LC P-16 Starter Set

LC P-16 is a P-System joint for lightweight panels that combines the advantages of lightweight construction with the efficient and aesthetic Clamex joint. Due to its width, the LC P-16 is anchored in the surface layers and acts as an adapter into which a Clamex P-14 connector with lever is slid in. The LC P-16 thus enables extremely strong, detachable connections in lightweight construction without the time-consuming use of concealing timber edges or adhesives.

The LC P-16 lightweight connector significantly improves the machining and assembly process. The time-consuming use of a concealed timber edge is thereby eliminated, which speeds up the production process and also saves material. The simple assembly – the connector is simply slid in – completely eliminates waiting times due to gluing. The result is a fast, smooth process that reduces time and costs in both manufacturing and assembly, without compromising on aesthetics, stability and quality.

With the three available sizes LC P-16×11, LC P-16×17 and LC P-16×22, joints in the most common lightweight panels are possible. Machining with two to three milling operations is carried out either with the Zeta P2 or, even more efficiently, with the CNC machining center. For machining with the Zeta P2, the P-system depth adjuster is set to 18 mm and the 2 mm depth adjuster cap is then attached to achieve a milling depth of 16 mm. To ensure that the next millings are positioned precisely one above the other, the access hole is drilled after the first milling with the Clamex P drill jig with the P-16 interchangeable element insert. The positioning clip on the Zeta P2 engages in the hole and ensures that the millings are positioned exactly on top of each other. The height is adjusted via the angle stop. The recurring height adjustments of the angle stop can be adjusted efficiently using self-made spacers, for example made of leftover wood.

The LC P-16 configurator determines the right product size and milling positions for the respective application. LC P-16 is only required for anchorage of the Clamex P-14 connector halves in the front side of the lightweight panel. The Clamex P-10 connector halves are pushed directly into the cover plate and anchored. Clamex P-14 Flexus or Clamex P-14 CNC can also be used in the LC-P16 instead of the Clamex P-14 connector halves. The Clamex P-10 connector halves are best suited as counterparts for the surface. If the surface layer is more than 4 mm, the Clamex P-14 connector half with its offset profile is also well suited. The Clamex P-10 Medius connector half without lever also works, but is less well guided when sliding in due to its recess on the back. Other suitable P-system connectors for glued joints are Tenso P-14 or Bisco P-14.

Applications:

• For lightweight construction materials made of cardboard or plastic honeycomb, wood fiber shaft or hard foam (e.g. XPS)
• For light chipboard with a weak middle layer with additional fastening via glue channels
• In interior fittings for large shelves or sideboards, mounted floating on a wall
• In furniture-making for wide shelves with a span of more than 1 m due to the high rigidity
• In trade fair construction or shopfitting to reduce transport weight, ideal for flat-pack furniture
• Camper vans and motor homes, caravans
• Vehicle and boat interiors
• Butt joints from a material thickness of 12 mm
• Surface connections from 16 mm