Engineered Bolted Connections for Global Structural Integrity
Ensure the strength and safety of your next structure with Dexter Steel’s precision bolted connection services
Fabrication Services
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Bending
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Pipe Beveling
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Bolted Connection
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Cambering
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Cutting
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Drilling
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Galvanization
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Punching
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Riveting
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Slitting
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Slotting
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Tapping
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Welding
Certified for Global Markets
We deliver fully fabricated, drilled, and assembled connection solutions ready for fast, reliable site assembly. We ensure every connection, whether a moment-resistant end-plate or a simple shear splice, meets the exact legal and engineering requirements of your region.
Precision Drilling & Assembly
Our services include supplying fully assembled Pretensioned Joints using the calibrated wrench method or direct tension indicators (DTIs) for critical applications. we can reduce your on-site erection time by up to 30%, delivering significant cost savings and a faster project closeout. Contact us today for a custom quote on your project’s critical connections.
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Related Industry Terms
The most common connection where bolts transfer load through shear and bearing on the connected material. The bolts can be snug-tight or pretensioned, depending on the application.
A versatile carbon steel for general structural use. While lower in strength, it is widely used for non-critical bolted bracing and secondary member connections.
The specific tensile force applied to a high-strength bolt to clamp the connected members together tightly. This is essential for slip-critical joints and is achieved by calibrated tools.
The most common connection where bolts transfer load through shear and bearing on the connected material. The bolts can be snug-tight or pretensioned, depending on the application.
A versatile carbon steel for general structural use. While lower in strength, it is widely used for non-critical bolted bracing and secondary member connections.
The specific tensile force applied to a high-strength bolt to clamp the connected members together tightly. This is essential for slip-critical joints and is achieved by calibrated tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a snug-tight and a pretensioned bolt?
A snug-tight bolt is tightened enough to bring the plies into contact. A pretensioned bolt is tightened to a specific, high tensile force as required for slip-critical or fatigue-resistant connections.
What standards do your bolt holes conform to?
Our CNC drilling conforms to AISC (USA), AS 4100 (Australia), and EN 1090-2 (EU) specifications for hole size, spacing, and edge distance, ensuring global compliance.
Can you supply the complete bolted assembly?
Yes, we can provide a complete kit including the fabricated steel members, high-strength bolts, nuts, washers, and DTIs, all certified to the relevant project standards.
A snug-tight bolt is tightened enough to bring the plies into contact. A pretensioned bolt is tightened to a specific, high tensile force as required for slip-critical or fatigue-resistant connections.
Our CNC drilling conforms to AISC (USA), AS 4100 (Australia), and EN 1090-2 (EU) specifications for hole size, spacing, and edge distance, ensuring global compliance.
Yes, we can provide a complete kit including the fabricated steel members, high-strength bolts, nuts, washers, and DTIs, all certified to the relevant project standards.