Paslode's New Positive Placement System®
More Durable, Powerful & Easier to Operate

To meet more stringent building codes both residential and commercial buildings are increasingly being reinforced with metal hardware to enhance the structural integrity of wood-to-wood construction, especially in high wind, hurricane and earthquake prone regions of the country.

In response, Paslode offers a newly engineered, ergonomically designed nailer that provides for improved performance, speed, durability, lighter weight and balance for installing metal hardware.

The Positive Placement® Fastening System, model F250S-PP, allows for easy and accurate placement of fasteners in a variety of metal hardware applications including joist hangers, framing anchor and clips, seismic and hurricane ties and hold downs.

The System incorporates several unique, state-of-the-art features, highlighted by a durable, ¾" hardened probe that accurately locates metal hardware while guiding the fastener as it is driven, for "positive placement" of every nail, every time. Additionally, an adjustable work contact element controls depth of drive on the tool to ensure proper nail penetration and minimize dimpling of the metal hardware.

Other significant features are a Smart Lever™ that automatically adjusts to either 1-1/2" or 2-1/2" nail length to eliminate tool damage resulting from incorrect nail selection, an over molded grip for enhanced comfort in all types of weather, and a tool-less, quick-clear magazine that clears infrequent jams in seconds.

"The Positive Placement System is at least three times faster than hand nailing, providing increased productivity on the job site and reduced labor costs," said Chris Mettler, Paslode market manager. "Our engineers have taken the preferred tool in the industry and made it more durable, more powerful and easier to operate with fewer parts."

The Positive Placement tool weighs a mere 8.5lbs., and has a magazine capacity of 44 to 48 ICBO recognized, full load value fasteners ranging from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 inches in length and .131, .148 and .162 in nail diameter. The new tool has extended part life, and replacement parts (probe, driver-blade) cost less than the previous model.

With more than twelve years of field-proven experience in the metal connector market, the Positive Placement System has been code recognized by the City of Los Angeles (Report No. 25259), the California Division of the State Architect (PA-060), as well as the ICBO (Report No. 5179). Positive Placement nails also meet Simpson Strong-Tie® and USP® Connectors specifications.

The Positive Placement tool, model F250S-PP is now nationally available at a suggested retail price of $369.00.

Paslode, a division of Illinois Tool Works, is a leading manufacturer of Cordless and pneumatic nailers, staplers, and fasteners. The company's products are widely used by professional remodelers and carpenters for framing, sheathing, trim and finish applications, fencing, floor and roof decking, siding, and insulation.

For more information about Paslode tools, visit www.paslode.com, or call 800-682-3428 ext. PR.

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