A connector for a scaffolding system includes end portions and a central portion. The central portion includes raised upper and side regions that protrude outward. Raised side regions of the central portion also includes an indent disposed distally from the raised upper region. The end portions are securable to a support beam of the scaffolding system, where the raised upper region is substantially coplanar with an upper wall of the support beam when the support beam is coupled to an end portion.