HMBTS

High Movement Timber Frame Tie

The HMBTS type 7 timber frame wall tie is designed to connect the masonry outer leaf to a structural timber frame.

  • Available is a range of sizes to suit cavities from 50mm to 150mm.
  • The HMBTS can accomodate up to 65mm of vertical movement.
  • Type 7 wall tie used in instances where the amount of required deflection exceeds that of the standard type 6 wall tie.

 

CE Marking

Product Details

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HMBTS Installed

Features

General Information

  • Type 7 wall tie used in instances where the amount of required deflection exceeds that of the standard Type 6 wall tie.
  • Available in a range of sizes to suit cavities from 50mm to 100mm.
  • The HMBTS can accommodate up to 65mm of vertical movement
  • CE Marked in accordance to EN845-1

Material

Austenitic Stainless Steel

Technical Data

Dimensions

Product Dimensions & Performance Values

References Cavity Width [mm] Product Dimensions [mm] Characteristic Capacities [N]
A B C D E Ultimate Compressive Strength Ultimate Tensile Strength
HMBTS50N50249016115199701210
HMBTS75N75249016130199701210
HMBTS100N100249016150199701210
HMBTS150N150249016200199701210

Installation

Installation

Installation

  • HMBTS is installed with the M6x50mm Stainless Steel Coach Screw (supplied)
  • The channel is to be positioned onto the timber frame so that the coach screw is installed through the OSB sheathing and into the timber frame stud.
  • Position the HMBTS so that when the tie is installed it sits 10mm to 12mm from the bottom of the channel.
  • The density of ties required for the building is to specified by the buidling designer / structural engineer

 

Certification

Declaration of Performance (DoP)

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Contact

Simpson Strong-Tie U.K.

Simpson Strong-Tie

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