The perfect tree screw when it comes to small loads and supporting fixings!

The little GTS is the “Friend and Helper” of our big GTS models. It has no cylinder, which brings three advantages:

Less tissue is injured – gentle to the tree!
The Assembly is very easy (only 36mm snake drill and ratchet)
Suitable for inclined and crooked tree trunks
From trunk diameter > 30 cm

It carries loads around 400 kg in softwood and 800 kg in hardwood.

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Of course your new Friend comes with a Nut M30.
For fixing the support beams you will also need a Support (“Static” or “Dynamic”) and Distance Rings!
Please read Hardware Info before buying!

Product Details

Special wood thread D40 – guarantees secure hold
TopSeal A slight thickening in the middle of the cylinder marks the exact screw-in depth of the Treehouse Screw. At the same time, the conical thickening increases the accuracy of fit and strength of the connection and seals the borehole.
Black KTL Coating

Technical Data

Certified DIN quality steel
Dimensions: ltotal = 335 mm; lthread = 125 mm; lshaft = 210 mm; ø = 40 mm
Weight: 2900 g, including nut M30

Field of application

The GTS “Friend” is not intended as a load-bearing main screw, especially in softwood its load-bearing capacity is limited – it is used in:

Position securing of smaller triangular construction
Securing the position of small platforms, staircases and supporting structures
Installation of small canopies, awnings, suspensions, etc.
Trunk diameter:
- > 30 cm for one screw or screws located one below the other
- > 40 cm for 2 opposite screws
Vertical loads: approx. 400 kg in softwood, approx. 800 kg in hardwood
Horizontal loads: approx. 200 – 400 kg
Professional rolling pin

As a medium-strong cordless screwdriver is sufficient for installation (18 V; 4 Ah), it is also the perfect companion for a small secret forest treehouse!

Installation

Please follow our installation instructions exactly – this is the only way to ensure a permanently secure attachment!

What you need for mounting:

predrill: 36 mm Auger Bit
1″ Ratchet for screwing in the screw
Battery drill maschine (> 18 V; 4 Ah)

As the screw has no cylinder, mounting is very easy:

Mark the exact position of the screw hole on the tree
Drill with Auger bit 36 mm a 140 mm deep horizontal hole.
Clean the drill hole and turn in the screw.

Here you will find sexy installation videos and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Shipping

Prices include 19% VAT. (Germany)
Shipping costs will be added (after entering the delivery address)
Delivery time (in stock):
- Zone 1 & 2: 5 – 14 working days
- Zone 3 & X: max. 21 working days
B2B business customers need a valid tax ID, this has to be entered into the customer account
For more information check SHIPPING SERVICE

GERMAN TREEHOUSE SCREW – “GTS FRIEND”