The pre-engineered RICON® S mass timber connector allows a smooth and fast joining of beams. It consists of two identical connector plates with bolts that hook into each other in a dovetail-like manner. Simple installation with self-tapping structural screws perpendicular to the plate. KNAPP® also offers Routing Jigs for handheld router. An optional Locking clip can be installed to latch the connector. RICON® S connects timber to timber, to steel, and to concrete. The connectors can be installed fully concealed or visible and are available in two versions. With a Welded Collar Bolt (VS), and Screwed Collar Bold (VK). Both versions are available in four sizes: 140/60, 200/60, 200/80, 290/80. An additional size called RICON® S VS XL 390/80 is available with the VS version.
RICON® S – Beam Hanger / Mass Timber Connector
Description
The pre-engineered RICON® S mass timber connector is made of galvanized steel and allows a smooth and fast joining of beams. It consists of two identical connector plates with bolts that hook into each other in a dovetail-like manner with only 35mm (1 1/2″) of travel required to engage. Simple installation possible with self-tapping structural screws perpendicular to the plate. When cutting with handheld router KNAPP® also offers Routing Jigs. An optional Locking clip can be installed to latch the connector. RICON® S connects timber to timber, to steel, and to concrete. The connectors can be installed fully concealed or visible and are available in two versions. With a Welded Collar Bolt (VS), and Screwed Collar Bold (VK). Both versions are available in four sizes: 140/60, 200/60, 200/80, 290/80. An additional size called RICON® S VS XL 390/80 is available with the VS version.
*Note that the numbers in the name of each RICON® S size indicate the size of the connector in millimeter. I.e. RICON® S 200/80 is 200 mm long by 80 mm wide.
Features and Benefits:
- Pre-engineered beam hanger
- Fast and simple assembly
- self-tapping screws without pre-drilling.
- Short hooking way –35mm (1 1/2″).
- Beams simply slide and join together
- Reduces labor and equipment cost
- High degree of prefabrication
- Non-visible connector
- Appeals to the architect and customer
- Self-tightening
- prevents forming of gaps in the joint over time
- Adjustable collar bolt (VK version)
- can be adjusted up to 5 mm in timber length tolerances.
- Flexible
- Disassembly and reassembly possible if needed
- Universal
- connectors can fasten timber to timber, to steel, and to concrete.
- Versatile
- can be used for single joint and double joint applications
- Safe
- Fire resistance according to (DIN 4102-2) by 4-sided concealed mounting (R30 ≥ 20 mm, R60 ≥ 40 mm).
- Optional locking clip – latches the fastener against slide-in direction (e.g. wind suction forces).
New and improved:
- ETA extension for Hardwood (i.e. oak, larch, beech)
Applications:
- Beam hanger for glulam and normal beams
- Connector for timber frame construction
- Connector for log home building
- Connector for mass timber construction
Applications
Videos
Installation
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RICON® S VS: 140/60, 200/60, 200/80, 290/80
RICON® S VK: 140/60, 200/60, 200/80, 290/80
Steps:
- Cut recess with CNC or by means of MULTI F 60 and/or 80 Routing Jig
- Install connector plates with self-tapping screws
- Install Locking clip if needed
- Slide and hook beams into each other
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