The document provides information on Doka automatic climbing formworks SKE 50 and SKE 100. It describes the systems, functional principles, hydraulic systems, anchoring methods, and climbing phases. The automatic climbers can simultaneously raise large formwork elements and climbing scaffolds in one step without a crane. Safety is the top priority in all work phases.

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User information
Method statement
Doka automatic climbing
formwork
SKE 50 and SKE 100
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General remarks
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Contents Page
User information Doka automatic climbing formwork General remarks
The Formwork Experts
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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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
The Formwork Experts
General remarks
General instructions
for compliant utilisation
G This User Information booklet (Method State-
ment) 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 sys-
tem, and on correct, compliant utilisation
thereof.
G Doka products are ONLY to be used in accord-
ance with the Doka User Information booklets
or other technical documentation provided by
Doka.
G 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.
G If any deviation from these instructions is con-
templated, or any application which goes
beyond those described here, then revised
static calculations must be produced for check-
ing. The customer shall provide supplementary
assembly instructions, and Doka's prior con-
sent shall be required.
G The customer is to ensure that the User Infor-
mation 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.
G Always observe all industrial safety regulations
and other safety rules applying to the applica-
tion and utilisation of our products in the coun-
try and/or region in which you are operating.
G 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.
G All materials must be inspected by the cus-
tomer 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.
G Only original Doka components may be used as
spare parts.
G It could be dangerous to combine our form-
work systems with those of other manufactur-
ers. If you intend to combine different systems,
please contact Doka for advice first.
G 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.
G 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.
G The customer must ensure that this product is
erected and dismantled, reset and generally
used for its intended purpose under the direc-
tion and supervision of suitably skilled persons
with the authority to issue instructions.

5. G Persons who are going to operate auto-
matic climbers need special skills and
knowledge which can only be imparted
by skilled Doka personnel in a special
instruction and training programme.
G As proof that they have received such
special instruction, an "OPERATION
LICENCE" is issued to persons who have
undergone this training course.
G Persons who do not have an "OPERATION
LICENCE" are prohibited from putting the
automatic climbers into service.

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Elementary safety warnings
Symbols used
The following symbols are used in this booklet:
Miscellaneous
We reserve the right to make alterations in the inter-
ests of technical progress.
Unless otherwise stated, all dimensions are given
in cm.
G Doka products and systems must be set up in
such a way that all loads acting upon them are
safely transferred!
G The stability of all components and units must
be ensured during all phases of the construc-
tion work!
G Provide safe workplaces for those using the
formwork (e.g. for when it is being erected/dis-
mantled, modified or repositioned etc). It must
be possible to get to and from these workplaces
via safe access routes!
G Do not exceed the permitted fresh-concrete
pressures. Excessively high pouring rates lead
to formwork overload, cause greater deflection
and risk causing breakage.
G 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!
G When stripping the gang-form, never use the
crane to break concrete cohesion. Use suitable
tools such as timber wedges or a special pry-
bar.
G 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!
G Observe all regulations applying to the hand-
ling of formwork and scaffolding. In addition,
the Doka slinging means must be used - this is
a mandatory requirement.
G Remove any loose parts or fix them in place so
that they cannot be dislodged or fall free!
G All components must be stored safely, follow-
ing all the special Doka instructions given in the
relevant sections of this User Information book-
let!
G Further safety instructions may be found in
each of the sections of this booklet!
G The faulty utilisations shown in the various
sections of this booklet are only a selection of
examples taken from our many years' experi-
ence in the field.
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.

