 ....................................................................................................... 24
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 100.................................................... 24
Automatic climber SKE 100 ....................................................................... 25
Climbing phases ......................................................................................... 26
Climbing scaffold SKE 100......................................................................... 28
Platform scaffold SKE 100.......................................................................... 29
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 100 with gallows ............................. 30
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General remarks
General instructions
for compliant utilisation
This User Information booklet (Method Statement) is aimed at everyone who will be working
with the Doka product or system it describes. It
contains information on how to set up this system, and on correct, compliant utilisation
thereof.
Doka products are ONLY to be used in accordance with the Doka User Information booklets
or other technical documentation provided by
Doka.
The functional/technical instructions, safety
warnings and loading data must all be strictly
observed and complied with. Failure to comply
with this requirement may cause accidents,
injury and damage.
If any deviation from these instructions is contemplated, or any application which goes
beyond those described here, then revised
static calculations must be produced for checking. The customer shall provide supplementary
assembly instructions, and Doka's prior consent shall be required.
The customer is to ensure that the User Information booklet (Method Statement) provided
by Doka is available to all users and that they
have been made aware of it and can easily
access it.
Always observe all industrial safety regulations
and other safety rules applying to the application and utilisation of our products in the country and/or region in which you are operating.
Many of the illustrations in this booklet show
the situation during formwork assembly and
are therefore not always complete from the
safety point of view.
All materials must be inspected by the customer before use, to ensure that they are in
suitable condition. Any components that are
damaged, deformed, or weakened due to wear,
corrosion or rot, must not be used.
Only original Doka components may be used as
spare parts.
It could be dangerous to combine our formwork systems with those of other manufacturers. If you intend to combine different systems,
please contact Doka for advice first.
All persons working with the product described

herein must be familiar with the contents of this
manual and with all the safety instructions it
contains.
Persons who are incapable of reading and
understanding this booklet, or who can do so
only with difficulty, must be instructed and
trained by the customer.
The customer must ensure that this product is
erected and dismantled, reset and generally
used for its intended purpose under the direction and supervision of suitably skilled persons
with the authority to issue instructions.
Persons who are going to operate automatic climbers need special skills and
knowledge which can only be imparted
by skilled Doka personnel in a special
instruction and training programme.
As proof that they have received such
special instruction, an "OPERATION
LICENCE" is issued to persons who have
undergone this training course.
Persons who do not have an "OPERATION

LICENCE" are prohibited from putting the
automatic climbers into service.
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General remarks
Elementary safety warnings

Doka products and systems must be set up in
such a way that all loads acting upon them are
safely transferred!
The stability of all components and units must
be ensured during all phases of the construction work!
Provide safe workplaces for those using the
formwork (e.g. for when it is being erected/dismantled, modified or repositioned etc). It must
be possible to get to and from these workplaces
via safe access routes!
Do not exceed the permitted fresh-concrete
pressures. Excessively high pouring rates lead
to formwork overload, cause greater deflection
and risk causing breakage.
Do not strike the formwork until the concrete
has reached sufficient strength and the person
in charge has given the order for the formwork
to be struck!
When stripping the gang-form, never use the
crane to break concrete cohesion. Use suitable
tools such as timber wedges or a special prybar.
When striking the formwork, do not endanger
the stability of any part of the structure, or of
any scaffolding, platforms or formwork that is
still in place!
Observe all regulations applying to the handling of formwork and scaffolding. In addition,
the Doka slinging means must be used - this is
a mandatory requirement.
Remove any loose parts or fix them in place so
that they cannot be dislodged or fall free!
All components must be stored safely, following all the special Doka instructions given in the
relevant sections of this User Information booklet!
Further safety instructions may be found in
each of the sections of this booklet!
The faulty utilisations shown in the various
sections of this booklet are only a selection of
examples taken from our many years' experience in the field.
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Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this booklet:
Important note
Failure to observe this may lead to malfunction or
damage.
Caution / warning / danger

Failure to observe this may lead to material damage,
and to injury to health which may range up to the
severe or even life-threatening.
Instruction
This symbol indicates that actions need to be taken
by the user.
Sight-check
Indicates that you need to do a sight-check to make
sure that necessary actions have been carried out.
Tip
Points out useful practical tips.
Miscellaneous
We reserve the right to make alterations in the interests of technical progress.
Unless otherwise stated, all dimensions are given
in cm.
General remarks
System description
Automatic climbing formwork SKE The crane-independent climbing
formwork for structures of any
shape and height
The SKE system is used for raising:
large-area formwork elements
together with the climbing scaffold
in one single step
and without any crane assistance
by one casting section at a time.
Safety is always absolutely paramount here
High load-bearing capacity

