Description

Getzner GEPI angle brackets (GEPI Connect) represent an innovative solution for connections in modern construction where acoustic performance cannot be compromised. Developed in collaboration with timber construction experts, these brackets are elastically decoupled to ensure that high shear and lifting forces are safely dissipated without creating sound bridges.

This technology is crucial in high-performance structures where vibration and noise flanking paths must be avoided. The brackets are suitable for both timber-to-timber and timber-to-concrete connections, offering maximum versatility. They are backed by a European Technical Assessment (ETA), providing planners and engineers with the reliable data needed for structural analysis. By combining structural integrity with acoustic isolation, GEPI angle brackets ensure your building meets the highest standards of noise control and stability.

Variations (Load Capacity and Size):

Gitco-sa.com stocks the complete range of GEPI angle brackets to accommodate varying structural demands:

• GEPI 80 (80 mm width):

  • Tensile strength F_1,Rk: 8 kN
  • Shear resistance F_2,3Rk: 5 kN
  • 3 ScrewsTK 8x 80 TG
  • 2 Screws SK 8x 160 VG
  • Dimensions
    Shank 1:       80 mm
    Shank 2:       80 mm
    Width:             80 mm

• GEPI 100 (100 mm width):

  • Tensile strength F_1,Rk: 16 kN*
  • Shear resistance F_2,3Rk: 12 kN*
  • 5 ScrewsTK 8x 80 TG
  • 4 Screws SK 8x 160 VG
  • Dimensions
    Shank 1:    100 mm
    Shank 2:    100 mm
    Width:        100 mm

• GEPI 240 (240 mm width):

  • Tensile strength F_1,Rk: 56 kN*
  • Shear resistance F_2,3Rk: 62 kN*
  • 16 ScrewsTK 8 x 80 TG
  • 11 Screws SK 8 x 160 VG
  • Dimensions
    Shank 1:    100 mm
    Shank 2:    100 mm
    Width:        240 mm

Key Applications of GEPI angle brackets:

• Timber Frame Construction: Creating acoustically decoupled joints between walls, floors, and structural elements in CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) and Glulam structures.

• Mixed-Use Buildings: Connecting wooden structures to concrete foundations or core walls without transmitting vibration or impact noise.

• High-Acoustic Buildings: Essential for hotels, apartment buildings, and offices where high sound insulation between units is mandatory.

Gitco-sa.com offers the best isolation products in the market, providing high-quality Getzner solutions. Our prices are highly competitive, serving customers in Dammam, Al-Khobar, Al Jubail, Riyadh, Jeddah, and across Saudi Arabia.

Know more about GEPI angle brackets:

1. Product Identity and Function

1. What are Getzner GEPI angle brackets?GEPI angle brackets are robust, specially developed metal connectors used primarily in timber construction, which feature an elastic element to decouple structural components.
2. What is the main problem GEPI angle brackets solve?They solve the problem of “sound bridges”—rigid connections that allow impact noise and structure-borne vibration to easily transfer from one module or wall to another, compromising the building’s acoustic performance.
3. What key feature distinguishes GEPI brackets from standard angle brackets?They are acoustically tested and structurally approved and contain an integrated elastic bearing material, typically the highly resilient Sylodyn® elastomer, which provides the necessary decoupling.
4. What is the core function of the Sylodyn® element within the bracket?The Sylodyn® element acts as a cushion, absorbing and dampening the vibrations, thereby preventing the rigid transfer of sound energy between the connected timber or concrete elements.
5. What types of connections are GEPI angle brackets suitable for?They are engineered for high-strength connections, specifically timber-to-timber connections and timber-to-concrete connections.

2. Structural & Technical Specifications

6. Are GEPI angle brackets structurally verified?Yes, the GEPI Connect series has a European Technical Assessment (ETA), confirming their performance for reliable structural analysis and load-bearing capacity.
7. What types of forces can the GEPI brackets safely dissipate?They are designed to safely dissipate high shear and lifting forces (tensile strength) between connected components without creating sound bridges.6
8. Are there different sizes or models of the GEPI bracket?Yes, they are available in different versions, such as the GEPI 80, GEPI 100, and GEPI 240, each suited for different structural loads and dimensions.
9. What is the typical load capacity of a GEPI bracket?The load capacities are high and vary by model.
10. What are the dimensions of the GEPI 240 model?The GEPI 240 is a larger, heavy-duty model, typically featuring shanks of 100 mm x 100 mm with a width of 240 mm.11

3. Acoustic Benefits and Applications

11. How do GEPI brackets contribute to overall building acoustics?They prevent the transmission of flanking sound—sound that travels around the primary insulation barriers significantly improving the overall noise reduction index (ΔDelta R’_w) of the entire structure.
12. What level of acoustic improvement can be achieved by decoupling?Acoustic decoupling with Sylodyn® and optimized fasteners like GEPI can result in an improvement in joint insulation of up to 14 dB for specific transmission paths.
13. In what type of construction are these brackets most important?They are critically important in multi-story timber construction (including solid wood, frame, and panel construction), where the lower mass of the structure makes it highly susceptible to structure-borne sound.
14. Do they eliminate the need for decoupled wall linings?In some cases, the use of highly effective materials like Sylodyn® in conjunction with acoustically optimized fasteners may reduce the need for additional dry linings while still meeting high acoustic requirements.
15. Are GEPI brackets used in modular construction?Yes, they are essential in modular and element construction to achieve effective soundproofing between individual, prefabricated modules where sound primarily propagates through the sides.

4. Integration and Sourcing

16. How are GEPI brackets usually integrated into a construction joint?They are used as part of a comprehensive system, installed alongside Sylodyn® bearing strips that decouple the main horizontal or vertical joints, ensuring the connection remains entirely elastic.
17. What type of fasteners are used with GEPI brackets?They are designed to be used with specific, high-strength screws or bolts that are matched to the bracket’s load capacity and connection type.
18. Can the GEPI brackets be customized?Gitco works with partners to develop customized angle bracket and screw solutions to fit various joint geometries and acoustic requirements.
19. Do the materials have long-term structural reliability?Yes, the Sylodyn® material ensures sustainable effectiveness, minimal settlement, and resistance to ageing and fatigue, guaranteeing long-term structural and acoustic performance.