"And is just like that! No epoxy or nothing to worry about. Nice and dry, but quick. Easy!" - Dave, Haydn+Rollett

“We are pretty impressed with these PYTHONs, super easy to install and fast delivery turnaround, no downtime onsite“Peter, D Stevens Ltd Building Contractors

PYTHON MT Fixings are a purposely designed, seismically tested and fully mechanical structural system for connecting steel and timber members onto brick, concrete block and soft stone masonry.

The PYTHON MT is extensively tested in a wide range of New Zealand substrate materials. PYTHON MT fixings have opened doors to a wide range of structural solutions that were previously considered impractical or too costly to implement.

Minimally invasive and fully reversible, the PYTHON MT offers a mechanical structural connection to masonry that is quick, simple, and reliable.


APPLICATIONS

  • Reliable alternative to epoxy anchorages into masonry and URM.

  • Structural connections between timber or steel members and URM or CMU masonry.

  • Starter studs for new shotcrete or concrete overlays, floors, and foundations.

  • Masonry wall to floor/roof connections.

  • Timber or steel strong-backs onto URM and CMU.

  • Steel portal or moment frames.

  • Plywood or CLT panel overlays.

  • Parapet or roof frame tie down.

  • Wide range of other applications, including earthquake strengthening.

FEATURES

  • High tension and shear capacity in a variety of masonry and URM substrates.

  • Cuts through brick on rotation for a strong and reliable mechanical bond.

  • Duel thread design for increased capacity in timber applications.

  • Dry installation, no epoxy required.

  • Fast installation with no specialised tools or skills needed.

  • Truly versatile range of applications.

Technical

  • Nominal shank diameter Ø 8 mm with total length of 160, 230, 340 mm - Customised lengths up to 1200mm long are available on request.

  • Zinc-Nickel coating, R4 (external, coastal environments) durability classification in accordance with AS/NZS 2699.1 & AS 3700. Tested in accordance with ASTM B117:2019 to 1500 hours of salt spray exposure (Read more).

  • Technical engineering design data tested for a range of substrates available (Read more).

  • Example construction details available (Request).

  • On-site quality assurance proof testing on request (Contact us).


SPECIALIST TECHNICAL SUPPORT

OUR EXPERT ENGINEERING TEAM CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON STRUCTURAL DETAILS AND DESIGN

ON-SITE PRE- AND POST-INSTALLATION QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTING