Yield-Link® Moment Connection for Steel Construction
Structural Steel Connections. Streamlined.
Our Yield-Link connection is precision-made to meet the tough demands and increased loads of structural steel construction. From building owners to engineers, to contractors and fabricators, the Yield-Link’s state-of-the-art design saves everyone time and money—while providing a connection that keeps structural steel buildings strong and safe.
Upcoming Changes to Structural Steel Product Offering
As part of our ongoing commitment to innovation and strategic focus, Simpson Strong-Tie is streamlining our structural steel portfolio. We will stop accepting designs for Yield-Link® Moment Connections on December 31, 2025, and product support will end on December 31, 2026.
We remain dedicated to supporting your projects during this transition. If you have any questions about specific projects or timelines, or if you need detailing or design support, please reach out to your regional representative or contact our support team at structuralsteelsales@strongtie.com.
Benefits
Building Owners
- Saves time and costs on fabrication and erection
- No onsite welding of the moment connections reduces labor and welding inspection costs
- Replaceable Yield-Links allow for less costly repairs and shorter recovery times
Designers
- Accepted into AISC 358-16 and code listed in ICC-ES ESR-2802
- Prequalified to be used in special and intermediate steel moment frames
- Moment frames can be designed without beam bracing
- Small restricted zone
General Contractors
- No delays for field welding and welding inspection of the moment connections
- Faster construction cycle and superstructure erection times
- Small restricted zone for easier MEP coordination
- Moment frames can be designed without beam bracing
Fabricators
- All shop welds are allowed as fillet welds, providing a simple fabrication process to allow you to produce more tonnage
- Bolted onsite erection accelerates the construction timeline
- All connections use standard holes and slots
