Why Professionals are Swapping Glue for The Lamello P-System

Stop Watching Glue Dry: Why Professionals are Swapping Glue for The Lamello P-System

Forget the clamps and the glue-dry delays. What if your most complex joinery could snap together in seconds with furniture-grade precision? With the Lamello P-System, you get the secret to faster builds, invisible joints, and a shop that never stops moving.

• What is the Lamello P-System?
• Connectors and connector functions
• The Lamello Zeta Kit
• FAQ’s

The P-System is an innovative and time-saving joining system for wood and wood composites.

The wide range of connectors enables almost any application, supports many angle connections, and offers a variety of functions, such as detachable, invisible, or slide-in joints.

The Clamex P-14, Tenso P-14, and Divario P-18 connecting fittings enable flexibility and efficiency throughout the design, manufacturing, transport, and assembly process.

Connectors for the P-System and Their Purposes

The various connectors within the Lamello P-System (primarily used with the Zeta P2 joiner) are engineered for specific purposes, offering distinct advantages in assembly, strength, and functionality.

It is crucial to choose the right connector because each type serves a specific function, enabling different joint types (detachable, invisible, slide-in), angles, and assembly needs for maximum efficiency, strength, and aesthetic finish in woodworking, ensuring you get the best results. Don’t waste time guessing which connector is the best choice for your project. We’ve provided details on each connector below to help you choose the right one for your project.

The Clamex Connector:

• Function: A detachable, invisible furniture fastener that eliminates glue and screws.
• Use: Ideal for RTA (Ready-To-Assemble) furniture, miter joints (all angles), and flat connections in cabinets, shelves, and tables, allowing for disassembly and transport.
• How it Works: Inserted into the P-System groove and locked with a hex key via a lever, creating a strong, form-locking connection.

The Tenso Connector:

• Function: A self-clamping connector, acting as a strong gluing aid.
• Use: Provides high clamping force to hold workpieces together for gluing, eliminating the need for clamps or presses, perfect for miters and challenging angles.
• How it Works: Anchors in the P-System groove, providing strong clamping that allows glue to set quickly and securely.

The Divario Connector:

• Function: A self-tightening, sliding connector for shelves and partitions.
• Use: Enables front-loading of shelves into fixed cabinets, wine racks, cubbies, and bookshelves, offering quick, tool-free assembly and repositioning.
• How it Works: The two halves slot together, and the shelf slides into place, locking into position to provide strong shear strength.

The positive-locking P-System groove forms the foundation, which is milled into the workpiece using the Zeta P2 biscuit joiner or on a CNC machining center. The P-System connectors are inserted into the P-System groove by hand in seconds and securely anchored.

Lamello Zeta P2 Corded Ultimate P-System & Standard Joinery Kit with Diamond & Carbide Cutters, Pro Connector Assortment, 1000 #20 Biscuits & Flex Tool 101403DSULTIMATE

Master the Lamello P-System with the Zeta P2 corded joiner, engineered with a unique vertical motion cutter for rapid, form-locking connections.

The Lamello Zeta P2 is the profile biscuit joiner that unlocks the full potential of the P-System, a revolutionary workflow for creating exceptionally fast and strong joints.

Maximize efficiency on the job site with the Lamello Zeta P2 Cordless Ultimate Hybrid Kit. This 18V battery-powered package eliminates cords and the need for multiple machines. This kit allows you to switch effortlessly between installing high-end Clamex fittings and standard structural biscuiting anywhere your work takes you.

What is included:

• (1) Zeta P2 Cordless Joiner 18V with Diamond P-System Cutter (LM101801DS)
• (2) 18V LiHD Battery Packs 4.0 Ah
• (1) Battery Charger ASC 55
• (1) P-System Professional Connector Assortment in Systainer (LM145323)
• (1) Standard 4mm Carbide Cutter for Classic Biscuits (LM132000)
• (1) Box of 1,000 Wooden Biscuits #20 (LM144020)
• (1) Clamex P Flexible Installation Tool (LM251993)
• (1) Dust Bag & Suction Stub
• (1) P-System Drill Jig (included with machine)

FAQ

What are the Main Advantages?

• No Glue/No Screws: Clamex P requires no adhesives, allowing immediate handling.
• Fast Assembly: Pre-installed connectors make on-site assembly very fast.
• Stackability: Parts with connectors installed can be easily stacked for transport.
• Minimalist Design: Only a tiny 6 mm hole is visible for Clamex P.

What Material Thickness is Required?

• Butt Joints: Minimum 12 mm to 15 mm, depending on the connector size (P-10 or P-14).
• Mitre Connections: Minimum 18 mm for P-14.

How to Resolve Common Issues?

• Uneven Slot/Difficult Connection: Ensure the connector is pushed all the way into the slot, making it flush with the surface.
• Replacing Connectors: If a connector is damaged (usually the male part of a Tenso), it can be removed from the groove and replaced.

Is the Zeta P2 Only for the P-System?

• No, the Zeta P2 can be used as a standard biscuit joiner by disabling the vertical mechanical motion and using standard wooden biscuits.