Shelf Connector
Shelf Connector is a knock-down furniture connector that joins panels for flat-pack and RTA furniture, giving a strong, tool-light joint with a consistent drilling pattern. It is available for OEM bulk supply with samples, datasheets, and installation drawings on request.
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Shelf Connector is a knock-down furniture connector that joins panels for flat-pack and RTA furniture, giving a strong, tool-light joint with a consistent drilling pattern. The notes below cover construction, selection factors, sizes, materials, finishes, application fit, and installation for OEM production.
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- Panel Thickness: 18-30 mm Confirm the exact value on the order datasheet before production.
- Housing / Bore: 15 mm cam housing Confirm the exact value on the order datasheet before production.
- Bolt / Dowel Size: M6 x 34 mm cam dowel Confirm the exact value on the order datasheet before production.
- Joint Type: Right-angle cabinet joint Confirm the exact value on the order datasheet before production.
- Material: Zinc die-cast cam with steel bolt Confirm the exact value on the order datasheet before production.
- Material options: Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Zinc Alloy, Aluminum and Brass Choose material by strength, corrosion exposure, and target price.
- Finish options: Pewter, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Champagne Bronze, Chrome and Polished Stainless Steel Confirm finish samples when color matching matters.
- Application fit: Store Fixtures, Restaurant Furniture, Outdoor Furniture and RV Furniture Match the product to the furniture use case, not only to the part name.
Key Specifications
| Panel Thickness | 18-30 mm |
|---|---|
| Housing / Bore | 15 mm cam housing |
| Bolt / Dowel Size | M6 x 34 mm cam dowel |
| Joint Type | Right-angle cabinet joint |
| Material | Zinc die-cast cam with steel bolt |
| Assembly Tool | Quarter-turn cam |
Specifications are configurable for OEM/ODM orders. Exact values are confirmed on the datasheet for your order.
How to Choose
- Knock-down (KD) assembly and whether it must be re-openable
- Cam lock + dowel systems vs bolt-and-barrel-nut joints
- Panel thickness and the matching drilling pattern
- Drilling diameter and depth for the cam housing and dowel
- Joint strength and how many times it will be assembled
- Flat-pack / RTA packaging and tool-free or single-tool assembly
Material Options
Zinc die-cast cams with steel bolts give strong, repeatable joints; nylon dowels and housings suit lighter RTA furniture. Metal cams handle repeated assembly better.
Finish Options
Connectors are hidden, so zinc plating for corrosion resistance is the norm; nickel or brown housings can blend with panel edges where visible.
Application Fit
- Store Fixtures
- For this application, shelf connector is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Restaurant Furniture
- For this application, shelf connector is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Outdoor Furniture
- For this application, shelf connector is specified for corrosion resistance, stainless options, and weather exposure.
- RV Furniture
- For this application, shelf connector is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Marine Furniture
- For this application, shelf connector is specified for the typical load, environment, and usage of this application.
- Flat Pack Furniture
- For this application, shelf connector is specified for knock-down assembly, repeatable installation, and packaging efficiency.
Recommended for These Applications
Installation Notes
Bore the cam housing and dowel holes to the system pattern, press in the dowels, insert the cam bolt, drop the cam, and turn a quarter-to-half turn to draw the joint tight. Drilling accuracy is what makes the joint flush.
⇲ Animated Installation Guide
Step-by-step SVG diagrams for installing Shelf Connector on a production line.
Open the installation guide →Buying Notes for OEM Orders
For flat-pack and RTA production, standardize one cam system and drilling pattern across SKUs, and supply pre-counted hardware packs per carton.
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