What is Gas Nailing?
Gas Nailing is method of fixing where a nail is shot using a gas and battery powered tool. The nail is shot into the base material, and the power generated by the firing action forces the fixing into the base material.
This system offers the user a fast, reliable, and cost-efficient method of fixing. It also caters to a broad range of applications, across a wide range of trades.
The variety of nails in this system range from 15mm to 35mm in length, with both standard and hardened pins available. There is also a broad range of consumables and adaptors to suit different applications, which make Gas Nailing systems a go to tool for construction professionals.
How does gas nailing work?
A gas nailing system is operated using a Gas Fuel cell in combination with a battery cell. Once the appropriate tool has been loaded with both the gas cell and battery, the required nails and accessories are loaded into the magazine and nose piece. The nose piece of the tool is depressed against the base material, and trigger is pulled.
When the nose piece is depressed, a small amount of gas enters the tools combustion chamber. When the user pulls the trigger, a small spark ignited the gas inside the chamber and forces the firing piston to strike the nails, which then leave the tool via the nose piece and forced into the base material.
Once this firing action is completed, which is within seconds, a fan inside the tool causes an exhaust vacuum and draws the firing piston back into its firing position, for the process to be repeated ongoing at the user’s requirements.
Types of Gas tools
Types of Gas Nails
To suit GT-6 Tool:
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GT6-20 – GT6 pin & fuel cell combo 20mm
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GT6-25 - GT6 pin & fuel cell combo 25mm
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GT6-35 - GT6 pin & fuel cell combo 35mm
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GT6-HC15 – GT6 pin & fuel cell combo 15mm hard concrete
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GT6-HC17 – GT6 pin & fuel cell combo 17mm hard concrete
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GT6-HC22 – GT6 pin & fuel cell combo 22mm hard concrete
To suit GT-3 Tool:
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GT20 - GT-3 pin & fuel cell combo 20mm
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GTHC15 - GT-3 pin & fuel cell combo 15mm hard concrete
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GTHC17- GT-3 pin & fuel cell combo 17mm hard concrete
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GTHC22 - GT-3 pin & fuel cell combo 22mm hard concrete
To suit C5 Tool
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GT5-20 - GT-5 pin & fuel cell combo 20mm
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GT5-17HC - GT-5 Pin & fuel cell combo 17mm hard concrete
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GT5-22HC- GT-5 Pin & fuel cell combo 22mm hard concrete
Types of Gas Consumables
To suit GT-6 and GT-3
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GT-IXF-24+ - Gas fuel cell. 24-month shelf life.
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GT-IXF-24+C5 – Gas cell to suit C5 Tool.
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GT3CTM – GT-3 Deluxe Cable Tie Mount
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GT5CTM – GT-6 Deluxe Cable Tie Mount
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GTCT200 – GT Cable Tie 200mm Black – 100 pack
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GTMAC-FR – GT Metal Angle Clip
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GTW14 – 14mm Steel Washer
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GTW25 – 25mm Steel Washer
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GTMT25 - Metal single conduit saddle 25mm (FT-25)
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GTPVC16 - PVC single conduit saddle 16mm (FP16)
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GTPVC20 - PVC single conduit saddle 16mm (FP20)
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GTPVC25 - PVC single conduit saddle 16mm (FP25)
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GTQC14-18 - Self locking pipe clips 14 to 18mm (918ABT)
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GTQC20-25 - Self locking pipe clips 20 to 25mm (925ABT)
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GTQC26-32 - Self locking pipe clips 26 to 32mm (932ABT)
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GTQC35-42 - Self locking pipe clips 35 to 42mm (ABT42)
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CSM – Metal channel strut for Quick Clip System 2 metre length
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CSPVC – PVC Channel strut for Quick Clip System 1 metre length
Gas tool Adaptors
Common Applications for Gas
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Fixing of metal stud partitioning.
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Fixing of furring channel clips
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Fixing angle clips for cable suspension
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Fixing waterproofing and termite barriers (in conjunction with metal washer)
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Fixing PVC pipe, corrugated pipes and cables (using Conduit Saddle)
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Fixing of electrical and data cables (using Cable Tie Mounts)
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Fixing of PVC Pipe and Copper Pipes (using Quick Clip Self Locking Pipe Clamps)
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Fixing of Hot & Cold Pex Pipes (using Quick Clip Self Locking Pipe Clamps)
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Fixing of Metal and PVC Apolo Channel strut.
How to use Gas
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Ensure all required PPE is used as per operations manual.
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Install battery into the tool ensuring battery has sufficient charge.
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Load required number of nails into the tool. Pull the follower to the back of the tool and load nails in. Gently release the follower.
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Install GT-IXF-24 gas cell into the tool.
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Press the nose piece of the tool against the working surface ensuring it is at 90 degrees.
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Pull the trigger of the tool.
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Repeat the above process for the required numbers of fixings.
Who should use Gas Nailing
Gas nailing can cover a wide variety of applications and trades. It may be used by:
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Plumbers
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Electricians
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Interior Liners
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Brick layers
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Termite Mesh installers
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Air conditioning installers
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Refrigeration System installers
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Waterproofing membrane installers