X-fix saves time and money on the construction site.
X-fix are metal-free heavy-duty timber connectors for incomparably fast and thus cost-effective assembly. Not only the assembly, but also the disassembly of X-fix is very easy and enables the "Cradle to Cradle" construction principle.
When assembling ceiling elements with X-fix, the average assembly time is 15 seconds per linear meter of ceiling joint. This results in enormous savings in assembly time of well over 50% compared to other connection methods such as screws and notches.
Long and tall wall elements, even with window and door openings, can be
constructed from cross-laminated timber in inexpensive standard formats and X-fix with virtually no waste. Assembly can take place both in the production plant and on the
construction site. When constructing CLT wall elements with X-fix, a
raw material saving of up to 30% CLT can be achieved, especially with large window areas.
Thanks to the unique geometry of the conically split
double dovetail, you only need a heavy soft-face hammer for X-fix assembly. The components are automatically pulled together by hammering in the X-fix.
No cordless drills, beam pullers or other tools are necessary for assembly. This saves time and a lot of money.
For large and oversized ceiling areas, the X-fix C connectors can also be installed with a vibratory tamper-compactor instead of hammering them in with a soft-face hammer.
X-fix is a connecting element and tool in one.
FIRE PROTECTION:
In the event of a fire, firefighters can generally better assess the risk of collapse in timber constructions and timber-to-timber connections than in steel or reinforced concrete buildings. Even timber buildings with metallic connecting elements (e.g., steel) pose particular risks, as these can start to glow in the event of a fire. As a result, they lose their load-bearing capacity, which can lead to the failure of components and the collapse of entire structures.
