Buy Perforated plates for various timber constructions
A Perforated plate is a flat metal plate with pre-punched holes in it. The
plates, also known as perforated plates, are available in various sizes and
dimensions and therefore also with different numbers of holes in them.
available. They can be used flexibly and therefore enable the realisation of a
the realisation of a wide variety of timber constructions. Because this is exactly what they are
are predominantly used for. They are attached to two wooden parts of the same thickness,
they join them together permanently and reliably. They are particularly helpful
help to secure the position of individual components such as posts, beams or boards.
boards.
During installation, the perforated connector should be positioned so that the maximum
load is on its centre. The relatively thin steel plate is not intended to support
intended to bear heavy loads. However, it must be able to withstand the
shear forces acting on the timber components. You should therefore choose a sufficiently
sheet with a suitable panel size so that the forces can be optimally distributed.
can be optimally distributed and the plate is not overloaded.
Which screws can I use to fasten a Perforated plate?
In order to fasten wooden connector Perforated plates to a component, suitable screws must be used.
suitable screws must be used. The plates available from us
have holes with a diameter of 5 mm. Therefore
slightly slimmer screws with a diameter of 3 to 4 mm should therefore be used. So that the
screw does not disappear into the hole and provides sufficient hold, you should also
flat-head screws or countersunk head screws or comb head screws with a head diameter of
over 5 mm in diameter. This gives the fastening even more stability.
stability.
In addition to the right size for the recesses, the screw should also be long enough
should also be long enough and suitable for the building material. For building constructions
made of wood, such as carports or a roof truss, wood screws are suitable. Other
variants such as chipboard screws or metal screws can minimise the
the shear forces of the Perforated plate and tear off or they damage the surface.
damage the wood from the inside in the long term. It is also advisable to use sufficiently long screws,
use sufficiently long screws. To determine the ideal screw length
the "minimum screw-in depth" must be six times the "nominal diameter"
. If necessary, the tables of the respective manufacturers are always helpful.
What is the difference between a Flat connector and a Perforated plate?
The difference between Perforated plates as timber connectors and Flat connectors can be seen
in the pre-punched holes. Our steel Perforated plates have holes with a maximum diameter of 5 mm. Flat connectors have
also have larger holes. At least two holes of 8,
10 or 12 mm diameter are available, which can be used to connect the panel to the wood.
can be connected to the wood.
The Perforated plates have a thickness of 2 mm. Flat connectors are also available in
also available in 2.5 or 3 mm thickness. They are therefore suitable for
connections of higher loads. However, the design is similar for both
variants is similar. They are rectangular steel plates with pre-punched holes,
suitable for numerous construction projects around the house and garden.
What should be considered and what are the technical details of the perforated connector?
The wooden connector Perforated plates available from us are primarily used for
T-connections of wooden beams and posts. The perforated plates have a
thickness of 2 mm and are available in 12, 16, 21, 30, 36, 40, 50, 60 or
75 holes. Each hole has a diameter of 5 mm. The material
The material is Sendzimir galvanised and is therefore protected against the effects of weather such as rain, snow and dew,
snow and dew. You therefore get a durable product that will last
ensures a stable connection for years to come. The Perforated plates are available in several
sizes/panel dimensions available.
To our range selection of our online shop include the following dimensions:
- 40 x 120 x 2 mm
- 40 x 160 x 2 mm
- 60 x 140 x 2 mm
- 60 x 200 x 2 mm
- 60 x 240 x 2 mm
- 80 x 200 x 2 mm
- 80 x 300 x 2 mm
- 100 x 200 x 2 mm
- 100 x 240 x 2 mm
- 100 x 300 x 2 mm
- 120 x 300 x 2 mm
Numerous construction projects can be realised with these product dimensions.
As an alternative to the Perforated plates, you will also find a large selection of
selection of perforated panel angles and other wood connectors.
