---
title: Connecting base plates
description: "Various connecting elements are available for connecting base plates ### 3DW-Z1 [Further information on the Z1 connecting element is available in this document [klick]](https://www.drei-d-w.de/docs/verbindungselemente-54880/) ### 3DW-Z2 The 3DW-Z2 connecting element is used for flush connection of two base plates 1.…"
url: "https://www.drei-d-w.de/docs/connecting-base-plates/?lang=en"
updated: "2025-03-09"
category: Rackmounts / Assembly instructions / Basic assembly
---

# Connecting base plates

Various connecting elements are available for connecting base plates

### 3DW-Z1

[Further information on the Z1 connecting element is available in this document [klick]](https://www.drei-d-w.de/docs/verbindungselemente-54880/)

### 3DW-Z2

The 3DW-Z2 connecting element is used for flush connection of two base plates

1. The base plates are connected to the connecting element using four M3x6 screws and four M3 nuts (1).
2. The base plates are also connected to each other via a further element (2). Or if possible with (3).
   - A connection at point (3) leads to more stability and is preferable.

[![](https://www.drei-d-w.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/zusammenbau_2-1024x925.png)](https://www.drei-d-w.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/zusammenbau_2-1024x925.png)