SidePlate All-Bolted Connection Designs are HERE!

The first SidePlate connection was developed in 1995 as a solution to an industry problem and to build safer buildings. Since that time, we have taken our client feedback seriously and continued to innovate and improve in response to our construction partners. You have spoken, and we have heard – We are excited to officially bring you the all new, SidePlate All-Bolted Connection Designs!

One of the biggest challenges we hear in the steel industry today is a lack of skilled welders and fewer people coming up in the trades. Accordingly, many of our fabricator clients have said they prefer to bolt in the shop rather than weld. To solve these issues, our MiTek fueled SidePlate Research and Development team has developed All-Bolted Connection Designs - the next big thing for the construction industry! The All-Bolted Connection Designs allow for some modularization, which gives new options for shop versus field assembly. One of our goals is to make SidePlate connections as easy as possible for everyone, and these new connections help make the jobs of our clients smoother and more efficient.

Although SidePlate started out in the West, our previous innovations have driven significant growth outside of the West Coast. To date we have completed over 200 wind-governed projects, and about 1/3 of our projects each year are non-seismic. This summer, we opened our Nashville office to help service our clients and projects in the Eastern market. The new All-Bolted Connections bring another unique and competitive option to non-seismic regions.

While the All-Bolted Connections solve the issue of a lack of welders and bring options for modularization, there are many other fabrication benefits that the connections bring to the table. SidePlate All-Bolted eliminates preheating and distortion control measures that are required when welding. The assembly of the connections is now much faster and easier to lay out and fit-up. Additionally, there is no longer a need to spread the side plates and attach the “dog” or spreader – saving time in the shop and field. The designs also make it easier to accommodate mill tolerances on beams and columns. These connections significantly reduce shop time and are safer and faster in the field.  When there is a need in the construction industry, MiTek fueled SidePlate steps up and delivers.  Learn more in the video below:

If you have any questions or want to get the new SidePlate All-Bolted Connections into your next project, reach out to your Regional Engineer!

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