Tips
for Using BNS in Light Gauge
Metal Applications
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Use a
pneumatic tool with the
capability of adjusting the
depth of the drive.
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Use no-mar
tips on your pneumatic tool.
See our
suggested list of tools.
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Be precise
with your placement and stay
perpendicular to the work
surface.
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Make sure the
materials being
fastened are
pulled very
tightly against
each other to
limit the
springing or
flexing
(push-away) as
much as
possible.
It is
recommended to
layout the
materials first
then manually
screw the
material
together tightly
in random places
to avoid
push-away or
buckling.
A
conscientious
person can then
complete the job
with NailScrews®.
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Limit the
recoil of the tool as much as
possible.
Use
the sequential fire setting
available on most current model
tools so you can be very
deliberate in your placement.
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Establishing and maintaining the
correct air pressure is the most
critical. No more than a 10 lb
to 15 lb variation will allow
the depth of drive you have
selected to function
consistently.
Keep in mind that using
more hose causes a drop in the
pressure at the tool; therefore,
the shorter the hose (and the
closer to the compressor), the
better the control you will
have.
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Stay close
to the fold of the metal for
strength and to reduce
push-away.
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For the
best pull-out resistance, only
allow three to five threads of
the NailScrew®
through the metal substrate as
shown.
Benefits
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Reduced
labor cost with the increase in
speed will save you time and
money.
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Our
beveled fine threads and
ballistic points are designed to
disturb the substrate as little
as possible.
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Independent testing has shown
Ballistic NailScrews®
provide greater shear values,
pull-out resistance, and bend
yield strength.
Tightening or Removal
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Driving
the fasteners correctly the
first time should be your first
goal.
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It it is
driven incorrectly, use a manual
screwdriver to tighten or remove
it.
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To remove BNS,
go slow for the
first few
revolutions
while the
threads are
cutting into the
metal (12-18
gauges).
Remember:
Speed kills.
Applications
Ballistic
NailScrews® can be
used in most all applications
where cement board, wood, or
composites are being attached to
light gauge metal.
Please see the
application section for more
information on the BNS.
Call 479.304.1238 for
assistance with your special
application and ask for W. C.