Doka offers 2 models of automatic climber:
SKE 50, with 5 tonnes' lifting capacity per automatic climber, and
SKE 100, with 10 tonnes' lifting capacity per automatic climber
This enables the formwork to be optimally dimensioned to suit each project, which in turn greatly
enhances the economic efficiency.
Makes work independent of climatic influences

Permits safe working at wind speeds of up to
70 km/h
Climbing can take place regardless of climatic
influences. Working platforms can be weatherproofed.
The advantages of "section-at-a-time" climbing
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The Doka automatic climbers are tested by independent institutes, who also certify their high quality and safety.
Superlative product quality

Sturdy hot-dip galvanised components
Certified to ISO 9002
Maximum safety in all phases of the work

The climbing scaffold remains anchored to the
concrete at all times.
The lifting mechanism is safely coupled to the
climbing profile in every situation.
Wide working platforms, enclosed by handrails
on all sides, enhance both safety and speed.
Hydromechanical drive provides optimum

control and operational safety
Simultaneous controlling of:
- up to 30 automatic climbers
- by remote-control
- from anywhere on the platform
Isolation valves on the hydraulic cylinders
Open ring main
Closed ring main
Hydraulic units equipped with all necessary control features
Freely selectable workflow with no need for

"round-the-clock" working
The cycles are optimised for the construction task
in question, right from the planning stage.
Project-specific live load ratings
Rapid work rhythm
Set up, strip, climb
- with no need for a crane
- in any weather
- independently of other forming operations
such as subsequently formed floor-slabs and
walls
- short repositioning time of 1-2 hours, depending on the height of the casting section and the
number of automatic climbers
Optimum adaptability to every layout

The Doka automatic climber SKE is a single-unit lifting appliance. This results in:
optimum configurations, irrespective of the
shape of the layout
flexibility with regard to element widths
the most economical solution can be achieved
for all layouts of buildings, piers or shafts.
Doka planning service

Doka will be pleased to plan an economical formwork solution for you, and partial pre-assembly of
the formwork by the Doka Ready-to-Use Service
will save both man-hours and space on the site.
Doka field service

Our supervising foremen and engineers will advise
you right the way through from when the formwork
is assembled to when it is first used, up to and
including the typical operating sequence, and give
the forming crew introductory training on-site.
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General remarks
SKE 50 system
SKE 100 system
Load capacity: 5 tonnes per bracket

The SKE 50 system is the ideal solution for the
majority of climbing assignments. Because it is a
single-unit climbing scaffold, the brackets and automatic climbers can be freely positioned.
Casting-section heights: up to 5.50 m
Load capacity: 10 tonnes per bracket

When exceptionally tough requirements are made
of the automatic climbing technology, the SKE 100
system really comes into its own - with its high 10t
load capacity and a platform system that allows
work to be carried out simultaneously at several
levels. The extremely strong brackets permit variable and where needed extra-wide cantilever centres.
Casting-section heights: up to 5.50 m
Formwork systems:
FF20 and Top 50 timber-beam formwork
Framax and Alu-Framax framed formwork
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Formwork systems:
FF20 and Top 50 timber-beam formwork
Framax and Alu-Framax framed formwork
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General remarks
Functional principle of the Doka automatic climbers SKE

The Doka automatic climbers SKE are hydromechanically driven lifting appliances. In conjunction
with the DIN-4420-compliant scaffolds connected to
them, they are used for raising formwork or other
loads in the construction engineering field.
Retract the hydraulic cylinder (working stroke)
Climbing the profile
The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the bottom lifting mechanism (B) upwards until the top lifting
mechanism (A) automatically engages in the
climbing profile (D) once again.
Precondition
The control levers of the top lifting mechanism (A)
and the bottom lifting mechanism (B) must be in the
upper position "PROFILE".
The entire climbing scaffold is fastened to the

structure by the suspension shoe (C) .
The climbing profile is fixed in place by the bottom lifting mechanism (B) . (D) .
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Extend the hydraulic cylinder (idle stroke)

The entire climbing scaffold is fastened to the
structure by the suspension shoe (C) .
The climbing profile is fixed in place by the top
lifting mechanism (A) . (D) .
A
E
B
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The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the bottom lifting mechanism (B) downwards until this automatically engages in the climbing profile (D) .
C
A
E
B
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Climbing the scaffold

Precondition
The control levers of the top lifting mechanism (A)
and the bottom lifting mechanism (B) must be in the
lower position "PLATFORM".
General remarks
Retract the hydraulic cylinder (idle stroke)