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General remarks User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
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:
G large-area formwork elements
G together with the climbing scaffold
G in one single step
G and without any crane assistance
by one casting section at a time.
Safety is always absolutely paramount here
The Doka automatic climbers are tested by inde-
pendent institutes, who also certify their high qual-
ity and safety.
Superlative product quality
G Sturdy hot-dip galvanised components
G Certified to ISO 9002
Maximum safety in all phases of the work
G The climbing scaffold remains anchored to the
concrete at all times.
G The lifting mechanism is safely coupled to the
climbing profile in every situation.
G Wide working platforms, enclosed by handrails
on all sides, enhance both safety and speed.
Hydromechanical drive provides optimum
control and operational safety
G Simultaneous controlling of:
- up to 30 automatic climbers
- by remote-control
- from anywhere on the platform
G Isolation valves on the hydraulic cylinders
G Open ring main
G Closed ring main
G Hydraulic units equipped with all necessary con-
trol features
High load-bearing capacity
Doka offers 2 models of automatic climber:
G SKE 50, with 5 tonnes' lifting capacity per auto-
matic climber, and
G SKE 100, with 10 tonnes' lifting capacity per auto-
matic climber
This enables the formwork to be optimally dimen-
sioned to suit each project, which in turn greatly
enhances the economic efficiency.
Makes work independent of climatic influ-
ences
G Permits safe working at wind speeds of up to
70 km/h
G Climbing can take place regardless of climatic
influences. Working platforms can be weather-
proofed.
The advantages of "section-at-a-time" climb-
ing
G Freely selectable workflow with no need for
"round-the-clock" working
G The cycles are optimised for the construction task
in question, right from the planning stage.
G Project-specific live load ratings
G 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, depend-
ing 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 lift-
ing appliance. This results in:
G optimum configurations, irrespective of the
shape of the layout
G flexibility with regard to element widths
G 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 form-
work 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.
SÜDDEUTSCHLAND
Safety
tested
Production
m
onitored

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SKE 50 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 auto-
matic climbers can be freely positioned.
Casting-section heights: up to 5.50 m
Formwork systems:
G FF20 and Top 50 timber-beam formwork
G Framax and Alu-Framax framed formwork
SKE 100 system
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 varia-
ble and – where needed – extra-wide cantilever cen-
tres.
Casting-section heights: up to 5.50 m
Formwork systems:
G FF20 and Top 50 timber-beam formwork
G Framax and Alu-Framax framed formwork
9751-254-01
9751-255-01

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General remarks User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
Functional principle of the Doka automatic climbers SKE
The Doka automatic climbers SKE are hydrome-
chanically 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.
Climbing the profile
Precondition
The control levers of the top lifting mechanism (A)
and the bottom lifting mechanism (B) must be in the
upper position "PROFILE".
Extend the hydraulic cylinder (idle stroke)
G The entire climbing scaffold is fastened to the
structure by the suspension shoe (C) .
G The climbing profile is fixed in place by the top
lifting mechanism (A) . (D) .
➤ The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the bottom lift-
ing mechanism (B) downwards until this auto-
matically engages in the climbing profile (D) .
Retract the hydraulic cylinder (working stroke)
G The entire climbing scaffold is fastened to the
structure by the suspension shoe (C) .
G The climbing profile is fixed in place by the bot-
tom lifting mechanism (B) . (D) .
➤ The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the bottom lift-
ing mechanism (B) upwards until the top lifting
mechanism (A) automatically engages in the
climbing profile (D) once again.
9751-232-01
9751-275-01
A
B
C
D
E
9751-276-01
A
B
C
D
E

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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".
Extend the hydraulic cylinder (working stroke)
G The climbing profile (D) is attached to the struc-
ture by the top suspension shoe (F) .
G 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.
Retract the hydraulic cylinder (idle stroke)
G The climbing profile (D) is attached to the struc-
ture by the top suspension shoe (F) .
G The top lifting mechanism (A) fixes the entire
climbing scaffold to the climbing profile (D) .
➤ The hydraulic cylinder (E) pushes the bottom lift-
ing mechanism (B) upwards until this automati-
cally engages in the climbing profile (D) .
9751-231-01
9751-278-01
A
B
F
D
E
9751-277-01
A
B
C
F
D
E

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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.
G A high number of cylinders can be operated
simultaneously
G 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.
G The hydraulic unit is equipped with cooling and
heating systems and a portable control panel
G Can be combined with a radio remote-control
system
Hydraulic units
Number of cylinders that can be operated simulta-
neously:
Note:
If the unit needs to be lifted, it should only be slung
from, and lifted by, the crane hoisting lugs pro-
vided.
Hydraulic unit RL
Is supplied to the site ready for operation.
Hydraulic unit RL-K
Is supplied to the site ready for operation.
Follow the directions in the Operating
Instructions!
Hydraulic unit RL Hydraulic unit RL-K
SKE 50 30 15
SKE 100 15 8

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Hydraulic ring-main system
Installation principle
Ring-main system with stationary hydraulic unit.
Suitable for driving SKE automatic climbers in an
even, uniform way.
Open ring main
In this configuration, the Circular mains 6.50m are
not routed back to the hydraulic unit.
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.
Legend
SK radio remote-control system
Is supplied to the site ready for operation.
For detailed information on installation,
please refer to the "Hydraulic unit RL" and
"Hydraulic unit RL-K" Operating Instructions
9218-240-01
A
B
B
C C
D D
E
GF
9218-241-01
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
E
F
G
H
H
Number Designation Symbol
(A) Hydraulic unit
(B) Circular main 6.5 m - DN20
(C) Cross distributor M
(D) Cross distributor S
(E)
Hydraulic hose 4.5 m - DN8
(pre-mounted on the
hydraulic cylinder)
(F)
Hydraulic hose 4.5 m - DN8
(pre-mounted on the
hydraulic cylinder)
(G) Hydraulic cylinder
(H) Additional cylinder connections
Follow the directions in the Operating
Instructions!
A Transmitter
B Charging unit
C 2 interchangeable rechargeable batteries
D Carrying strap
E Receiver
F Receiver antenna (optionally, "Reflektomat" from Gross-
Funk)
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)
C
E
G
HI
F
A
D
X
B
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Anchoring on the structure
Positioning point and suspension
point
Components:
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:
G On the positioning point - for fastening the Uni-
versal climbing cone.
G On the suspension point – as a safe means of sus-
pending the climbing unit.
Preferably, stop-anchors (D) are used, or – depend-
ing on the characteristics of the structure – pigtail
anchors (E) .
Anchoring systems
The decisive criterion for the choice of anchoring
system is the tensile forces that will occur.
Load-bearing capacity of the Doka anchoring sys-
tems
Form-tie system 15.0
Form-tie system 20.0
A Universal climbing cone
B Sealing sleeve K (expendable anchoring component)
C Cone screw B 7cm
D Stop-anchor (expendable anchoring component)
E Pigtail anchor (expendable anchoring component)
F Depth mark
9751-237-01
A
B
C
E
F
D
F
Form-tie system
Max. load to
DIN 18216
Max. load, allowing a
1.6 : 1 factor of safety
against failure
15.0 90 kN 120 kN
20.0 150 kN 220 kN
Stop-anchor
15.0 40cm
Stop-anchor
15.0 16cm
Stop-anchor
15.0 11.5cm
Minimum wall thick-
ness
48 cm 24 cm 19 cm
Stop-anchor 20.0
45 cm
Stop-anchor 20.0
22 cm
Minimum wall thick-
ness
53 cm 30 cm
G Depth of concrete cover on "cone" side of wall:
5.5 cm
G Depth of concrete cover on "stop-anchor" side
of a wall of the minimum thickness: 2 cm
G Arrange extra reinforcement steel as statically
required, especially when using short stop-
anchors (anti-punch-through reinforcement).

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Suspension shoes
These ensure that the automatic climbers are safely
suspended in all phases of the work.
Suspension shoe SKE 50 rigid
Is used for safe suspension of the climbing carriage
and of the climbing profile.
Is fastened in the
G Universal climbing cone using the
G 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:
G Suspension beam (L) and
G Drop-in shoe (M)
The Suspension beam is fastened in the
G Universal climbing cones using
G Cone screws B 7 cm
(2 of each per Suspension beam).
Preparing the positioning point and
suspension point
➤ 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.
➤ Every time the Universal climbing cones are
used, fit them with new sealing sleeves first.
9751-236-01
M
L
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 frac-
ture!
➤ 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)!
Make marks on the top edge of the form-
work so that you can easily see where the
anchoring points are during pouring.

16. G The axis of the universal climbing cone
must be at right-angles to the surface of
the concrete – maximum angle of devia-
tion: 2°.
G Tolerance for locating the positioning
points and suspension points: ±1 cm in
the horizontal and the vertical.

