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Sherpa - a strong partner for firm connections

The Sherpa family comprises the world's largest variety of timber connectors for quick and safe connections in timber constructions. With Sherpa connectors, imagination knows no boundaries. Thanks to their special design, even the most complicated nodes can be realised without difficulty.

Advantages:
- Quick and easy assembly thanks to a high degree of prefabrication
- Safe and strong connections for walls, ceilings and trusses

Information - Sherpa connectors

Scope of application

Sherpa connectors are approved connectors for load-bearing timber constructions, which are, if not otherwise specified in the general certificate of approval, designed and built according to DIN V ENV 1995-1-1:1994-06-Eurocode 5: Structural design and dimensioning of wooden structures; Part 1-1: General regulations and regulations for buildings in combination with the national "Directive for the Application of DIN V ENV 1995-1-1" as of February 2005

Wood quality

Solid coniferous wood, classified S10 (C24) or higher Laminated timber/glulam beams, fulfilling the quality criteria according to DIN 1052

Possible connections

Torsion resistant girders or support pillars or girders and support pillars secured against torsion Main girders with pivotig bearing Inclined connections at angles between 35 degrees and 145 degrees

Climatic conditions

Suitable for categories 1 and 2 (according to DIN 1052:2004-8)