The climbing profile (D) is attached to the structure by the top suspension shoe (F) .
The top lifting mechanism (A) fixes the entire
climbing scaffold to the climbing profile (D) .
The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the bottom lifting mechanism (B) upwards until this automatically engages in the climbing profile (D) .
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Extend the hydraulic cylinder (working stroke)
The climbing profile (D) is attached to the structure by the top suspension shoe (F) .
The bottom lifting mechanism (B) is fixed in the
climbing profile (D) .
The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the top lifting
mechanism (A) and with it, the entire climbing
unit upwards, until the top lifting mechanism
automatically engages in the climbing profile (D)
again.
C
A
E
B
D
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A
E
B
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General remarks
Hydraulic system
The SKE automatic climbers are "jumped" with the
aid of a hydraulic ring-main system. The ring-main
system is based on a stationary hydraulic unit
designed to provide uniform, simultaneous drive
for up to 30 automatic climbers. The number of
automatic climbers that can be raised jointly in one
climbing cycle must be appropriate for the structure
and the construction workflow, and not so many
that it is no longer possible to "keep track" of them
all.
Hydraulic unit RL
Is supplied to the site ready for operation.
A high number of cylinders can be operated

simultaneously
Open and closed ring-mains are possible
- open: for a small n of automatic climbers
- closed: for a large n of automatic climbers.
The pressure build-up takes place from 2 sides.
The hydraulic unit is equipped with cooling and
heating systems and a portable control panel
Can be combined with a radio remote-control
system
Hydraulic units
Follow the directions in the Operating
Instructions!
Number of cylinders that can be operated simultaneously:
SKE 50
SKE 100
Hydraulic unit RL
30
15
Hydraulic unit RL-K

15
8
Note:
If the unit needs to be lifted, it should only be slung
from, and lifted by, the crane hoisting lugs provided.
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Hydraulic unit RL-K

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General remarks
Legend
Hydraulic ring-main system

Installation principle
Ring-main system with stationary hydraulic unit.
Suitable for driving SKE automatic climbers in an
even, uniform way.
Number
(A)
Designation
Hydraulic unit
(B)
Circular main 6.5 m - DN20
(C)
Cross distributor M
(D)
Cross distributor S
Symbol
Open ring main

In this configuration, the Circular mains 6.50m are
not routed back to the hydraulic unit.
C
Hydraulic hose 4.5 m - DN8

(pre-mounted on the
hydraulic cylinder)
Hydraulic hose 4.5 m - DN8
(pre-mounted on the
hydraulic cylinder)
Hydraulic cylinder
Additional cylinder connections
(E)
A
D
(F)
(G)
(H)
E
SK radio remote-control system

F
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Follow the directions in the Operating

Instructions!
Closed ring main

Both the pressure hoses and the return-flow hoses
are routed back to the hydraulic unit here. This
makes for a more uniform pressure build-up in
longer hoselines.
E
F
C
X
E
B
H
G
B
B
H
I
G
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For detailed information on installation,

please refer to the "Hydraulic unit RL" and
"Hydraulic unit RL-K" Operating Instructions
A Transmitter
B Charging unit
C 2 interchangeable rechargeable batteries
D Carrying strap
E Receiver
F Receiver antenna (optionally, "Reflektomat" from GrossFunk)
G Connecting cable from the receiver to the hydraulic unit
H Plug connector for receiver
I
Plug connector for hydraulic unit
X Charging unit (old version)
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General remarks
Anchoring on the structure

Positioning point and suspension
point
Anchoring systems
Components:
Load-bearing capacity of the Doka anchoring systems
The decisive criterion for the choice of anchoring

system is the tensile forces that will occur.
F
E
Form-tie system
Max. load to
DIN 18216
15.0
20.0
90 kN
150 kN
Max. load, allowing a

1.6 : 1 factor of safety
against failure
120 kN
220 kN
Form-tie system 15.0

A
C
B
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Stop-anchor Stop-anchor Stop-anchor

15.0 40cm
15.0 16cm 15.0 11.5cm
Minimum wall thickness
24 cm
19 cm
Form-tie system 20.0
A Universal climbing cone

B Sealing sleeve K (expendable anchoring component)
C Cone screw B 7cm
48 cm
Minimum wall thickness
Stop-anchor 20.0
45 cm
Stop-anchor 20.0
22 cm
53 cm
30 cm
D Stop-anchor (expendable anchoring component)

E Pigtail anchor (expendable anchoring component)
F Depth mark
Both the positioning points and the suspension

points are prepared using one single type of cone,
the Universal climbing cone (A) .
The Cone screw B 7cm (C) also fulfils 2 functions:
On the positioning point - for fastening the Universal climbing cone.
On the suspension point as a safe means of suspending the climbing unit.
Depth of concrete cover on "cone" side of wall:

