In order to fasten concrete in the fastest way possible, it is best to use fully automatic gas tools. There are a number of companies that manufacture such tools. They include Powers, Ramset, and Hilti. When these types of tools were initially introduced, they were designed to attach drywall track to concrete. This gave rise to names such as Trakfast and Trak It. Since then, however, these tools have evolved into tools that are now used for many different reasons. Read on to understand how nail guns such as these are different than other powder tools that are used to fasten concrete as well as other uses for them.
Basics of Gas Tools: In their most basic form, gas powered tools, such as fully automatic gas tools, combine an engine runs on internal combustion with a fuel source, piston, ignition source, spark plug, and cylinder. Hilti’s tools do not utilize a battery while both Powers and Ramset do. By pushing your tool against the surface that you are working on, the appropriate amount of fuel is pushed into the cylinder when you pull the trigger. The spark then ignites the fuel and this drives the piston while turning the fastener. Because most of today’s tools feature a magazine that holds 40 pins, you will be able to fasten items as quickly as you pull the trigger.
Gas Tools and Their Uses: Although drywall track is the most common use for fully automatic gun tools, there are a number of other uses that you might not be aware of for these tools. For example, they can be used to apply waterproofing membrane to a house’s foundation or for fastening ceiling clips, hangers, and EMT straps when doing electrical work. In fact, because of the range of pins that are now available, general contractors can shoot furring strips with guns such as the Powers C-4 that can shoot down an entire 2 x 4. Ramset, too, has pins that will reach from plywood down to the studs. Metal lathe can be installed by contractors by attaching a metal disc to the tool’s probe.
Advantages of Fully Automatic Gas Tools: Although speed is the primary advantage when using these tools, there are other advantages as well. You will not need any type of certification or operators card in order to use these tools. There is also no need to select different power levels like you need to do with the powder tools.
