SMAPRE, a globally trusted leader in precast concrete hardware and accessories, is proud to announce the expansion of its product portfolio with the launch of the Flat Steel Socket — a robust, precision-engineered anchoring solution optimized for safely lifting and stabilizing precast concrete components across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Manufactured from premium-grade, hot-dip zinc-plated steel, the Flat Steel Socket combines a rigid, square mounting plate with a seamlessly integrated threaded cylindrical body. This purpose-built design creates a superior mechanical bond when cast into precast elements, distributing lifting forces across a wider surface area to minimize the risk of concrete cracking, anchor pull-out, or structural fatigue during installation and long-term use.

Ideal for deployment in precast walls, load-bearing beams, and large-scale precast slabs, the socket’s corrosion-resistant zinc plating ensures exceptional durability in harsh weather conditions, high-moisture environments, and coastal construction sites where salt exposure is a concern. Its compatibility with industry-standard lifting bolts allows for fast, tool-free installation, reducing downtime and labor costs on busy construction sites while ensuring a consistent, reliable connection every time.

“Contractors and project managers need solutions that balance uncompromising strength with intuitive ease of use, and our new Flat Steel Socket delivers on both fronts,” explained SMAPRE’s Engineering Director, in a recent product launch statement. “The flat plate design ensures maximum contact with the concrete matrix, eliminating localized stress points that can lead to component failure, while the precision-machined threading guarantees a secure, wobble-free connection that stands up to the heaviest loads — even in dynamic lifting scenarios.”

As precast concrete continues to dominate modern construction for its speed, sustainability, and cost efficiency, SMAPRE’s Flat Steel Socket is set to become an essential component for projects requiring a reliable, high-performance anchoring system that can keep pace with the demands of today’s built environment.