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Verified Steelworking Supplier
Verified Steelworking Supplier

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






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.

Project Portfolio

Assembly of a high-strength bolted end-plate connection
Structural steel bolted connection
Precision drilled beam for structural steel bolted connection
bolts on a steel structure

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

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.

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.