Flat Brackets.

What are Flat Brackets?

Flat brackets, also referred to as mending plates or straight brackets are simple, straight metal components designed to connect, join or reinforce two parts or surfaces.

Often used in extrusion assemblies or manufacturing applications, they provide a clean and effective way to maintain alignment and improve stability in frameworks, panels and fabrication. For example, in an engineering prototype or workshop fixture, a flat mending plate might be used to secure two adjoining metal plates or timber sections.

How Flat Mending Plate Brackets Work

Flat brackets operate as passive reinforcement elements. By aligning the bracket across two adjacent surfaces and securing it with appropriate fasteners through pre-drilled holes, engineers can ensure a firm mechanical connection.

The bracket does not actively support load-bearing but instead serves to maintain geometry and prevent movement, making it ideal for non-structural repairs or assemblies where form and stability are essential.

Materials Metal Mending Plates Are Made From

Our flat steel mending plates in this range are available in two corrosion-resistant finishes, both suitable for indoor use and light-duty engineering environments:

• Bright Zinc Plated Steel: Provides a protective layer against rust and general wear while retaining a clean, silver-toned finish.
• Brass Plated Steel: Offers a decorative appearance with moderate corrosion resistance, suitable for aesthetic applications.

Sizes and Types of Straight Brackets Available

Accu's range of flat straight brackets is available in compact formats to suit small-scale assemblies and space-constrained installations:

• Length: 33.5 mm to 45 mm
• Hole Diameter: 4 mm to 4.5 mm
• Thickness: 1.5 mm

These variations allow for compatibility with a wide range of nuts, bolts and surface types, supporting precision alignment in many engineering applications.

FAQs

Q: What are mending plates used for?

A: Mending plates are used to join or reinforce two surfaces or parts, often in assemblies where alignment and durability are required but not subjected to high loads.

Q: Can flat fixing brackets be used on wood and metal?

A: Yes, our flat fixing brackets can be applied to both wooden and metal surfaces, provided suitable fasteners are used for the base material.

Q: Do your flat brackets with holes come with fixing screws?

A: Our range of flat bracket with holes are supplied without fixing screws, allowing users to choose nuts and bolts suitable for their specific project requirements.

Bespoke Flat Brackets Manufacture.

High precision, bespoke manufacture of Flat Brackets to customer specification. State of the art facilities specialising in both small batch prototyping and large scale manufacture.