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SHS Cleat Sizes Explained: How to Choose the Right Size for Your Project

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  When selecting an SHS cleat, one of the first specifications to check is the SHS post size . Choosing the correct size is important because the cleat needs to suit the Square Hollow Section (SHS) column and the structural member being connected. However, SHS cleat sizing isn't simply about matching one number to another. The SHS post dimensions, connected beam, connection configuration, loading, fasteners, and installation requirements all need to be considered. This guide explains the common SHS sizes used with SHS Cleats and what builders, fabricators, and designers should consider before selecting a connection. What Does SHS Size Mean? SHS stands for Square Hollow Section . An SHS is a square-shaped hollow steel section commonly used for posts, columns, and structural frames. For example: 65 × 65 mm SHS 75 × 75 mm SHS 89 × 89 mm SHS 100 × 100 mm SHS 125 × 125 mm SHS 150 × 150 mm SHS 200 × 200 mm SHS SHS Cleats' published product information lists these seven SHS post size...
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The Evolution of Steel Connection Systems in Australia

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  The Evolution of Steel Connection Systems in Australia Meta Description: Explore how steel connection systems in Australia have evolved from traditional welding methods to modern adjustable solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and project flexibility. Category: Construction Innovation Reading Time: 8 Minutes The Evolution of Steel Connection Systems in Australia Walk onto almost any construction site in Australia today and you'll see a very different industry than the one builders worked in twenty or thirty years ago. Materials have improved. Equipment has become smarter. Safety standards are higher. Project timelines are tighter. But one of the biggest changes has happened in a place most people never notice: steel connections. While architectural designs often grab the headlines, the way beams connect to columns has quietly undergone a significant transformation. And for builders, contractors, and engineers, that change has had a major impact on efficiency, cost, and p...
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