MorningRo 100 Pcs Powder Actuated Fasteners Drive Pin 1-1/4-inch Length, Powder Actuated Tools with 90 Deg Ceiling Clip Assembly for Hard Concrete

What I tested

I put the MorningRo ceiling clip pins to work on a couple of real jobs: suspending EMT conduit along a basement slab wall, hanging light-gauge duct in a commercial hallway, and setting a few ceiling wires for a grid repair. Each fastener is a 1-1/4 inch powder-actuated drive pin preassembled with a 90-degree ceiling clip and a red plastic washer. The steel is electro-galvanized, and the clip’s hole measures about 0.27 inch—just right for 1/4 inch threaded rod or typical hanger wire.

I drove them with a standard .22-caliber powder-actuated tool (PAT), using yellow and, in a few spots on very hard concrete, red charges. The pins seated cleanly into cured concrete and CMU, and I also tried a handful into a W-beam web to check steel performance.

Design and build

• Pin: 1-1/4 inch length, 0.145 inch shank, 0.30 inch head
• Clip: 90-degree angle with ~0.27 inch round hole
• Washer: red plastic cushion
• Finish: electro-galvanized steel
• Pack size: 100

A few details stand out:

• The dome around the pin entry on the clip is intentional; under impact it collapses and helps lock the clip from rotating. In practice, that little “crush zone” works—once set, I couldn’t twist the clip by hand.
• The red plastic washer acts as a buffer between the clip and the base material. It visibly compresses on impact and helps tame spalling. On clean, dense concrete, I saw far fewer chips compared to pins without a buffer.
• Clearance between the pin and the vertical leg of the clip is generous. My PAT’s muzzle/spall guard had no interference, so I didn’t have to tip the tool at odd angles to get a clean shot.

The electro-galvanized finish is appropriate for dry interiors. I wouldn’t use these in exterior or corrosive environments—hot-dip or stainless would be more appropriate there.

Setup and compatibility

These are essentially “ready to shoot.” No loose clips or pins to marry up on a ladder. The assembly fed smoothly in my tool, and the 0.145 shank is the standard size I expect for general-purpose PATs. If you run a Hilti, Ramset, or DeWalt with a common nosepiece, you should be fine, but always check your tool’s driver size and nose clearance.

Charge selection will depend on the base material:
- CMU: green/yellow charges were plenty.
- 3,000+ psi slab or old, dense concrete: yellow, occasionally red.
- Structural steel: red, with pretesting.

As always, run test shots. PAT performance varies wildly with aggregate and hardness.

Installation experience

From a workflow standpoint, these pins are a time saver. The preassembled 90-degree clip eliminates a step and reduces dropped parts. Mark, press the nose perpendicular, and fire. The clip seats tight, and the hole lines up well with the direction of pull for vertical drop applications.

In concrete:
- With yellow charges, most shots achieved full seating and snug clip contact. Penetration felt appropriate for a 1-1/4 inch pin; I had good holding power without mushroomed heads.
- Spalling was minimal, thanks to the plastic washer and a perpendicular shot. Around edges and shallow members, I used a lighter charge and had clean results.

In CMU:
- I targeted web sections rather than voids and had no blowouts. The clip stayed tight, and wire bends were easy to line up.

In structural steel:
- I limited this to a few tests on a beam web with red charges. Pins seated flush with no bending, but I only recommend this after test shots—steel thickness and hardness vary, and not all PAT pins are appropriate for every steel condition.

The clip hole handled 1/4 inch threaded rod, S-hooks, jack chain, and 12-gauge hanger wire without a fight. For conduit runs, I used 1/4 inch rod and beam clamps downline; for duct drops, I ran jack chain through the hole and a quick-lock. The clip’s leg length provides enough standoff to keep hardware from pinching against the concrete.

Holding power and use cases

These are light-to-medium duty supports. In practice they handled:
- 1/2–1 inch EMT support hangers
- Light-gauge duct hangers and flex
- Cable tray side guides (for smaller tray)
- Drop ceiling wires and utility hooks
- Side bracing on vertical members where lateral restraint is needed

I wouldn’t use them for life-safety or critical load anchors (sprinkler mains, fall-arrest, heavy mechanicals). For those, engineered anchors with published values and approvals are the right call. For general MEP and ceiling work, these feel appropriately stout.

Safety and code notes

Powder-actuated tools demand training, PPE, and adherence to local regulations. A few reminders that served me well here:
- Eye, ear, and hand protection are non-negotiable.
- Never shoot into unknown substrates—locate rebar/post-tension cables first.
- Pretest with the lowest power load that fully seats the pin.
- Respect edge distances; PATs are unforgiving near corners and slab edges.
- Overhead work: use a spall guard and keep bystanders clear.

Durability and corrosion

The electro-galvanized coating held up to handling and installation without flaking. For dry interiors, that’s sufficient. In damp basements or near chemical exposure, plan on corrosion-resistant alternatives. The plastic washer shows compressive marks after firing but doesn’t crack or crumble; it’s there to compress, and it does that job well.

Pros

• Preassembled clip-and-pin speeds installation, especially overhead
• Consistent seating with standard PATs; good muzzle clearance
• Collapsing dome feature keeps the clip from rotating after set
• Plastic washer reduces spall and protects finishes
• Hole size is versatile for threaded rod, wire, chain, or hooks
• Solid value in a 100-count box for repetitive tasks

Limitations

• Not suitable for exterior/corrosive environments (electro-galvanized only)
• Fixed pin length (1-1/4 inch) may be too long for thin steel or too short for soft block; having multiple lengths is ideal
• No published load values included in-box; treat as light/medium-duty supports and verify per your spec
• As with any PAT fastener, performance is highly substrate-dependent—test shots are mandatory

Tips for best results

• Keep your tool square to the surface; most misfires and spalling happen from angled shots.
• Step up charges slowly until you achieve full seating. If a pin doesn’t seat, don’t re-shoot the same pin—pull it and move over.
• For ceiling wire, pre-bend the wire tip to fish through the clip quickly overhead.
• In CMU, target solid webs and stay well away from edges.
• Mark your shot locations and pre-stage hardware; the time saved with these preassembled clips is maximized when the rest of your workflow is organized.

Value and who they’re for

If you routinely hang light fixtures, conduit, sensors, or drop grid wires, this 100-pack makes sense. The integrated clip saves a measurable amount of time over pairing loose pins and separate angle clips, especially when you’re on lifts or ladders. For one-off installs or outdoor applications, there are better-suited fasteners, but for interior MEP and ceiling work, these hit a practical sweet spot.

Recommendation

I recommend the MorningRo ceiling clip pins for interior, light-to-medium duty hanging tasks in concrete, masonry, and suitable steel. They’re quick to install, hold reliably when properly powered and placed, and the small design details—the crushable dome and plastic washer—translate into real-world benefits like anti-rotation and reduced spalling. As long as you work within their intended use, verify charge strength with test shots, and avoid corrosive environments, they’re an efficient, cost-effective solution for day-to-day overhead fastening.