Aluminium Magnus Hook Connectors

Aluminium Magnus Hook Connectors for invisible timber connections are for creating node joints in timber-frame construction. Complete prefabricating is possible, minimising assembly times on the construction site. The connector has two different components, as well as wood construction screws and fixing screws. There are two separate parts that attach to the respective structural members using the screws. They are then slotting them into one another smoothly without the need to apply force. The two components are bracing against one another through the use of fixing screws. This is effectively preventing against the joint loosening inadvertently.

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With high verified load values, joints created by the hook connector can be statically loaded in five directions. This installation therefore has the ability to be visible (for shadow-groove connections) or hidden (milled in).

Aluminium Magnus Hook Connectors Installation instructions

Hidden (milled-in) main/secondary beam joints

  1. Firstly, Adjust the end stop of the milling and assembly jig to the desired size of the Magnus hook connector, apply and screw on the milling and assembly jig, and create a routed slot with the corresponding groove-milling cutter. 
  2. You then insert the Magnus into the routed slot and fasten in place using the supplied system screws. Following this, the milling and assembly jig is in the same position as before on the component that is connecting. Next is screwing on the second part of the Magnus hook connector. Pre-assembly is now complete, and the connecting component is hooking in place. 
  3. Thirdly, inserting the fixing screws into the Magnus. This pulls the Magnus hook connector together, if necessary ,and ensures correct positioning of the node joint. Installation can either be visible (for shadow-groove joints) and hidden (milled in). The connector assembly example shows hidden installation. Because of this type of installation, there is no need to mill out a slot, and the milling and assembly jig is only for use as an assembly jig.

Aluminium Magnus suitable for use in virtually all areas of timber-frame construction.

Also see our range of Hook Connectors through Swiftfix here.