Features
- Flat tip for use with flat-headed .300" fasteners
- Tool-free, field-replaceable piston
- Includes replacement bumper and piston rings
Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Number Of Pieces | 3 |
| Includes | Flat piston; replacement bumper; 2 replacement piston rings |
| Compatible Fasteners | .300" head fasteners (DEWALT) |
| Applications | Interior and exterior framing; Mechanical installations; Electrical installations; Insulation and surface preparation; Concrete forming |
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A flat driver piston designed for use in the DFD270 tool with .300"-head fasteners. The kit includes a flat piston, a replacement bumper, and two replacement piston rings. The piston can be replaced on the tool without tools for quick onsite service.
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Powder-Actuated Uptime Service
Offer on-site, tool-free piston, bumper, and ring replacements plus safety checks for crews running DFD270 tools. Sell monthly subscriptions that include preventative maintenance, consumables restock, and rapid-response downtime support.
Fast-Track Slab-to-Stud Framing Crew
Specialize in anchoring bottom plates and furring to concrete/masonry using .300" head fasteners for TI and retrofit projects. Price by linear foot with guaranteed daily throughput; keep spare flat pistons on hand to eliminate mid-day delays.
Insulation and MEP Pinning Service
Provide per-square-foot installation of rigid foam, insulation hangers, conduit straps, and clip attachments on masonry substrates. Promote uniform, flush fastener heads using the flat piston for cleaner finishes and fewer callbacks.
Rental Fleet Readiness Program
Partner with rental yards and GC tool cribs to inspect DFD270 units, replace pistons/bumper/rings, and log cycles. Offer a fixed-fee maintenance plan that reduces tool returns and ensures high uptime for contractors.
Emergency Board-Up and Bracing
Launch a 24/7 board-up service for storefronts and jobsite incident response, quickly anchoring panels and temporary bracing to masonry with .300" fasteners. Promote rapid deployment and clean removal with minimal patching.
Creative
Industrial Accent Wall on Masonry
Rapidly fasten treated furring strips to brick or concrete using .300" flat-headed pins, then skin with reclaimed wood or shiplap for an industrial feature wall. The flat driver piston ensures clean seating of flat-head fasteners, and the tool-free piston swap keeps momentum on larger walls.
Garage Utility Track System
Mount French cleats or Unistrut directly to CMU walls for adjustable shelving, bike hooks, and tool storage. Flat-head .300" fasteners provide a low-profile hold, ideal where accessories need to sit flush against the wall.
Basement Foam Board Insulation
Mechanically fasten rigid foam boards to poured concrete with cap washers and .300" head pins for a fast, clean insulation retrofit. The replacement piston kit minimizes downtime across large square-footage installs.
Modular Garden Concrete Formwork
Build reusable formwork panels for planters, benches, or edging and quickly anchor them to a slab or footing with flat-headed .300" fasteners. The flat piston delivers consistent seating so forms align accurately for crisp pours.
Signage and Art Backer System
Create a removable furring-grid backer on concrete walls to mount artwork or signage without over-penetrating the substrate. Use flat-headed .300" fasteners for a flush, discreet grid that can be patched easily when removed.