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General remarks User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
Positioning point: Standard solution with hole
drilled through form-ply and Cone screw
B 7cm
a ... 35 to 45 mm
Tools needed:
G Reversible ratchet 3/4"
G Spanner for Universal climbing cone 15.0/20.0
G Extension 20cm 3/4"
G 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 form-
ply, 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) .
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 possi-
ble with the Cone screw B 7cm.
Tools needed:
G Reversible ratchet 3/4"
G Spanner for Universal climbing cone 15.0/20.0
G Extension 20cm 3/4"
G Box nut 50 (for Cone screw B 7cm)
G Reversible ratchet 1/2"
G Extension 1/2"
➤ Drill a diam. 9-10 mm hole in the form-ply (posi-
tion as shown in the project plan).
➤ Screw a Socket connector M30 (I) all the way into
the Universal climbing cone 15.0 (A) and tighten
it.
➤ Screw the Stop-anchor or Pigtail anchor (D) into
the Universal climbing cone (A) , until it engages
(up to the depth mark) (F) .
➤ Screw the pre-assembled unit onto the M8 wing
bolt (H) (make sure that it seals against the form-
work).
9751-204-02
a
A
D
F
C
G
Nail an M8 wing bolt (H) onto the form-ply to
make it easier to mount the cone.
Shortened double-headed nails make it eas-
ier to dismount the wing bolt.
9751-204-03
H
I
A
D
F
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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.
Tools needed:
G Reversible ratchet 3/4"
G Spanner for Universal climbing cone 15.0/20.0
G Extension 20cm 3/4"
G Box nut 50 (for Cone screw B 7cm)
G Reversible ratchet 1/2"
G Extension 1/2"
➤ Nail the Positioning disc M30 (J) to the form-ply,
using 28x60 nails (position as per plan).
➤ Screw the Stop-anchor or Pigtail anchor (D) into
the Universal climbing cone (A) , until it engages
(up to the depth mark) (F) .
➤ Screw the Universal climbing cone (A) onto the
Positioning disc M30 (J) and tighten it.
Before pouring
➤ Check all positioning points and suspension
points once again.
Repeat use
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 assum-
ing a ratchet-length of approx. 50 cm) is suffi-
cient.
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 con-
junction with an Extension 20cm 3/4" and a Box
nut 50.

19. 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.
9751-204-01
J
A
D
F
G The axis of the universal climbing cone
must be at right-angles to the surface of
the concrete – maximum angle of devia-
tion: 2°.
G Tolerance for locating the positioning
points and suspension points: ±1 cm in
the horizontal and the vertical.
G 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.
Reversible
ratchet 3/4"
Reversible ratchet 3/4"
with extension
Ratchet MF 3/4"
Concrete strength on initial loading:
min. 10 N/mm2 (100 kg/cm2)
9751-204-05
A
B
K
C
Tr687-200-01
Tr687-200-01 Tr687-200-01

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SKE 50
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 50
Typical cross-section
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.
G User Information booklet MF 240
G Method Statement for Doka Climbing formwork
MF 240
G For documentation on how to use the system,
see the section headed "Climbing phases".
A Pouring platform, e.g. Universal bracket 90
B Formwork element, e.g. Top50
C Travelling unit MF
D Climbing bracket MF 240
9751-254-01
A
B
C
D
E
F
+1
0
-1
-2
E Automatic climber SKE 50
F Suspension platform SKE/MF 425 (see "Platform scaffolds")
Level +1 Pouring platform
For reinforcement and concrete-placing work.
Level 0 Working platform
For manipulating the formwork elements.
Level -1 Suspended platform
For manipulating the automatic climbers and – in
some cases – for doing finishing-work on the con-
crete.
Level -2 Suspended platform
For dismounting the suspension shoe, for closing
off the cone holes and for doing finishing-work on
the concrete.
For more information, please refer to the fol-
lowing documentation:

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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:
G Loads imposed in the statically anchored situa-
tion, i.e. while construction tasks are being car-
ried out.
G Loads imposed during climbing, i.e. while the
connected platforms are being moved into their
new working position.
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
A Suspension shoe SKE 50 rigid
B Climbing profile SKE 50
C Climbing carriage SKE 50
D Safety pin SKE 50
E Suspension pin SKE 50
F Lifting mechanism SKE 50, top
G Hydraulic cylinder SKE 50 RL
H Lifting mechanism SKE 50, bottom
I Supporting carriage SKE 50
J Supporting shoe SKE 50
K Profile protection plate SKE 50 top
L Profile protection SKE 50
M Profile protection plate SKE 50 bottom
M
L
K
I
J
E
D
A
B
C
F
G
H
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Max. permitted loads
Statical When climbing
A2 ... 55.0 kN
B2 ... 50.0 kN
C1 ... 69.0 kN C2 ... 33.0 kN
— D2 ... 21.2 kN
Max. permitted loads (statical)
B1[kN]
A1 [kN]
A1
B1
C1
a
9218-235-01
c
A2
D2
C2
B2
b
9218-236-01
c
9218-100
100
80
60
40
20
0
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SKE 50 User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
Climbing phases
Schematic workflow
Automatic climbers can cover a wide area of practi-
cal 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).
G Shop drawings and assembly plans
G Work instructions
G Operating Instructions for SKE 50
G Operating Instructions for radio remote-control
system
G Operating Instructions for hydraulic unit
G Any additional documents which may have been
drawn up by Doka for the project in question

23. Important note:
All assembly and disassembly work, the first
time of putting into service and the first typ-
ical climbing sequence must be supervised
by a Doka supervising foreman or an author-
ised technician.
Read and observe the following documents:
Start-up phases
Pouring 1st casting section Pouring 2nd casting section First hydraulic climb
1. Set up one side of the formwork
2. Mount the positioning-points
3. Place the reinforcement
4. Close the formwork
5. Pour this section
1. Mount the suspension shoes
2. Hang the climbing scaffold into place on
the suspension shoes (if possible with
the Level -1 suspended platform)
3. Place the formwork on the climbing scaf-
fold
4. Mount the positioning-points
5. Place the reinforcement
6. Close the formwork
7. Pour this section
1. Strip the formwork
2. Clean the formwork
3. Mount the top suspension shoe
- Note:
The Main vertical profile MF 160 of
the Climbing bracket must be parallel
to the concrete wall.
4. Lift the Climbing profile into place by
crane
5. Mount the "Profile protection SKE 50"
6. Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
scaffold plus formwork
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Typical phases
Pouring 3rd casting section Climbing Pouring
1. Mount the suspended platform (Level -2)
2. Set up one side of the formwork
3. Mount the positioning-points
4. Place the reinforcement
5. Close the formwork
6. Pour this section
1. Strip the formwork
2. Clean the formwork and the platforms
3. Mount the top suspension shoe
4. Hydraulically raise the climbing profile
5. Dismount the bottom suspension shoe
6. Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
scaffold plus formwork
1. Set up one side of the formwork
2. Mount the positioning-points
3. Place the reinforcement
4. Close the formwork
5. Pour this section
From this point on, the sequence consists
of the alternating succession of the typical
phases.
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SKE 50 User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
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 verti-
cal profile MF160.
➤ Fix the climbing carriage on the scaffold with
Connection bolts MF-SKE and secure with linch-
pins 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.
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 plat-
form by 1.25 m.
Other ways of adapting the system
Handrail post 1.80m
The Handrail post 1.80m (K) is attached to the Hori-
zontal profile MF and is used for constructing a
stronger, higher railing, e.g. for attaching an enclo-
sure to the scaffold.
For a detailed description, see the SKE 50
Operating Instructions
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 Vertical waling MF
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C
F
A
B
E
D
G
I
H
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Platform scaffolds
Suspended platform SKE/MF 425
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).
The Suspended platform SKE/MF 425 425 consists of:
Suspended platform extension SKE/MF 550
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 Con-
nection profile / the Front suspension profile,
between the platforms.
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.
A Back suspension profile (complete)
B Front suspension profile (complete)
C Horizontal profile 1911 (complete)
D Suspension profile (complete – 2 units)
E Connection profile (complete)
F Horizontal profile 1250 (complete)
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A
B
C
D
D
E
F
G Suspended platform extension SKE/MF 550
Follow the directions in the "Doka climbing
formwork MF" Method Statement and User
Information!
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G

