sherpa connectors

Sherpa

  • For quick connection of beams, rafters & wall elements
  • Uniquely self-tightening
  • Oblique screw positioning offers high extraction resistance
  • Subjected to testing of materials & load bearing capacity
  • Special screws minimise shear force

Facts

Sherpa Connector
  • Sherpa Connectors are manufactured from cast aluminium
  • Ideally suited for timber to timber connection
  • Especially designed for the timber frame industry
  • Other applications include stairs, floor joists, beams, conservatories etc.
  • Unique dovetail design allows Sherpa Connectors to self-centre when connected
  • Sherpa Connectors are load bearing and can be fixed to end grain
  • Supplied with a specially designed screws which minimise shear force by means of the fit under the screw head

Sherpa A
Sherpa A Sherpa A: Measurements: 60 x 80. Size: (Slot Depth) 18mm. Screws: Grain-cut Wood 4 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 2 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 4.43 kN. Wood 10 x 16 Solid Wood

Sherpa B
Sherpa B Sherpa B: Measurements: 65 x 120. Size: (Slot Depth) 18mm. Used mainly for slotting in supporting beam ceilings or rafters, also for wall connections with high static requirements. Screws: Grain-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 3 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 6.00 kN. Wood 10 x 16 Solid Wood

Sherpa C
Sherpa C Sherpa C: Measurements: 80 x 120. Size: (Slot Depth) 18mm. Perfect for all supporting strengths from 6.00kN upwards! Screws: Grain-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 3 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 6.39 kN. Wood 10 x 16 Solid Wood

Sherpa D
Sherpa D Sherpa D: Measurements: 80 x 180. Size: (Slot Depth) 18mm. For loads of 8.00kN upwards (ceilings & beams etc). Screws: Grain-cut Wood 10 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 5 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 13.00 kN. Wood GLW

Sherpa E
Sherpa E Sherpa E: Measurements: 80 x 210. Size: (Slot Depth) 18mm. For loads up to 15.60kN. Screws: Grain-cut Wood 12 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 15.60 kN. Wood GLW

Sherpa F
Sherpa F Sherpa F: Measurements: 80 x 210. Size: (Slot Depth) 18mm. The powerful new edition to the high-load support of main beams etc. Screws: Grain-cut Wood 24 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 12 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 30.10 kN. Wood GLW

Screws

Sherpa Screws

Screws: Grain-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 3 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 7.10 kN. Wood 10 x 16 Glue.

Laminated Wood Screws: Grain-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 9.81 kN. Wood 10 x 16 Solid Wood with L-shaped Connector

 

Screws: Grain-cut Wood 6 pcs. 8 x 120. Lengthwise-cut Wood 3 pcs. 8 x 80. Lateral Force in Direction of Insertion: 7.40 kN. Wood 10 x 16 Glue. Laminated Wood Slotted into Beam Structure