Types of steel connection plates
Connection plates are used to attach two items together and/or to add additional strength to a connection. At Speedy Fixings, we stock a variety of connection plates, including sole plate anchors, splice plates, nail plates and jointing plates.
Sole Plate Anchors.
Sole plate anchors are designed to attach timber sole plates to concrete foundations. Our sole plate anchors are made of pre-galvanised mild steel and come in two sizes: 177mm x 52mm x 83mm sole plate anchors and 191mm x 37mm x 83mm sole plate anchors.
Splice Plates.
A Splice plate is designed to attach two timbers of a similar section end to end. We supply sets of 4 splice plates with twist nails in various widths and lengths, including 57mm x 400mm splice plates, 82mm x 550mm splice plates and 98mm x 550mm splice plates. These are available in pre-galvanised mild steel and feature a thickness of 1.2mm.
Splice plate vs gusset plate
In construction, splice plate is also the name given to thick metal sheets used to reinforce the connection between structural steel members, including structural beams and structural columns.
Gusset plate is commonly used in large structures, such as bridges and buildings. These steel plates connect beams and girders to columns and can be fastened to permanent members by bolts, rivets or welding.
Nail Plates.
Nail plates are versatile perforated plates used for connecting and strengthening timber joints as well as other wood elements. Our nail plates are made of pre-galvanised mild steel, feature a thickness of 1mm and can be purchased in a wide range of widths and lengths.
Jointing Plates.
Jointing plates are general-purpose plates that can be used for a multitude of jobs, from joining sleepers and fixing fence panels together to joining gravel boards and attaching kitchen cupboard doors together. Our pre-galvanised mild steel jointing plates feature a thickness of 2.5mm and are available in various sizes.
Need more information about our range of connection plates? Feel free to contact us today. You can easily reach us on mobile at 01206 793100 or email at [email protected].