Press Release Source: Illinois Tool Works On Wednesday February 2, 2011, 10:00 am EST
VERNON HILLS, Ill., Feb. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — IBS Booth W1137 — The Paslode® TetraGrip™ Subfloor Fastening System is a technological breakthrough in subfloor fastening for the residential builder. With its dedicated pneumatic coil nailer, the TetraGrip™ fastener drives like a nail and holds like a screw. But its revolutionary barb-threaded design eliminates subfloor nail squeaks* while delivering the holding power of a floor screw.** This translates into increased jobsite productivity, fewer call backs for repairs and greater homeowner satisfaction.
“Paslode’s goal has always been to create fastening systems that solve construction problems while increasing efficiencies and productivity for the home builder and the trades,” said Christelle Imhof, Market Manager for Paslode. “Builders who have field tested the TetraGrip™ Subfloor Fastening System are convinced of its effectiveness and superior performance. We believe it will change forever the way builders fasten floor sheathing in residential construction.”
The key to TetraGrip™ technology is the proprietary nail shank design. It drives as fast as a nail, but rotates as it drives to bond with the wood fibers. The features that make TetraGrip™ a revolutionary squeak-eliminating fastener include:
* Rotation without destruction – the optimized barbed helix creates high rotational forces and minimal friction.
* Strong non-destructive wood interaction – efficient rotation eliminates wood destruction when driven.
* Superior withdrawal resistance – the barbed helix-to-wood engagement creates a high load capacity. In fact, the TetraGrip™ fastener is 2-3/8″ x .113 or equivalent to a 6d nail, which typically requires 54 nails per panel, according to code. The ESR for the TetraGrip™ …
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