RICON S 60 x 200 – Beam Hanger w/ Welded Collar Bolt

The RICON S 60 x 200 VS is a high-capacity mass timber beam hanger designed for fast and structurally reliable post-to-beam and beam-to-beam connections. Made from galvanized steel, the connector consists of two identical plates with a welded collar bolt that provides the highest load capacity in the RICON S family. The dovetail-like engagement requires only 35 mm of travel, enabling fast drop-in assembly with minimal site work.

The VS version is ICC ESR-4300 approved and suitable for code-regulated mass timber structures in North America. Installation uses structural screws driven perpendicular to the plate with no pre-drilling required. The connector may be installed fully concealed within a milled recess or visibly on the surface. Optional locking clips are available to secure the connection against pull-out forces, such as wind suction loads.

The RICON S 60 x 200 VS is used for timber to timber, timber to steel, and timber to concrete connections in mass timber, CLT, glulam, and engineered wood construction.

Key Features

• Welded collar bolt (VS) for maximum load capacity

• ICC ESR-4300 approval for mass timber applications

• Short 35 mm hooking distance for quick drop-in assembly

• Structural screws installed perpendicular to the plate, no pre-drilling required

• Concealed or visible installation options

• Self-tightening behavior maintains joint compression over time

• Hardwood compatibility under ETA extension

• Single or double connector configurations possible

• Optional locking clip secures the connector against slide-in direction

• Suitable for constrained installations and tight tolerances

• Allows disassembly and reassembly if needed

• Mass timber post and beam frames

• Glulam beam hanger connections

• CLT plate-to-beam interfaces

• Heavy timber construction and log structures

• Timber to steel or timber to concrete connections

• Fire-rated concealed beam hangers for engineered wood buildings

• Canopies, roof assemblies, floors, and mezzanines

• Prefabricated timber components

Connector Type:

• RICON S 60 x 200 VS

• Welded collar bolt variant for highest capacity

Material:

• Galvanized steel connector brackets

Load Capacity:

• 56.7 kN characteristic capacity in insertion direction
  Valid when using original SK screws per ETA-10/0189 (GL24h)

• Optional end-grain increase: 66.5 kN using SK screws 8 x 240 mm

Required Fasteners:
(Exact quantity depends on calculated load requirements)

• SK screws 8 x 80 mm

• SK screws 8 x 160 mm

• Optional: SK screws 8 x 240 mm for higher end-grain performance

Installation Geometry and Requirements:

• 35 mm travel path for full engagement

• Screws installed perpendicular to the plate

• Milled recess required for concealed installation

• Minimum timber widths and edge distances per ETA and ICC tables

• Suitable for softwood and hardwood species

• Approved for use with structural steel and concrete bearing surfaces

Optional Accessories:

• Locking Clip for pull-out resistance

• MULTI F 40 Routing Jig for accurate recess milling

• Drilling Jigs and Drilling Templates (if used in prefabrication workflow)

1. Mill the recess using CNC equipment or the MULTI F 40 routing jig for concealed installations.

2. Position each connector bracket and install SK screws perpendicular to the plate.

3. Ensure the welded collar bolt is aligned with the receiving bracket.

4. Slide and hook beams together until fully engaged. Only 35 mm of movement is required.

5. Install an optional locking clip if additional mechanical securing is needed.

6. Once engaged, the connector is immediately load-bearing.

Notes:

• Follow ESR-4300 conditions for use in code-regulated mass timber designs.

• Double connector installations require independent screw paths and spacing compliance.