27. The Formwork Experts22 999751002 - 07/2006 Ü
SKE 50 User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
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 (sus-
pended from the gallows on the other side) can eas-
ily be aligned with the fixed formwork.
The wide platforms on top of the gallows construc-
tion greatly facilitate the preliminary reinforcement
work, pouring, and equipment storage.
Variant 1
Is mostly used for façades and walls that are poured
ahead of (i.e. separately from) the floor slabs.
Typical cross-section:
View A:
Suspended formwork with working platform
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28. User information Doka automatic climbing formwork SKE 50
23999751002 - 07/2006 Ü The Formwork Experts
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 con-
struction sequence.
Note:
You can obtain more information in the Automatic
Climbing Technology Expertise Centre.
Typical cross-section:
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User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
The Formwork Experts
SKE 100
Automatic climbing formwork SKE 100
Typical cross-section
Combining with Climbing scaffold
SKE 100
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.
G User Information booklet MF 240
G Method Statement for Doka Climbing formwork
MF 240
G For documentation on how to use the system,
see the section headed "Climbing phases".
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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D
AB
C
C
+2
+1
0
-2
-1
Level +2 Reinforcement-placing platform
For performing the preliminary reinforcement
work for this casting section.
Level +1 Pouring platform
For reinforcement and concrete-placing work.
Level 0 Working platform
For manipulating the formwork elements.
Level -1 Suspended platform
For manipulating the automatic climbers and – in
some cases – for doing finishing-work on the con-
crete.
Level -2 Suspended platform
For dismounting the suspension shoe, for closing
off the cone holes and for doing finishing-work on
the concrete.
For more information, please refer to the fol-
lowing documentation:

30. User information Doka automatic climbing formwork SKE 100
25999751002 - 07/2006 Ü The Formwork Experts
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:
G Loads imposed in the statically anchored situa-
tion, i.e. while construction tasks are being car-
ried out.
G Loads imposed during climbing, i.e. while the
connected platforms are being moved into their
new working position.
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
A Suspension shoe SKE 100
B Climbing profile 425 SKE 100
C Climbing carriage SKE 100
D Safety pin SKE 100
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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B
C
F
G
H
F
E
D
A
I
Max. permitted loads
Statical When climbing
Climbing profile 425 SKE 100
425/S355 and 550/S355
Climbing profile 425 SKE 100
425/S355 550/S355
A1 ... 130.0 kN A2 ... 125.0 kN A2 ... 100.0 kN
B1 ... 130.0 kN B2 ... 100.0 kN B2 ... 100.0 kN
C1 ... 130.0 kN C2 ... 125.0 kN C2 ... 100.0 kN
— D2 ... 125.0 kN D2 ... 100.0 kN
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C1ac
A1
B1
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c
C2
A2
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31. The Formwork Experts26 999751002 - 07/2006 Ü
SKE 100 User information Doka automatic climbing formwork
Climbing phases
Schematic workflow
Automatic climbers can cover a wide area of practi-
cal 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).
G Shop drawings and assembly plans
G Work instructions
G Operating Instructions for SKE 100
G Operating Instructions for radio remote-control
system
G Operating Instructions for hydraulic unit
G Any additional documents which may have been
drawn up by Doka for the project in question

32. Important note:
All assembly and disassembly work, the first
time of putting into service and the first typ-
ical climbing sequence must be supervised
by a Doka supervising foreman or an author-
ised technician.
Read and observe the following documents:
Start-up phases
Pouring 1st casting section Pouring 2nd casting section First hydraulic climb
1. Set up one side of the formwork
2. Mount the positioning-points
3. Place the reinforcement
4. Close the formwork
5. Pour this section
1. Mount the suspension shoes
2. Hang the climbing scaffold into place on
the suspension shoes (if possible with
the Level -1 suspended platform)
3. Place the formwork on the climbing scaf-
fold
4. Mount the positioning-points
5. Place the reinforcement
6. Close the formwork
7. Pour this section
1. Strip the formwork
2. Clean the formwork
3. Mount the top suspension shoe
- Note:
The Vertical profile SKE 100 of the
Climbing scaffold must be parallel to
the concrete wall.
4. Lift the Climbing profile into place by
crane
5. Hydraulically "climb" the entire Climbing
scaffold plus formwork
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