Side-On Connection

The side-on plate connection is a simple but highly effective truss accessory, often overlooked because it is not widely advertised. It provides an alternative connection method for trusses, offering a more economical solution than using a corner block or pinch block.

This welded plate attachment is particularly useful when a perpendicular connection is needed but a corner block is not necessary. Side-on plate connections are often used on 12” x 12” bolt plate truss but can be customized for other truss sizes as well.

A single plate is cut using CNC machining and welded onto the side of the truss, creating a permanent mounting location. This eliminates the need for a corner block, helping reduce overall cost and simplifying the connection process. Unlike a pinch block, which clamps around truss chords, the Side-On Connection plate is permanently attached, providing a secure connection which is best suited for permanent or repeatable setups.

Side-On connections ( plated or forkend ) can be manufactured to alternate truss sizes when connecting to a main truss and can be used on any connection, whether steel or aluminum forkend truss.