Flat Sleeper Connector Plates, 62mm Wide, 100mm to 300mm, Pack of 5

Flat connector plates are the simplest way to join timbers end to end or tie them together. They are especially useful on railway sleeper beds, steps and retaining walls, where heavy timbers need holding in line. Each plate is a flat strip of metal with pre-punched holes for screws or nails, so it can be fixed straight across a joint. The supplier lists them for timber to timber, masonry or steel applications, and as ideal for use with railway sleepers. They are sold in packs of five in four lengths: 100mm, 180mm, 240mm and 300mm, all 62mm wide. Landscapers, builders, joiners and homeowners use them on sleeper beds, garden structures, decking frames and general timber repairs.

Why it works

Holds joints in line

Sleepers and large timbers move as they dry and as soil presses against them. A plate fixed across a butt joint stops the two ends drifting apart, so raised beds and walls stay straight.

Pre-punched holes

The plates are pre-punched for screws or nails. There is no drilling of the metal on site: you hold the plate in place and fix through the holes.

Four lengths for different jobs

Short plates suit tight spots and lighter timbers. Longer plates spread the fixings further either side of the joint for heavy sleepers and bigger loads.

Works on timber, masonry and steel

Used with the right fixings, the same plate can tie timber to masonry or steel, for example fixing a sleeper wall back to a brick pier.

Where it's used

• Joining railway sleepers on raised beds and walls
• Sleeper steps and edging
• Decking frames and garden structures
• General timber repairs and splices

Specifications

Choosing the right option

All sizes are 62mm wide. Choose the length by the size of timber and how far either side of the joint you want to fix.

100mm suits smaller timbers and tight joints where there is little room.

180mm is a good all-round size for joining sleeper ends on raised beds.

240mm spreads fixings further for heavier sleepers and longer runs.

300mm gives the most fixing length for retaining walls, steps and loaded joints.

Allow at least one plate per joint, and two on taller walls, one near the top and one near the bottom.

Installation, use & care

Butt the timbers together and centre the plate over the joint. Fix through the pre-punched holes into both timbers using exterior-grade screws or nails, filling holes evenly on each side. For masonry, use suitable plugs and screws; for steel, use the correct self-drilling fixings. Check plates on retaining walls each year.

FAQ

How many plates are in a pack?

Five plates per pack.

Are screws included?

Fixings are not listed as included. Use exterior-grade screws or nails.

Can I use them on sleepers?

Yes. The supplier lists them as ideal for railway sleepers.

How wide are they?

All four lengths are 62mm wide.

Can I fix them to brick or steel?

Yes. The supplier lists timber to masonry and steel applications. Use plugs and screws for masonry and the correct fixings for steel.

Ordering & delivery

Each variant is a pack of five plates, priced per pack. A minimum order of 9 packs applies, shown when you add to basket. Delivery charges and lead times are shown at checkout.