By eliminating screws, XLoc™ reduces assembly time by two-thirds, enhances workplace safety, and enables non-destructive disassembly for sustainable reuse.
CLT is a great step for improved working athmosphere compared to e.g. concrete. Still the amount of screws in the flooring slabs pose a clear working injury risk, due to poor working position while exposed to high forces. XLoc™ screwless interlocking is there to remove this risk.
XLoc™ drastically reduces installation time, cutting it by more than two-thirds compared to traditional methods, according to practical tests. This significant efficiency gain is achieved because the panels are automatically guided into position as they are tilted down into place. Once positioned, underlying walls may need to be secured like before, but all other screwing is eliminated. As a result, an installation team of three can be reduced to just two. Traditionally, we have often seen cranes waiting with suspended loads. With XLoc™, this waiting time is eliminated, adding significant value to the overall project lead time on the construction site.
XLoc™ allows CLT panels to be joined and separated just as quickly – with a simple motion.
This screw-free connection is integrated directly into the panel design, enabling fast and safe disassembly, simply by lifting the panels. Unlike screwed joints with fasteners which are time-consuming to remove, hard to locate, and may require cutting – with risk of fire and material damage – our system ensures clean separation and full reusability of structural elements. This is what makes true circular use of CLT possible.
