TIMBER RIBBED FLOORS WITH TOOTHED PLATE CONNECTORS SHARP METAL
High-stiffness timber-to-timber connections without adhesives
SHARP METAL toothed plate connectors are the mechanical solution for creating high-stiffness timber-to-timber connections without structural adhesives.
The system combines metal plates for timber and TBS MAX structural screws, which generate the compression force required to activate the teeth in the timber.
In ribbed floors they allow the creation of composite systems with fast, clean installation. The distribution of the teeth across the entire surface also allows use of the metal plates for timber in beam reinforcement and joint stiffening applications.
Characteristics of SHARP METAL connectors for timber
SHARP METAL is a system of connectors for timber used where high stiffness is required in timber-to-timber connections, in new structural systems and on existing elements.
Ribbed floors
With SHARP METAL, assembly is fast, without adhesives or presses, production times are reduced and floor stiffness is increased.
Structural reinforcement of existing timber beams
The staggered-tooth plate connectors create a composite section without structural bonding. The timber-to-timber connection achieves high stiffness per metre (up to 140 kN/mm), suitable for structural upgrading and timber beam reinforcement.
Joint stiffening
SHARP METAL stabilises relative sliding between elements and distributes stresses evenly, also in combination with other fastening systems.
Technical features
• ETA-24/0058 certification
• Geometry with teeth distributed across the entire surface, in combination with TBS MAX screws
• Shear resistance up to 1.72 MPa
• stiffness Kser up to 3.05 N/mm³
• Reversible system, installable in factory and on site
• No need for pre-treatment, curing times or environmental control
Can structural adhesives be replaced in ribbed floors and timber beam reinforcement?
Yes, SHARP METAL is a mechanical alternative to structural adhesives in dry timber-to-timber connections. In floors, it eliminates curing times and simplifies the assembly sequence. In timber beam reinforcement it creates a composite section without “wet” processes or constraints related to environmental conditions.
What changes on site?
With SHARP METAL toothed plate connectors, all steps concerning the application of adhesive and curing are eliminated. No waiting times, controlled temperature or humidity conditions, or presses are required.
Are there any preliminary operations?
No. The 0.75 mm thickness allows direct fastening with TBS MAX screws without pre-drilling. The plate can be cut to size directly on site.
Documents
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Technical data sheets
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ETA Certificate
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File BIM.ifc
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File BIM.rfa
