hidden connector ricon (knapp) 40 x 80mm (hot-dip galvanized)

The KNAPP® RICON® 80/40 EA concealed timber connector is the ideal professional solution for connecting post-and-beam structures, purlins, and headers. It consists of two identical metal plates that interlock via a dovetail system, ensuring a completely invisible, stable, and highly aesthetic connection with no screws or metal brackets visible.

✨ Key Advantages

• Concealed Installation: Can be fully recessed (routed) into the wood on all 4 sides, delivering a perfectly clean architectural finish.

• Slim Profile: Suitable for use on timber components with a minimum width of just 50 mm.

• High Fire Resistance: Certified fire resistance (DIN 4102-2) R30 for a coverage depth of ≥ 20 mm, and R60 for a coverage depth of ≥ 40 mm.

• Easy Installation & Adjustment: Features special adjustable retaining screws to compensate for timber tolerances and gaps during assembly.

• Rebuildable & Demountable: Allows the structure to be frequently disassembled and reassembled (e.g., for transport or maintenance) without any wear on the timber.

• Safety Lock: Can be locked against the slide-in direction using an optional locking clip.

🛠️ Applications

• Main and secondary beam connections.

• Roof structures, pergolas, carports, and joist hangings.

• Timber framing, facades, staircases, and heavy-duty interior woodworking.

• Suitable for wood-to-wood, as well as hybrid wood-to-concrete or wood-to-steel connections.

📐 Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 40 mm (Width) x 80 mm (Height) x 10 mm (Thickness)

• Manufacturer Code (Art.-No.): K361

• Material: Premium grade steel, Hot-dip galvanized for effective corrosion protection in interior and protected outdoor areas.

• Certification: European Technical Assessment (ETA-10/0189), approved for solid timber, glulam, and hardwood/hardwood-based products.

• Country of Origin: Austria 🇦🇹