OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION OT-2026-000001565 Multi-connection bracket and methods of use Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:42.651709Z Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001565 Categories: Material Handling > Conveying Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABSTRACT Methods, systems, brackets, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a multi-connection bracket (MCB) includes a bracket configured to connect a first rail section and a second rail section, wherein the bracket has one or more bracket recesses configured to receive one or more fasteners; and a grounding pad having a pad recess and a plurality of teeth, wherein the pad recess is aligned with at least one of the one or more bracket recesses, wherein the grounding pad is configured to receive the one or more fasteners such that the grounding pad is operably attached to the first rail section or the section rail section, and wherein the grounding pad is configured to deform when operably attached to the first rail section or the second rail section such that the plurality of teeth remove a coating of the first rail section or the second rail section. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000001565 Published 2026-09-15T19:06:42.651709Z https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000001565