Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
Market: Airports/Transportation Infrastructure
Product: Hollo-Bolt® by Lindapter® 
Engineer/Specifier: KLJ Engineering
Contractor: SGH Concepts

Jackson Hole Airport is uniquely located within Grand Teton National Park and is internationally recognized for its architecture that blends functionality with sensitivity to the surrounding landscape. As part of ongoing improvements to airport facilities, the terminal required the installation of architectural louvres and sunshades on the building exterior. These elements play a key role in managing solar gain while contributing to the terminal’s distinctive design language, which combines exposed steel, timber and modern detailing.

The project team needed a dependable fastener solution to connect the external louvre and sunshade support framework to hollow structural section (HSS) steel. Access limitations meant that conventional through-bolting was impractical, while welding in the field would have introduced additional time, cost and safety constraints. The specified solution therefore had to provide a strong, secure connection from one side only, while supporting the architectural intent and construction program of a live airport environment.

Lindapter ¹⁄₂" Hexagonal head Hollo-Bolts were specified to form the required connections into the HSS steel. The Hollo-Bolt system allowed the contractor to achieve high-strength structural fasteners without the need for rear-side access or in the field welding. Its mechanical expansion mechanism provided a reliable connection within the hollow sections, while the zinc-plated finish ensured adequate durability for the external environment.

Installation was carried out efficiently by SGH Concepts, with each Hollo-Bolt inserted into predrilled holes in the HSS sections and tightened from the accessible side only. This simplified the installation process, eliminated the need for hot works, and reduced disruption within the operational airport setting. The speed and reliability of the Hollo-Bolt system helped keep the project on schedule while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

The use of Lindapter Hollo-Bolts enabled the successful installation of the louvre and sunshade framework, delivering a secure and visually clean solution that aligned with the architectural vision of the Jackson Hole Airport Terminal. The one-sided fastener method reduced installation complexity and ensured structural reliability, contributing to a high-quality finished building that performs effectively within its unique natural setting.

• One-sided installation ideal for HSS connections with restricted access
• No welding required, improving safety and reducing in the field disruption
• Fast and efficient installation suited to live airport environments
• Reliable structural performance for architectural façade elements
• Clean, unobtrusive connection supporting architectural aesthetics