Product Specifications
| Material | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel |
Product Introduction
The T-type connector is a metal hardware fitting used to connect and fix two profiles (such as square tubes, round tubes, aluminum profiles, angle steel, etc.) in a "T" shape (usually intersecting perpendicularly at 90 degrees). The product is typically made of carbon steel, stainless steel, or aluminum alloy through stamping, bending, or welding, and is treated with surface anti-corrosion finishes such as hot-dip galvanizing or electro-galvanizing. Its main function is to strengthen the connection at T-shaped joints, transfer multi-directional loads, and prevent component displacement. It is widely used in photovoltaic mounting systems, storage racks, pipe gallery supports, building curtain walls, and automated equipment frames.
I. Product Features
T-shaped structural design: Conforms to mechanical support principles, achieving bidirectional tensile connection in the vertical direction and making joint forces more stable.
One-piece forming process: Mostly produced by one-piece stamping or bending, often with reinforcing ribs or flanged edges, providing strong deformation resistance.
Standardized hole positions: Pre-drilled standard-sized round holes or slotted holes facilitate on-site alignment and adapt to profile and bolt connections of different specifications.
Diverse surface treatments: Available in hot-dip galvanizing, electro-galvanizing, powder coating, or natural stainless steel finish. The coating is uniform and meets rust prevention requirements for outdoor and harsh environments.
II. Product Advantages
High joint stiffness: Compared with ordinary right-angle brackets, the T-type connector has a larger contact surface with the profile and stronger shear and torsional resistance, effectively preventing frame shaking.
Weld-free and efficient construction: Uses bolted mechanical connections, eliminating on-site welding and reducing construction difficulty while improving assembly efficiency.
Flexible installation and strong adaptability: The slotted hole design allows a certain range of fine adjustment for easy alignment during installation; modular connections also facilitate later disassembly, modification, or expansion.
Low overall cost: Standardized mass production, used with standard fasteners, effectively controls total project cost while ensuring structural safety.
III. Scope of Application
Photovoltaic mounting systems: Used for T-shaped cross connections between columns and main beams, or connections between diagonal braces and main beams, enhancing the support's wind-load resistance.
Warehousing and logistics equipment: Used for connecting beams and columns of medium and heavy-duty racks, or for fixing and reinforcing shelf brackets.
Building and municipal engineering: Used for secondary steel structure component connections, pipe gallery supports, curtain wall keels, light steel villa skeletons, and seismic support joints.
Mechanical equipment and frames: Used for assembling industrial aluminum profile equipment frames, non-standard automation guardrails, agricultural greenhouse skeletons, etc.
