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Awning & canopy hardware

The connection
behind the canopy.

The finished structure gets the attention. The connections make it possible. Explore K-O brackets, plates, mounts and clips for awning and canopy frames.

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Long metal Z-bracket with six holes and an extended mounting legCompact metal Z-bracket with five holes and two opposing bends
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Awning and canopy hardware application A cutaway canopy with adjoining square-tube frame sections. Two tube mounts face back-to-back on the lower members. The pillar top plate is perpendicular to the pillar. The rail clip stands upright across the end of the horizontal tube, connecting it to the third frame member. The curved ribs terminate on top of the lower rail. 6 1243 5
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Compact metal Z-bracket with five holes and two opposing bends

Offset connections

Short Z-brackets

Connect square tubing to a mounting surface with a compact offset bracket. The paired-hole faces fit around the tube, while the projecting leg provides the mounting point.

  • For ¾ in or 1 in square tubing
  • Compact offset; paired fastening holes
  • Catalog stock thickness: 0.125 in

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Specifications & custom options

The size selection refers to the square tubing, not the overall bracket width. Steel versions are available galvanized or zinc plated; aluminum versions have a mill finish.

Need another size, material or finish? Choose a custom option and include your requirements in the quote request.

Long metal Z-bracket with six holes and an extended mounting leg

Extended connections

Long Z-brackets

Use the longer mounting leg when your square-tube connection needs more reach. The paired-hole faces attach around the tube, and the extended leg provides two mounting holes.

  • For ¾ in or 1 in square tubing
  • Extended mounting leg with two holes
  • Catalog stock thickness: 0.125 in

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Specifications & custom options

The size selection refers to the square tubing, not the overall bracket width. Steel versions are available galvanized or zinc plated; aluminum versions have a mill finish.

Need another size, material or finish? Choose a custom option and include your requirements in the quote request.

Square metal base plate with four corner mounting holes

Mounting points

Base plates

Create a mounting point at the top or base of a post. The flat plate provides a weld-on surface for the tube and four holes for the adjoining connection.

  • 4 in and 5½ in square plate options
  • Four corner mounting holes
  • Top and base connections for square posts

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Specifications & custom options

The 5½ in plate is listed at 0.180 in nominal thickness. Specify your thickness and hole layout for a 4 in plate or a custom variation.

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L-shaped metal tube mount with one hole in the upright face

Tube connections

Tube mounts

Add a bolted attachment point to a tube or frame member. The flat leg can be welded to the frame, leaving the upright hole available for the mating connection.

  • Formed tab with a single mounting hole
  • Weld-on attachment for tube and frame assemblies
  • Catalog stock thickness: 0.125 in

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Specifications & custom options

Standard reference 100100 (plain steel) or 100110 (zinc plated). Request a different leg size or hole layout as a custom variation.

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Flat rectangular metal rail clip with two holes

Rail connections

Rail clips

Join rails and frame members with a flat, two-hole connecting clip. Use it as part of a weld-on mounting arrangement or a connection designed around the two fastening points.

  • 3 in long flat connecting clip
  • Two fastening holes
  • Catalog stock thickness: 0.180 in

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Specifications & custom options

Standard catalog length: 3 in. Available in plain steel or zinc-plated steel. Request a different length, hole layout or material as a custom variation.

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Formed metal U-bracket with two center holes and two cutouts at the bends

Paired frame connections

U-brackets

Bring adjoining square-tube frame members together. The broad face spans the pair, while the two side flanges wrap around the outside of the connection. Include your tube sizes so we can confirm the fit.

  • Spans adjoining square-tube frame members
  • Two center holes and cutouts at the bends
  • Two side flanges wrap around the paired members

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Specifications & custom options

Reference 200200. Share the dimensions of the adjoining tubes or a drawing so we can confirm bracket width, depth and hole placement.

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Need several parts from this collection? Send one hardware inquiry.

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Make it fit your project.

Brackets, plates, mounts and clips for awnings, canopies, signs and square-tube frame assemblies. Start with a catalog option or tell us what you need to change.

Material & finish

Z-brackets are offered in galvanized steel, zinc-plated steel and aluminum. Base plates, tube mounts and rail clips have plain-steel and zinc-plated options. Select your product to see its choices.

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Your hardware comes with the people and processes behind it. K-O connects metal stamping, secondary operations, finishing and packaging to carry your order from part requirements through delivery.

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    Tell us what it needs to do.

    Share the application, mating parts and any fit requirements.

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    Shape the manufacturing plan.

    Work through material, tooling, finish and production quantities.

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