How do you use Ramset nails?

How do you use Ramset nails?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozv6ak77XlU

How far should Ramset nails go into concrete?

Setting fasteners too close together can cause the concrete to crack. The recommended MINIMUM DISTANCE between fastening is three (3) inches.

Can you shoot nails into concrete?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_eWuS4g9YQ

How deep should ramset nails go into concrete?

From the best I've found, the recomendation is to go at least 1" into the concrete, and for tapcons, people tend to recomend the 1/4 vs 3/16". Looking around it seems like my options are either 1/4" x 2-3/4" Tapcons, or 2.5"/3" Ramset nails.Feb 18, 2016

How long should concrete nails be?

The drive pins or nails come in various lengths up to about three inches. The pin should be long enough to go completely through the wood and into the concrete about one inch.Nov 11, 1984

Will ramset crack concrete?

Absolutely. Ramset nails are a LAST resort for any concrete structure as they will cause cracking and spalling. Masonry anchors, either drilled in or set in place prior to pouring the concrete are the best solution.

Can you hammer ramset nails?

There is a good bury on the nail point, you could strike it with a hammer if the plate is stable. If plate vibrates, there is a strong possibility that the nail will blow out a big chip and the nail will loose what hold it had.Jan 15, 2016

Can you use a ramset on steel?

If you are looking for a fast way to fasten 2x material to steel using a Hilti, Ramset or other powder actuated tool really does work well.

How far apart should ramset nails be?

The recommended MINIMUM DISTANCE between fastening is three (3) inches . Never attempt a fastener application too close to another previously inserted fastener to prevent the second fastener from ricocheting off the previously installed fastener .

What is the length of a ramset?

Container Type Cylinder/Pin -------------- ------------ Shank Diameter 0.150" Shank Length 5/8" Style Powerpoint Type Drive Pin

Is a ramset a firearm?

A powder-actuated tool (PAT, often generically called a Hilti gun or a Ramset gun after their manufacturing companies) is a type of nail gun used in construction and manufacturing to join materials to hard substrates such as steel and concrete.

Is a ramset loud?

I was pleasantly surprised with how quiet this Ramset was. It is at least 1/3 as loud as normal ramsets. Drives anchors in very nicely.

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