Material-Saving Steel Connections

Material-saving steel connections are streamlining deck installation with Canam Steel Corporation’s CrossBite, a pneumatic side lap connection tool designed for steel construction. CrossBite uses a dual-direction crimp with four symmetrical penetrations to securely connect deck panels while requiring fewer connection points than screws or welds. The system can reduce material waste and, in some applications, enable lighter deck gauges while maintaining structural performance under high seismic and lateral wind loads.

For contractors, fewer connection points can shorten installation times and reduce jobsite labor costs without requiring bulky machinery. CrossBite’s integrated rolling wheel also allows crews to move the tool along deck seams more easily, supporting faster workflows. By combining deck manufacturing with its proprietary installation equipment, CSC can offer customers a more integrated construction package while differentiating its steel deck products through material efficiency, labor savings, and simplified installation