Timber connector

timber connector

[′tim·bər kə‚nek·tər] (engineering) A metal fastener that has a series of sharp teeth digging into the wood and is tightened with bolts to join sections of timber in heavy construction.

Timber connector

A steel device, used in conjunction with a bolt, that makes a connection between timber members that overlap each other. There are several types of timber connectors.

timber connector

One of a number of metal connectors used (with bolts) to join timber in heavy construction; usually the connector has a series of sharp teeth which dig into the wood as a bolt is tightened, thereby preventing lateral movement and decreasing the number of bolts required; another type employs a sharp round ring to perform this function.