5.5 cm
Depth of concrete cover on "stop-anchor" side
of a wall of the minimum thickness: 2 cm
Arrange extra reinforcement steel as statically
required, especially when using short stopanchors (anti-punch-through reinforcement).
Preferably, stop-anchors (D) are used, or depending on the characteristics of the structure pigtail
anchors (E) .
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Suspension shoes
These ensure that the automatic climbers are safely
suspended in all phases of the work.
General remarks
Preparing the positioning point and

suspension point
Warning!
Always screw the pigtail or stop-anchor
into the Universal climbing cone until it
fully engages (i.e. up to the depth mark).
Not screwing the anchor sufficiently far
into the cone may subsequently lead to
reduced load-bearing capacity and to the
failure of the suspension point resulting
in injury and damage.
Never weld or heat tie-rods - risk of fracture!
For the positioning point and suspension
point, ONLY use Cone screws B 7 cm
(head of screw is red, to indicate its high
load-bearing capacity)!
Suspension shoe SKE 50 rigid

Is used for safe suspension of the climbing carriage
and of the climbing profile.
Is fastened in the
Universal climbing cone using the
Cone screw B 7 cm.
Suspension shoe SKE 100

Is used for safe suspension of the climbing carriage
and of the climbing profile.
Consisting of:
Suspension beam (L) and
Drop-in shoe (M)
Do not place concrete directly above the pigtail or

stop-anchors.
Do not allow the vibrator to touch the pigtail or
stop-anchors.
These measures prevent the anchors working loose
during pouring and vibration.
The Suspension beam is fastened in the

Universal climbing cones using
Cone screws B 7 cm
(2 of each per Suspension beam).
Make marks on the top edge of the formwork so that you can easily see where the
anchoring points are during pouring.
Every time the Universal climbing cones are
used, fit them with new sealing sleeves first.
The axis of the universal climbing cone

must be at right-angles to the surface of
the concrete maximum angle of deviation: 2.
Tolerance for locating the positioning
points and suspension points: 1 cm in
the horizontal and the vertical.
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General remarks
Positioning point: Standard solution with hole

drilled through form-ply and Cone screw
B 7cm
Positioning point: With hole drilled through

form-ply and Positioning clamp M30
Because the hole only needs to be drilled with a
diameter of 9-10 mm, the positioning-point can be
relocated at smaller intervals than would be possible with the Cone screw B 7cm.
D
G
H
I
D
C
F
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a ... 35 to 45 mm
Tools needed:
Reversible ratchet 3/4"
Spanner for Universal climbing cone 15.0/20.0
Extension 20cm 3/4"
Box nut 50 (for Cone screw B 7cm)
Note:
The pigtail anchor must be facing downwards
Fasten a packing plate (G) (e.g. Dokaplex 15 mm)
to the form-ply (position as per project plan).
Drill a diam. 30 mm hole in the form-ply (position
as shown in the project plan).
Push the Cone screw B 7cm (C) through the formply, screw it into the Universal climbing cone (A)
and tighten it firmly.
Screw the Stop-anchor or Pigtail anchor (D) into
the Universal climbing cone (A) , until it engages
(up to the depth mark) (F) .
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Tools needed:
Extension 20cm 3/4"
Extension 1/2"
Drill a diam. 9-10 mm hole in the form-ply (position as shown in the project plan).
Nail an M8 wing bolt (H) onto the form-ply to
make it easier to mount the cone.
Shortened double-headed nails make it easier to dismount the wing bolt.
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Screw a Socket connector M30 (I) all the way into

the Universal climbing cone 15.0 (A) and tighten
it.
Screw the pre-assembled unit onto the M8 wing
bolt (H) (make sure that it seals against the formwork).
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Positioning point: With no hole drilled through

the form-ply, and a Positioning disc M30
For special applications only, when it is not possible
to screw through the form-ply.
J
D
General remarks
Before pouring
Check all positioning points and suspension
points once again.
The axis of the universal climbing cone
must be at right-angles to the surface of
the concrete maximum angle of deviation: 2.
Tolerance for locating the positioning
points and suspension points: 1 cm in
the horizontal and the vertical.
The depth mark on the pigtail anchor or
stop-anchor must be right up against the
Universal climbing cone = must be
screwed in to the full depth.
Repeat use
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Important!
It is not permitted to use the Positioning disc
M30 more than once in the same position,
as it cannot be fixed firmly and securely in
the old nail-holes.
Tools needed:
Extension 20cm 3/4"
Extension 1/2"
Universal climbing cones are supplied with Sealing

sleeves K (B) . Every time the Universal climbing
cones are used again, fit them with new sealing
sleeves first!
Suspension point
Fix the Suspension shoe SKE (K) in the Universal
climbing cone 15.0 (A) with a Cone screw B 7cm
(C) . A tightening torque of 100 Nm (20 kg assuming a ratchet-length of approx. 50 cm) is sufficient.
Nail the Positioning disc M30 (J) to the form-ply,

using 28x60 nails (position as per plan).
Screw the Universal climbing cone (A) onto the
Positioning disc M30 (J) and tighten it.
K
C
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Forcibly tightening the Cone screw B 7cm any

more than this may cause damage and even
cause the form-tie to break!
The only tool allowed to be used for screwing in
and fixing the Cone screw B 7cm in the Universal
climbing cone is the Reversible ratchet 3/4" in conjunction with an Extension 20cm 3/4" and a Box
nut 50.
Reversible
ratchet 3/4"

with extension
Ratchet MF 3/4"
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Concrete strength on initial loading:

min. 10 N/mm2 (100 kg/cm2)
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SKE 50
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 50

