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We simplify the design and enhance the performance of structures by enabling Architects and Engineers to use cast steel connections.
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CAST CONNEX is the industry leader in the architectural and structural use of cast steel components in the design and construction of building and bridge structures.

Our products include pre-engineered connectors that simplify the design and enhance the performance of structures. We also offer design-build services for custom-cast steel nodes and components.

P15-023 - The Leaf at Canadas Diversity Gardens - Dan Harper - 17 (HR)-8256x5504-37d2c7e
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P13-033 - Echo Knoll Residence - Joe Fletcher - 6 (LR)-2160x2880-a0b2a59
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P21-073 - Harbourfront Centre Stage - RyanMarion - 03 (LR)-3264x2448-b1fe41a

STANDARDIZED STEEL CASTINGS

We offer a broad range of standardized cast steel products, including:
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UPC
UNIVERSAL PIN CONNECTOR (UPC)
Pre-engineered Clevis-Pin Fitting
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ART
ARCHITECTURAL TAPER (ART)
Pre-engineered HSS End Tapers
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ART + UPC
ARCHITECTURAL TAPER + UNIVERSAL PIN CONNECTOR (ART + UPC)
Elegant AESS Solution
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DBS
DIABLO BOLTED SPLICE (DBS)
Pre-engineered Field Bolted Splice
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TEC

TIMBER END CONNECTOR (TEC)

Mass Timber Steel Hybrid Solution
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HSC

HIGH STRENGTH CONNECTOR (HSC)

SCBF Frame Connector
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CUSTOM CASTINGS

CAST CONNEX provides design-build services for custom cast steel components. We work with you to provide the desired aesthetic, structural performance, and load safety required for your project.
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FEATURED PROJECTS

Explore some highlight projects featuring CAST CONNEX standardized and custom cast-steel components around the globe.
P16-006 - Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport Expansion - Concourse A | Charlotte, NC

The base nodes each weigh over 4,000-pounds and brace the structure against wind, seismic, and blast loading. The design of the cast steel column base also ensures the component will provide a 2-hour fire resistance rating without the need for intumescent coating of the casting. CAST CONNEX Universal Pin Connectors™ + Architectural Tapers™ were also used in the AESS frames and trusses.

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P22-069 AUS West Expansion
Austin International Airport (AUS) West Gate Expansion | Austin, TX

The mezzanine of the West Gate Expansion features architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) roof trusses.  CAST CONNEX pre-engineered Universal Pin Connector (UPC) and custom designed cast steel nodes were utilized throughout the geometrically complex roof truss system to enhance the architectural character of the truss connections, improve the structural integrity of the slender connections, and reduce complex steel fabrication and erection.

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P17-066 - MSG Las Vegas Sphere - Dreamstime - 5 (HR)-1200x675-128554e
Sphere at The Venetian | Las Vegas, NV

The venue's exosphere, the world's largest spherical structure rising 366-feet from its base and measuring approximately 520-feet at its equator, incorporated 368 nodes ranging in weight from 1.6 to 7.2-tons each. 

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P19-013 - PENN 2 - Wade Zimmerman - 2 (HR)-1200x748-bc4fd4a-1
PENN 2 | New York, NY

CAST CONNEX Universal Pin Connectors™ (UPC), were instrumental in bringing the structural vision to life. Our 24-in. outer diameter UPC-24.00 finish both ends of the sloped columns that rise above the striking new podium at PENN 2, which has redefined the building's iconic façade. 

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WHY WORK WITH STEEL CASTINGS?

CAST CONNEX cast steel components can be utilized in various applications for buildings, bridges, and specialty structures and can provide significant performance advantages over those produced via conventional steel fabrication.
  1. AESS Applications

    To address architecturally exposed structural steel connections, particularly for structures comprised of HSS or timber

  2. Complex Connections

    To simplify complex geometry, address arduous loading, and provide increased connection strength and/or stiffness.

  3. Structural Requirements

    To improve specific structural requirements, which include improving performance at fatigue-critical connections.

  4. Seismic Applications

    To enhance performance and simplify design in seismic applications

  1. Material optimization

    Cast steel structural components can be designed to offer material savings over their fabricated counterparts.

  2. Enhanced strength and stiffness

    Castings are well-suited for arduously loaded structural connections, where elevated strength or stiffness may be required.

  3. Improved fatigue life

    Utilizing cast nodes in the most crucial connections of a structure can substantially prolong the service life of the entire structure.

  4. Simplified fabrication

    Castings can be used to eliminate complex or heavy weldments and can therefore offer risk reduction and quality improvement to contractors and their clients.

  5. Improved constructability

    Bottom line: castings reduce risk in the field and often provide total installed cost savings.

  6. Aesthetics

    Castings enhance the aesthetic appeal of architecturally exposed structural steel in projects of any size and budget.

Discover how to work with CAST CONNEX

"I could speak to all the features you can pack in your product: survey-ability, tolerance, and geometry setting strength, optimized flow for weight reduction, etc..."

Chris Edwards
Structural Steel Superintendent | W&W Steel Erectors

"Very responsive and technically knowledgeable with the products and very happy with the service and support on our projects to date."

Ed Lacroix
VP of Projects | Walters Inc.

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