C2KS

Crocodile Wall Extension Profile

The UK’s most popular solution to the tying-in of new walls to existing masonry walls/columns. The only system with “snap out” ties which can be positioned anywhere along the channel for a universal fit.

The C2K Crocodile Wall Starter is a quality engineered wall connector system that has been developed for use with most brick and block modules. This system has been designed for multi-purpose use where reliability and durability are important requirements. It provides lateral support to masonry wall panels in conversion, extension and new building work.

  • BBA Approved for up to 8m, 3 storey work.
  • Accommodates 10mm of vertical movement.
  • Adjustable anchor ties to accommodate variation in brick courses.
  • All fixings and ties provided within the packs.

The multi-purpose ‘no flange profile’ that has been designed to cater for brick and block walls of widths from 60 to 250mm. Ideal for internal and external applications where both sides of the new wall are to be fair faced.

Service class 3
EPD

Product Details

Features

Materials

  • Stainless Steel Profiles: Austenitic stainless steel.
  • Coach Screws: M6 x 50mm
  • Masonry Plugs: High density polythene.

Benefits

  • For connecting a new build wall, onto an existing wall
  • 2 x Interlocking 1118mm profiles
  • BBA Approved for up to 8m, 3 storey wall height
  • Profile C2KS can be used in masonry thickness: 60mm-250mm
  • Time-saving solution for connecting new walls to existing structures.
  • Adjustable Anchor ties to accomodate variation in brick courses
  • Accomodates 10mm of vertical movement 
  • Easy to use

Application

Applicatons

  • Can be used on internal and external leaf (one wall starter per leaf)
  • Can be used on brick or block contruction with 60mm-250mm block thickness
  • In exposed conditions, it may be necessary to incorporate additional protection between the leafs of blockwork, for example the intriduction of a vertical dpc. 

 

Autres

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Technical Data

Dimensions

Product Dimensions

References Weight [Kg] Dimensions
Number of fixings Width of the bearing joint lugs Overall length **) [L] Recommended width of the wall to be connected *)
C2KS0.86402 x 1118 = 223660 - 250
  • Use 1 C2KS per leaf of blockwork
  • For larger wall thickness the use of 2 wall starters is recommended.
  • 1 set C2KS: 2 rails, total length = 2240 mm

Capacities

References Rated value shear strength ***) [kN]
C2KS3.5

***) Recommended value for VMz stone strength 28

Installation

Installation

Installation

  • Use all specified fasteners.
  • Fasteners must be spaced evenly, unless otherwise specified, andinstalled into the bricks or block and not into mortar joints.
  • Insert wall ties provided at maximum 300mm centres, bedding the ties into the mortar joints.
  • Detailed site work instructions are provided with each wall connector system.
  • In exposed locations it may be necessary to incorporate additional protection, for example the insertion of a vertical dpc.

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Simpson Strong-Tie U.K.

Simpson Strong-Tie

Cardinal Point, Winchester Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B78 3HG
United Kingdom