E Automatic climber SKE 50
Typical cross-section
F Suspension platform SKE/MF 425 (see "Platform scaffolds")

Level +1
Level 0
Level -1
+1
Level -2
Pouring platform
For reinforcement and concrete-placing work.
Working platform
For manipulating the formwork elements.
Suspended platform
For manipulating the automatic climbers and in
some cases for doing finishing-work on the concrete.
Suspended platform
For dismounting the suspension shoe, for closing
off the cone holes and for doing finishing-work on
the concrete.
Utilisation in conjunction with

Climbing formwork MF 240
The Doka automatic climbers SKE 50 are designed
to hold a standard Climbing formwork MF 240.
Both timber-beam formwork and framed formwork
may be used here.
For more information, please refer to the following documentation:
User Information booklet MF 240

Method Statement for Doka Climbing formwork
MF 240
For documentation on how to use the system,
see the section headed "Climbing phases".
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A Pouring platform, e.g. Universal bracket 90

B Formwork element, e.g. Top50
C Travelling unit MF
D Climbing bracket MF 240
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SKE 50
Automatic climber SKE 50

Loading data
In line with standard building practice, the statical
design for the SKE 50 automatic climbers must
allow for two different load situations:
Loads imposed in the statically anchored situation, i.e. while construction tasks are being carried out.
Loads imposed during climbing, i.e. while the
connected platforms are being moved into their
new working position.
B
Statical
A
Max. permitted loads

When climbing
A1
B1
E
F
G
C1
A2
B2
K
C2
A Suspension shoe SKE 50 rigid

B Climbing profile SKE 50
C Climbing carriage SKE 50
D Safety pin SKE 50
C1 ... 69.0 kN
a ... 1494 mm
b ... max. 5500 mm (Climbing profile SKE 50/550/S355)
b ... max. 4250 mm (Climbing profile SKE 50/425/S355)
c ... ca. 700 mm
E Suspension pin SKE 50
Max. permitted loads (statical)
F Lifting mechanism SKE 50, top
100
G Hydraulic cylinder SKE 50 RL
80
J Supporting shoe SKE 50

K Profile protection plate SKE 50 top
L Profile protection SKE 50
B1 [kN]
H Lifting mechanism SKE 50, bottom

Supporting carriage SKE 50
D2
A2 ... 55.0 kN
B2 ... 50.0 kN
C2 ... 33.0 kN
D2 ... 21.2 kN
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60
40
20
0
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20
40
60
80
M Profile protection plate SKE 50 bottom

A1 [kN]
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SKE 50
Climbing phases
Schematic workflow
Read and observe the following documents:
Automatic climbers can cover a wide area of practical applications.

Their modular design enables them to be combined
in many different ways.
This means that in some projects, they will be put
together differently, and a different sequence of
operations will be needed, from the schematic
workflow shown here (e.g. for sloping walls).
Important note:
All assembly and disassembly work, the first
time of putting into service and the first typical climbing sequence must be supervised
by a Doka supervising foreman or an authorised technician.
Start-up phases
Pouring 1st casting section
Set up one side of the formwork

Mount the positioning-points
Place the reinforcement
Close the formwork
Pour this section
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Pouring 2nd casting section

1.
2.
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Shop drawings and assembly plans

Work instructions
Operating Instructions for SKE 50
Operating Instructions for radio remote-control
system
Operating Instructions for hydraulic unit
Any additional documents which may have been
drawn up by Doka for the project in question
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
First hydraulic climb

1. Strip the formwork
Mount the suspension shoes
2. Clean the formwork
Hang the climbing scaffold into place on 3. Mount the top suspension shoe
the suspension shoes (if possible with
- Note:
the Level -1 suspended platform)
The Main vertical profile MF 160 of
Place the formwork on the climbing scafthe Climbing bracket must be parallel
fold
to the concrete wall.
4. Lift the Climbing profile into place by
crane
5. Mount the "Profile protection SKE 50"
Close the formwork
6. Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
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scaffold plus formwork
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Pouring 3rd casting section

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Mount the suspended platform (Level -2)

