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Paslode launches the new IM350+ gas nailer


ITW Construction Products recently launched the new Paslode IM350+ gas framing nailer, which it says offers a series of signifi cant technical and design improvements to the existing IM350 model.


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he new Paslode IM350+ gas framing nailer replaces the existing Paslode IM350 tool to offer tradesmen specifi c performance and user advantages. This year Paslode’s patented and unique linear internal combustion engine celebrates 25 years and the technology has undergone recent improvements to increase reliability of the tool and extending the periods between servicing. Over two kilos lighter than the original tool - the Paslode IM350+ allows for a lower actuation force. This, combined with


a new non-slip soft grip handle, increases user comfort and reduces fatigue. In addition, a new fi ve teeth aggressive nose probe can help tradesmen improve the quality of installations by ensuring easier access to any awkward angles. “Providing our customers with technologically advanced gas nailers is of paramount importance,” explained Tom Wavre, marketing


manager at Paslode. “The new Paslode IM350+ represents the very pinnacle in design and capability - signifi cantly improving ease of use and performance.” The IM350+ gas nailer drives 51mm - 90mm stainless steel, hot dipped galvanised, Galv Plus®


, bright, ring, uni-lock and straight


nails across a wide variety of timber applications including timber frame erection, roof decking and battening, joists, cladding, fencing, stud work, panelling and packaging.


Gage Bilt’s “can do attitude”


Gage Bilt Inc has been manufacturing blind rivet and lock bolt tools at its plant in Clinton Township, Michigan, USA, since 1956.


important fourth customer value and that is a “can do attitude”. Gage Bilt explains that its team takes the time to uncover the true


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needs of the customer. In several cases the company has uncovered opportunities for innovation where a competitor has said no or avoided the opportunity because of volume consideration. One such example is an offset pulling head for an aerospace blind


rivet. The customer complained that a competitor’s tool single jaw system would slip when pulling the rivet. Gage Bilt redesigned the part that grips the top of the rivet to include jaw teeth to create a double jaw system. This simple innovation eliminated the need for two pulls with the competitor’s tool making the rivet installation more effi cient with just one pull. Another example is a rivet series not breaking in certain minimum


grip applications. Gage Bilt altered the tool by slightly increasing the stroke to solve this customer’s problem. The tool has now become standard as Gage Bilt’s offer for that type of rivet. Recently a customer complained of a competitor’s right angle nose


breaking too often. An application investigation revealed the need for an offset nose as a better solution. With a quick check of the Gage Bilt nose assembly database an existing offset nose was found and tested at the customer’s location with very positive results.


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ince 1979 Gage Bilt has been selling a complete line of tools, noses and swage gauges to the global aerospace and industrial markets. Gage Bilt strives to meet the three basic customer value requirements of price, quality and delivery but adds an


RIV509: The success continues


Several years have passed since Rivit Srl won 3rd


prize at the Innovation Showcase


at Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2005 for its RIV509 tool.


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ivit explains that the award gave the company the optimism and confi dence to continue to work and develop projects, so that today the Rivit programme for tools and fasteners can be


considered one of the most comprehensive in the world. The RIV509 was originally designed for installation of


Rivlock and Rivlockgrip blind bolts for diameters 6.4mm, 8mm and 10mm. These characteristics determined immediately the tool success, but after sometime Rivit Srl believed that the tool could be improved, adding the possibility of placing Magnariv and Monriv rivets of diameter 9.8mm, by means of new dedicated kits. In addition, RIV509 has since been revised in its


structure, has been streamlined and made more compact. Rivit also highlights that thanks to its great power, RIV509 can now manage very large diameter structural rivets. “We also wish to underline that RIV509 features kits


to cut the collar of the installed blind bolts, thus allowing their removal. The kits are available for diameters 8mm and 10mm.”


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