| SIGNIFICANT INTRODUCTIONS IN PASLODE'S HISTORY: |
About Paslode
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| 1935 |
Paslode founded - Signode Steel Strapping Company's founder and president J. W. Leslie established the company and called it Paslode to describe the product line: PAcking, Shipping, LOading DEvices. |
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| 1940 |
Stapling Hammer - Staples driven by swinging the hammer onto the work surface. A faster way to drive staples in a variety of applications. |
| 1959 |
World's First Pneumatic Tool - A light-duty tacker which increased the speed of fastening applications in the furniture industry. |
| 1962 |
The Gun-Nailer® GN212 ™ - The world's first commercially accepted pneumatic nailer provided increased speed and ease for the construction industry, created higher productivity, and reduced worker fatigue. |
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| 1973 |
SK312 - The premier 3-1/2" nailer of its time. Designed specifically for the construction market, it was the one tool for all framing applications. The tool's versatility provided time savings and increased productivity. |
| 1978 |
PL Tape - Revolutionary, patented fastener collation tape providesless breakage and waste, less debris on the job site, and minimizes flying debris for increased safety. |
| 1986 |
Impulse® - The first and only cordless power framing nailer revolutionized the power fastening industry by offering the power of a pneumatic without hoses. The patented internal combustion motor provides freedom from compressors and cords, allowing greater safety, maneuverability and versatility. |
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Impulse® Cordless Strip Nailer IM325 - Cordless portability and ease with no set-up time; safer with no hoses to trip over. Lightweight, ergonomic design - reduces operator fatigue and increases maneuverability. |
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| 1987 |
5000 Series - Power and speed combined with better balance,lighter weight, and new depth of drive and toenailing capabilities. Made Paslode's pneumatic construction nailers easier to use. |
| 1989 |
TLN ™ Fasteners - Paslode's Treated Lumber Nail was the first corrosion-resistant fastener coating made specifically for treated lumber in residential construction. TLN fasteners are superior to conventional galvanized fasteners in corrosion resistance and holding power. |
| 1991 |
IM250 Trimpulse ™ - The world's only cordless finish nailer offers the power of a pneumatic without the hoses. The durable Impulse is lightweight and mobile, making it easy to get into tight places. |
| 1992 |
FloorGrip ™ Fasteners - The first and only nails designed specifically to improve residential subfloor construction. FloorGrip fasteners offer better holding power than standard nails and are less expensive and faster to install than screws. These fasteners reduce squeaky floors and result in fewer callbacks. |
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| 1994 |
Impulse Positive Placement ™ Fastening System - The only cordless system for securing metal connectors to wood. Provides fast, accurate and safe construction in areas of heavy weather or quake activity. The tool provides precise placement of the only ICBO, California Division of the State Architect, and City of Los Angeles recognized, heat-treat hardened fastener. |
| 1994 |
Roofers' Choice ™ Fasteners - Offering a highly galvanized corrosion protection for the roofing industry. Only product of its kind with a patented manufacturing process. The Roofers' Choice fastener is a quality nail for quality work in a demanding application. |
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| 1995 |
PowerMaster ™ - Lightest pneumatic construction framing nailer on the market offers increased power and better balance. The compact size makes it easy to maneuver, while the toenailing work contact element makes it easy to grip the wood. This tool allows the contractor to work faster with less fatigue in all framing jobs. |
| 1996 |
Impulse® Compact - Paslode's newest cordless nailer is the lightest framing nailer available. It's faster, smaller and more maneuverable in tight spots. Its orange color allows for greater visibility on the job site. |
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| 1996 |
Wood-to-Steel ™ Fastening System - A more productive system to meet changes in the building materials market. Secures wood sheathing to steel studs faster than screws, while patented nail design provides better holding power than competitive nailing systems. |
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| 1997 |
PowerMaster Plus ™ - Combines power and comfort for increased productivity. Weighing just 7.9 lbs., this 30 degree framing nailer drives 2" to 3 ½" nails with ease - delivering over 10 percent more power per pound than competitive models. |
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| 1998 |
Impulse IM250 II Trim Nailer - 1998 Impulse IM250 II Trim Nailer - The new compact cordless finish power nailer weighs only 5.5 pounds and is ideal for all finish applications. The unit requires no hose or compressor and allows freedom of movement. |
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