Close the formwork
Pour this section
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SKE 50
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Typical phases
Climbing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Pouring
1. Set up one side of the formwork
Strip the formwork
2. Mount the positioning-points
Clean the formwork and the platforms
3. Place the reinforcement
Mount the top suspension shoe
4. Close the formwork
Hydraulically raise the climbing profile
5. Pour this section
Dismount the bottom suspension shoe
From this point on, the sequence consists
Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
of the alternating succession of the typical
phases.
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SKE 50
Climbing scaffold MF 240

The Climbing scaffold MF 240 is made up of the
Travelling unit MF, consisting of Items (G) to (I) ,
and the Climbing bracket MF240, consisting of
Items (C) to (F) .
The climbing scaffold as a whole is joined to the
Automatic climber SKE 50 by way of the Main vertical profile MF160.
Platform extension 1.25

Where needed, the Platform extension 1.25m (J) is
fastened onto the Horizontal profile MF of the
Climbing bracket MF240 and widens the main platform by 1.25 m.
For a detailed description, see the SKE 50

Operating Instructions
9751-253-01
Fix the climbing carriage on the scaffold with

Connection bolts MF-SKE and secure with linchpins 6x42.
Bolt together the supporting carriage, the vertical
profile and the "Profile protection plate SKE 50
top", using 4 of each of the following: hexagonal
bolts M16x50, spring washers A16 and hexagon
nuts M16. Width-across 24.
Other ways of adapting the system

Handrail post 1.80m
The Handrail post 1.80m (K) is attached to the Horizontal profile MF and is used for constructing a
stronger, higher railing, e.g. for attaching an enclosure to the scaffold.
I
H
G
K
F
A
E
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9751-260-01
A Climbing carriage SKE 50

B Supporting carriage SKE 50
C Main vertical profile MF160
D Pressure strut MF long
E Pressure strut MF short
F Horizontal profile MF with handrail post
G Travelling gear MF
H Plumbing spindle MF
I
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Vertical waling MF
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SKE 50
Platform scaffolds
Suspended platform SKE/MF 425
Suspended platform extension SKE/MF 550
The Suspended platform SKE/MF425 is suitable for

pour-heights of up to 4.25 m and has 2 work-deck
levels:
One for operating the climbing unit (width 220 cm)
and another for dismounting the Suspension shoes
and for carrying out other finishing work (width
150 cm).
This is used for extending the Suspended platform

SKE/MF 425 for dealing with pour-heights of over
4.25 m and up to 5.50 m. It is screwed onto the Connection profile / the Front suspension profile,
between the platforms.
A
B
9751-259-02
G Suspended platform extension SKE/MF 550
F
9751-258-01
The Suspended platform SKE/MF 425 425 consists of:

A Back suspension profile (complete)
B Front suspension profile (complete)
C Horizontal profile 1911 (complete)
Pouring and intermediate platforms

In the same way as with the Climbing formwork
MF 240, the pouring platform and any intermediate
platforms needed for manipulating the anchors etc.
can be constructed using e.g. the Screw-on access
bracket MF75 or the Universal bracket 90.
Follow the directions in the "Doka climbing
formwork MF" Method Statement and User
Information!
D Suspension profile (complete 2 units)

E Connection profile (complete)
F Horizontal profile 1250 (complete)
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SKE 50
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 50 with gallows

In this variant of the automatic climbing formwork,
the automatic climbers are only needed on one side
of the wall. As in the standard variant, the formwork
is permanently attached to the climbing scaffold
and so can be plumbed and aligned very exactly.
This means that the opposing formwork (suspended from the gallows on the other side) can easily be aligned with the fixed formwork.
The wide platforms on top of the gallows construction greatly facilitate the preliminary reinforcement
work, pouring, and equipment storage.
Typical cross-section:
Variant 1
Is mostly used for faades and walls that are poured
ahead of (i.e. separately from) the floor slabs.
A
9751-257-03
View A:
Suspended formwork with working platform
9751-257-02
9751-257-01
22
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SKE 50
Variant 2
In this variant, the wall and floor-slab are cast in one
single pour. By doing away with complicated floor
junctions, this expedites and simplifies the construction sequence.
9751-262-01
9751-262-02
Note:
You can obtain more information in the Automatic
Climbing Technology Expertise Centre.
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SKE 100
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 100

Level +2
Typical cross-section
Level +1
Level 0
Level -1
+2
Level -2
Reinforcement-placing platform
For performing the preliminary reinforcement
work for this casting section.
Pouring platform
For reinforcement and concrete-placing work.
Working platform
For manipulating the formwork elements.
Suspended platform
For manipulating the automatic climbers and in
some cases for doing finishing-work on the concrete.
Suspended platform
For dismounting the suspension shoe, for closing
off the cone holes and for doing finishing-work on
the concrete.
Combining with Climbing scaffold

