Connectors made of galvanized round steell to tool-free connection of road plates and plastic ground protection mats as a track or platform. The round steel connectors enable tool-free connection, or more precisely, coupling, of road plates and ground protection mats. Two 2-way connectors are required to connect two road plates. A 4-way connector is required to connect four plates at the corners. Once inserted into the road plates, the connector secures itself.
Use round steel connectors exclusively for soft soils
We recommend our round steel connectors exclusively for use on soft, insensitive floors Such as lawn, meadow, gravel, fields, topsoil, and forest soil, as part of the steel connector lies beneath the slab. Compressive loads acting on the connector can be transferred directly to the ground with which the connector comes into contact.
2-way connector for coupling 2 road plates as a lane at the corner holes
The 2-way connector Allows the connection and coupling of two road plates or soil protection plates to create a lane for a road or construction road. To connect the road plates as a lane, the corner holes of the opposing road plates must be connected.
4-way connector for coupling 4 road plates as a platform or full-surface construction road at the corner holes
Whenever road plates or soil protection plates are connected to each other as a platform or full-surface construction road, the 4-way connector Used to connect four panels at the four corners or corner holes. This is recommended to counteract the high gravitational forces caused by traffic, as well as material movement caused by temperature differences.
4-way connector for coupling 2 road plates as platforms in the center holes
For high-quality road plates with 10-hole, 12-hole, or 16-hole systems that are laid as a platform or full-surface construction road, we recommend additionally connecting the road plates at all center holes with the 4-way connector to achieve maximum system connection. This reduces potential wear and tear. simultaneously improves the situation picture as well as location-relatedness.
Improvement of local attachment, local fidelity, location of the road plates
Road slabs are generally installed "floating," meaning they are loosely placed on a subfloor without being secured. Due to the floating installation, the slabs are constantly in motion, even when connected together. The movement of the slab and the system is amplified by any slope in the surface, temperature-related material expansion and contraction, and the forces acting on the slabs due to use of the surface.
In short, you simply have to be aware that the panels are always in motion and will shift. To improve the stability and visibility of the site, the use of building protection mats or rubber mats between the floor and the panels has proven effective. Additionally, we always recommend connecting all panel connection holes with the appropriate connectors, as described above.
Why should ground protection plates or road plates be connected to each other?
- Stability and security:
Connecting the panels creates a connected surface that is less likely to shift or warp under load, reducing the risk of tripping and slipping accidents.
- Protection of the subsoil:
Connected panels distribute weight more evenly, minimizing damage to the floor, such as cracks or sinking.
- Increased load capacity:
A bonded surface can support heavier loads because the forces are better distributed and transferred. This is especially important for construction vehicles or heavy machinery.
- Improved positional accuracy:
Without a connection, individual slabs can shift under load, leading to gaps and unevenness. Connecting the slabs improves the stability of the construction road or area.
- Easier assembly and disassembly:
Connected panels are often easier and quicker to install and dismantle because they can be positioned and secured more quickly as a continuous assembly.
