Rose Hill Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science, California, USA

Over 10,000 Lindapter Hollo-Bolts provided the answer for cavity steelwork connection at The Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science, California, USA. Approximately 4,600 M12 Hollo-Bolts enabled simple and secure truss work connection for the unique conservatory set in 150 acres of magnificent sweeping gardens.

The Hollo-Bolt was chosen because it provides a structurally sound cavity connection, which is simple to use and cost effective. With the conservatory being set in such beautiful surroundings the overall aesthetic appearance of the new build was of paramount importance. The Hollo-Bolt’s uncomplicated design and aesthetically pleasing finish lent itself perfectly to the application. Once installed only the collar and bolt head is visible, producing an extremely clean and symmetrical looking connection. It was these aesthetic qualities which led to an additional 3,800 being used in the connection of ornamental trusses to structural columns.

The Hollo-Bolt provided substantial cost savings for the fabricator and contractor by allowing the cavity sections to be connected without welding or through bolting, eradicating the need to drill extra holes for standard bolting and allowing the connections to be made without field welding. As well as providing a safe and secure structural connection, the Hollo-Bolt’s design allowed the installation to be made with simple hand tools. The installation was completed easily without purchasing special tools, enabling semi-skilled labour to carry out the work.

The Rose Hill Foundation project is just one example of the connection solutions offered by Lindapter. Many types and styles of structural steel connections can be easily specified with the comfort that the Lindapter product will exceed all performance expectations.

Lindapter is a product group of Tyco Fire & Building Products and has served the construction, rail and process industries for over 70 years with technical fixing products offering cost-effective alternatives to traditional methods. The product range covers all aspects of fixing to or suspending from structural steelwork and comprises steelwork fixings, floor fixings, cavity fixings, rail fixings and support systems, backed up by the highest level of technical support and customer service. Further information can be obtained from the Lindapter website.