SKE 100
+1
The Doka automatic climbers SKE 100 are designed

to hold the Climbing scaffold SKE 100.
Both timber-beam formwork and framed formwork
may be used here.
For more information, please refer to the following documentation:
User Information booklet MF 240
Method Statement for Doka Climbing formwork
MF 240
For documentation on how to use the system,
see the section headed "Climbing phases".
D
C
-1
-2
9751-255-01
A Pouring platform SKE 100

B Formwork element, e.g. Top50
C Climbing scaffold SKE 100
D Automatic climber SKE 100
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SKE 100
Automatic climber SKE 100

Loading data
In line with standard building practice, the statical
design for the SKE 100 automatic climbers must
allow for two different load situations:
Loads imposed in the statically anchored situation, i.e. while construction tasks are being carried out.
Loads imposed during climbing, i.e. while the
connected platforms are being moved into their
new working position.
A
D
Statical
Max. permitted loads

When climbing
A1
B1
A2
C1
H
B2
C2
D2
9227-202-01
9227-203-01
Climbing profile 425 SKE 100

425/S355 and 550/S355
9751-206-01
A Suspension shoe SKE 100

B Climbing profile 425 SKE 100
C Climbing carriage SKE 100
D Safety pin SKE 100
A1 ... 130.0 kN
B1 ... 130.0 kN
C1 ... 130.0 kN
Climbing profile 425 SKE 100

425/S355
550/S355
A2 ... 125.0 kN A2 ... 100.0 kN
B2 ... 100.0 kN B2 ... 100.0 kN
C2 ... 125.0 kN C2 ... 100.0 kN
D2 ... 125.0 kN D2 ... 100.0 kN
a ... 1940 mm
b ... max. 5500 mm (Climbing profile 425 SKE 100/550/S355)
b ... max. 4250 mm (Climbing profile 425 SKE 100/425/S355)
c ... ca. 850 mm
E Suspension pin SKE 100

F Lifting mechanism SKE 100
G Hydraulic cylinder SKE 100 RL
H Supporting carriage SKE 100
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SKE 100
Climbing phases
Schematic workflow
Read and observe the following documents:
Automatic climbers can cover a wide area of practical applications.

Their modular design enables them to be combined
in many different ways.
This means that in some projects, they will be put
together differently, and a different sequence of
operations will be needed, from the schematic
workflow shown here (e.g. for sloping walls).
Important note:
All assembly and disassembly work, the first
time of putting into service and the first typical climbing sequence must be supervised
by a Doka supervising foreman or an authorised technician.
9751-207-02

Close the formwork
Pour this section
9751-215-01
Pouring 2nd casting section

1.
2.
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Shop drawings and assembly plans

Work instructions
Operating Instructions for SKE 100
Operating Instructions for radio remote-control
system
Operating Instructions for hydraulic unit
Any additional documents which may have been
drawn up by Doka for the project in question
9751-214-01
Start-up phases
Pouring 1st casting section
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
First hydraulic climb

1. Strip the formwork
Mount the suspension shoes
Hang the climbing scaffold into place on 2. Clean the formwork
3. Mount the top suspension shoe
the suspension shoes (if possible with
- Note:
the Level -1 suspended platform)
The Vertical profile SKE 100 of the
Place the formwork on the climbing scafClimbing scaffold must be parallel to
fold
the concrete wall.
4. Lift the Climbing profile into place by
crane
Close the formwork
5. Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
Pour this section
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9751-216-01
Pouring 3rd casting section

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Mount the suspended platform (Level -2)

Close the formwork
Pour this section
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9751-217-01
SKE 100
9751-216-02
Typical phases
Climbing
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Pouring
1. Set up one side of the formwork
Strip the formwork
2. Mount the positioning-points
Clean the formwork and the platforms
3. Place the reinforcement
Mount the top suspension shoe
4. Close the formwork
Hydraulically raise the climbing profile
5. Pour this section
Dismount the bottom suspension shoe
From this point on, the sequence consists
Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
of the alternating succession of the typical
phases.
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SKE 100
Climbing scaffold SKE 100

The single-unit Travelling unit MF, consisting of
Items (E) to (H) , can be freely positioned irrespective of how widely or closely the Automatic climbers (A) are spaced. This permits variable and
where needed extra-wide spacing of the Climbing
brackets, each consisting of Items (B) to (D) .
The Travelling unit MF is mounted to the Vertical
profile SKE 100 on the Automatic climber SKE 100.
Bolt the climbing carriage to the vertical scaffold

using SKE bolts, and secure with Spring cotters
6mm.
Bolt together the supporting carriage with 4 hexagonal bolts M20x70, 4 spring washers A20 and
4 hexagonal nuts M20. Width-across 30.
For a detailed description, see the SKE 100

