Gusset Plate
Gusset plate and base plate products from PCJ Steel are core connection components in steel structures and pre-engineered building (PEB) systems, supplied to structural steel fabricators, EPC contractors and PEB manufacturers exporting into the European market. A gusset plate connects beams, columns and bracing members at each structural node, transferring and distributing loads across the steel frame. Base plates anchor steel columns to concrete foundations, ensuring proper load transfer, alignment and long-term stability. Both products are widely used in industrial buildings, logistics warehouses, distribution centres, factories, solar and wind energy structures, and commercial developments across the EU and UK. A dedicated connection plate range is also available for site-bolted steel joints.
European Steel Standards & CE Compliance
For European projects, every gusset plate and base plate can be manufactured from steel certified to EN 10025 (grades S235JR, S275JR and S355JR/J2), matching the equivalent grades often referenced in specifications: SS400 (JIS) is broadly equivalent to S275JR, A36 and A572 Grade 50 (ASTM) correspond to S275JR and S355JR, and Q235/Q355 (GB) correspond to S235JR and S355JR. Fabrication and welding follow EN 1090-1 and EN 1090-2 for CE marking and structural execution, up to Execution Class EXC3, while connection design is checked against Eurocode 3 (EN 1993-1-8) joint design rules. Mill test certificates are issued to EN 10204 Type 3.1, giving structural engineers, main contractors and procurement teams full material traceability for building control submissions and quality documentation.
Gusset Plate & Base Plate Specifications
| Item code | Thickness (mm) | Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Material Grade | Surface Treatment |
| Gusset Plate / Connection Plate / Base Plate | 6 – 30 | 100 – 500 | 150 – 500 | Carbon Steel SS400/A36/ A572/ S355 Q235 / Q355 | Black / Painted / Hot Dip Galvanized |
Fabrication and Surface Protection
Gusset plates and base plates are cut by CNC plasma or laser cutting directly from shop drawings, DXF/DWG files or BIM models supplied by the client, holding tight dimensional tolerances for bolted or welded site connections. Surface treatment options include black mill finish, shop-primed painting, or hot-dip galvanizing to EN ISO 1461, and coating systems can be specified to meet European corrosion protection categories C3, C4 or C5 under EN ISO 12944 for coastal, industrial or offshore project environments.
Applications in the European Market
Demand for certified gusset plates and base plates is growing across Europe alongside the expansion of logistics and warehousing, renewable energy (solar and wind) infrastructure, and pre-engineered steel building construction. PCJ Steel supplies these connection components to PEB manufacturers, steel fabrication workshops and general contractors delivering industrial parks, distribution centres, agricultural buildings and energy projects, where compliant, traceable steel components and reliable delivery schedules are essential to project timelines.
Why European Buyers Choose PCJ Steel
PCJ Steel Processing Company Limited is an OEM manufacturer supplying gusset plates, base plates and structural connection parts to fabricators and PEB contractors exporting into Europe. Buyers benefit from competitive OEM manufacturing costs, complete documentation packages including mill certificates and dimensional inspection reports, flexible production from prototype quantities to full container loads, and dependable export logistics to major EU and UK ports. Each order is manufactured to the customer’s drawings and can be inspected before shipment to meet European quality assurance requirements, giving buyers confidence in both product compliance and delivery reliability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can gusset plates be certified to EN 1090 for CE marking?
Yes. Gusset plates and base plates can be fabricated under an EN 1090-1/-2 compliant process and supplied with the documentation needed to support CE marking and Declaration of Performance requirements for structural steelwork.
What steel grades are available for the European market?
Standard options include S235JR, S275JR and S355JR/J2 to EN 10025, as well as SS400, A36, A572 and Q235/Q355 for projects specified to other standards.
Do you provide mill certificates?
Yes, EN 10204 Type 3.1 mill test certificates are issued with every order for full material traceability.
What thickness and size range is available?
Gusset plates and base plates are available from 6-30 mm thickness, 100-500 mm width and 150-500 mm length, with custom sizes made to drawing.
Send your structural drawings or technical specification and our engineering team will prepare a quotation for gusset plates, base plates and related steel connection parts, manufactured to your required European standards and delivery schedule.
