Plate Industries Announces Development of Axicon™
Plate Industries Announces Development of Axicon™ — A High-Strength, Fast-Install Structural Connection Platform
CAPE CORAL, FL, April 26, 2025 — Plate Industries today announced the development of Axicon™, an advanced axial compression locking system engineered to dramatically reduce installation time, simplify structural connections, and enhance field reliability — particularly in uplift-critical applications such as helical pile systems, commercial roof stanchions, and grade-mounted structures.
Developed through a joint venture initiative and advanced within the Plate Industries Idea Factory, Axicon™ addresses long-standing inefficiencies in structural connection methods — replacing welding, multi-bolt assemblies, and complex roof penetrations with a single-action mechanical lock that installs in mere seconds.
Originally developed to improve the interface between helical piles and structural components, Axicon™ quickly demonstrated broader value in applications requiring fast installation, high strength, and adaptive engagement with varying profile and field conditions.
Axicon™ achieves a full-strength mechanical lock in seconds — with no welding, no grinding, and no damage to protective coatings. Initial controlled testing demonstrated axial load capacities repeatedly exceeding 20,000 lbs, validating Axicon™'s suitability for a wide range of structural applications. Installation times were reduced by over 95% compared to conventional welded and other preparation-intensive mechanical connection methods.
Axicon™ is currently patent pending, with ongoing development efforts expanding its performance range and application versatility.
Field-Ready Advantages:
- Axial Compression Locking — Single-action mechanical engagement replaces welding and bolting
- Fast Installation — Achieve structural lock in seconds using standard tools
- Membrane-Compatible — No metal shavings, reduced penetrations, and minimal disturbance to TPO, EPDM, PVC, or spray-applied roof membranes
- Preserves Galvanized & Coated Components — No heat or abrasion required
- Self-Correcting Engagement — Adapts to out-of-round tubes, inconsistent wall thickness, out-of-square cuts, and surface defects
- High Load Performance — Load-tested beyond 20,000 lbs in axial tension, with configurations under development that significantly surpass these values
- Field Adjustability — Allows final positioning and adjustment during assembly
- Standard Extrusion Compatibility — Supports use of common structural profiles with field-cut lengths and no precision fabrication required
- Multi-Material Compatibility — Suitable for a wide range of material configurations, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and composite systems
Target Applications:
- Helical pile-to-structure connections
- Commercial rooftop mechanical supports and solar mounting systems
- Grade-mounted infrastructure (lighting, signage, strut assemblies)
- Temporary and modular construction systems
- Uplift- and wind-load-resistant connections in hurricane and seismic zones
Platform Expansion:
Future development efforts are focused on expanding the Axicon™ platform into specialized connection systems for specific structural applications, including rooftop assemblies, modular framing, and foundation systems — enabling standardized solutions across a range of industries.
Axicon™ is currently in advanced development, with licensing, co-development, and early-stage integration opportunities under evaluation.
For more information, to request technical data, or to explore partnership opportunities, visit www.plate.us or contact info@plate.us.
About Plate Industries
Plate Industries is a Florida-based venture studio dedicated to cross-sector product innovation. Leveraging a decade of experience in IP development and commercialization, the company specializes in designing, prototyping, and launching advanced technologies across structural hardware, defense systems, manufacturing automation, and digital deployment platforms. Operating as a nimble, execution-driven studio, Plate Industries collaborates with partners to transform bold ideas into engineered realities, emphasizing rapid development cycles and scalable solutions.