Operating Instructions
I
C
9751-251-01
A Automatic climber SKE 100

B Vertical profile SKE 100
C Horizontal profile SKE 100
D Spindle strut SKE 100
E Travelling profile MF SKE 100
F Vertical waling MF
G Plumbing spindle MF
H Travelling gear MF
I
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Platform beam IPB 200
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SKE 100
Platform scaffold SKE 100

Example pour-heights from 3.86 to 4.45 m
E Vertical strut 1.90

F Vertical strut 2.30
G Diagonal brace 3.25
H Diagonal brace 1.90

I
Diagonal brace 2.30
J Diagonal plate 100

K Diagonal plate 80
L Horizontal profile U 100

M
M Folding platform (complete)

N Suspension profile 1HB
K
O Horizontal profile 1HB

P Horizontal profile 2HB
Q Platform beam IPB 200 (with welded-on connecting plates

for fastening the Vertical struts and Suspension profiles)
The Platform scaffold of the SKE 100 is the basis for

a complete, self-contained platform system. The
number of platform-levels varies from project to
project.
Even when the formwork is being removed and reset, all the platform levels are always enclosed by
all-round handrails. Forming and reinforcementplacing operations can be carried out above one
another, at the same time.
The Platform scaffold can be freely positioned, irrespective of how widely or closely the Climbing units
are spaced. This enables it to be optimally adapted
to suit the requirements of the structure.
K
K
H
C
K
J
L
D
Folding platform
The folding platform widens the platform-level,

making reinforcement work much easier. To make
it possible to manoeuvre the climbing profiles into
place, and to transport materials downwards, the
platform can simply be swung up out of the way.
Platform folded down

B
M
N
O
9751-215-03
Platform folded up
N
9751-252-01
9751-215-02
A Climbing unit
B Climbing bracket SKE 100
C Travelling unit MF
D Vertical strut 3.25
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SKE 100
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 100 with gallows

In this variant of the automatic climbing formwork,
the automatic climbers are only needed on one side
of the wall. As in the standard variant, the formwork
is permanently attached to the climbing scaffold
and so can be plumbed and aligned very exactly.
This means that the opposing formwork (suspended from the gallows on the other side) can easily be aligned with the fixed formwork.
The wide platforms on top of the gallows construction greatly facilitate the preliminary reinforcement
work, pouring, and equipment storage.
Variant 1
Is mostly used for faades and walls that are poured
ahead of (i.e. separately from) the floor slabs.
9751-218-01
View A:
Suspended formwork with working platform
9751-218-03
9751-218-02
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SKE 100
Variant 2
9751-263-01
9751-263-02
In this variant, the wall and floor-slab are cast in one

single pour. By doing away with complicated floor
junctions, this expedites and simplifies the construction sequence.
Note:
You can obtain more information in the Automatic
Climbing Technology Expertise Centre.
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The safe way to rise high:

With automatic climbing systems from Doka
Form structures of any shape and height independently of the crane:
Doka offers system solutions for all areas of work where craneless repositioning of the formwork is required
or is the most economical solution. Complemented by the relevant know-how of the Doka Formwork Experts,
Doka automatic climbing formwork SKE is ideal for all tall structures, of whatever type or shape.
At any of the Doka branches in your region.
Why not give us a call?
The Doka Group's central plant at Amstetten, Austria
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General remarks ........................................................................................... 4

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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

All persons working with the product described

Persons who do not have an "OPERATION

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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

Elementary safety warnings

Caution / warning / danger

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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

Safety is always absolutely paramount here

High load-bearing capacity

Makes work independent of climatic influences

The advantages of "section-at-a-time" climbing

Superlative product quality

Maximum safety in all phases of the work

Hydromechanical drive provides optimum

The Formwork Experts

Freely selectable workflow with no need for

Optimum adaptability to every layout

Doka planning service

Doka field service

User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

SKE 100 system

Load capacity: 5 tonnes per bracket

Load capacity: 10 tonnes per bracket

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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

Functional principle of the Doka automatic climbers SKE

Retract the hydraulic cylinder (working stroke)

Climbing the profile

The entire climbing scaffold is fastened to the

Extend the hydraulic cylinder (idle stroke)

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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

Climbing the scaffold

Retract the hydraulic cylinder (idle stroke)

Extend the hydraulic cylinder (working stroke)

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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

A high number of cylinders can be operated

Hydraulic unit RL-K

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Hydraulic unit RL-K

User information Doka automatic climbing formwork

Hydraulic ring-main system

Circular main 6.5 m - DN20

Open ring main

Hydraulic hose 4.5 m - DN8

SK radio remote-control system

Follow the directions in the Operating

Closed ring main

For detailed information on installation,

Plug connector for hydraulic unit

X Charging unit (old version)

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