The use of wooden materials in construction is a growing trend in the modern industry, thanks to its sustainable advantages, but this is a material that can be especially susceptible to external influences such as moisture or temperature fluctuations. Reliable fasteners are necessary to ensure the stability of structures, especially for load-bearing and high-stress joints.
Eurotec offers a wide range of products specially designed for demanding timber construction. To meet the requirements of multi-storey CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) construction projects, Eurotec offers its WBS Strong in combination with the HighLoad tension straps. The two products work together to create a strong and secure connection that provides a reliable load-bearing capacity, even under high loads.
Manufactured from hardened carbon steel, the WBS Strong has been specially designed for heavy-duty connections between sheet steel and wood. Its scraper groove allows for quick gripping, while the optimised screw geometry minimises the splitting effect during application. An increased shank diameter improves shear force absorption, increasing the stability of the joint, while the special under-head geometry allows the screw to sit optimally in the plate. Available in diameters of 8mm and 10mm and lengths from 60mm to 180mm, the WBS Strong is ETA certified and meets the highest technical requirements.
Eurotec's HighLoad tension strap brackets are specially designed for timber-to-timber connections and can absorb tensile loads from seismic or wind-induced effects for floor slabs up to 240mm in thickness. Their optimised geometry allows them to be used in three different load levels and offers a characteristic tensile strength of up to 200kN when installed with the Eurotec WBS Strong.
Two WBS Strong screws are used to fix the HighLoad and optimise the stability of a joint – a combination that allows the structure to be secured against both lateral and vertical loads in areas subject to high tensile and shear forces. By distributing the stresses evenly, the risk of possible displacement is minimised, increasing the longevity of the structure and ensuring lasting safety under changing loads.
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