Features
- Drives fasteners into concrete and steel substrates
- Accepts 8 mm and .300" head fasteners and clips (1/2"–2-7/8") and 1/4" threaded studs
- Operates with standard .27 caliber (short) safety strip loads
- Adjustable power dial for .27 load colors
- Automatic piston return and load indexing between fastenings
- Tool-free disassembly for cleaning and maintenance
- Includes single-shot nose piece, domed driver piston, spall guard, and cleaning kit
Specifications
| Caliber / Load | .27 caliber (short) safety strip |
| Fastener Diameter Range | 0.145 - 0.157 inches |
| Fastener Length | 1/2 - 2 7/8 inches |
| Compatible Fastener Types | 8 mm and 0.300" head fasteners and clips; 1/4"-20 threaded studs |
| Tool Length | 18 inches |
| Tool Height | 7.5 inches |
| Tool Weight | 7.1 lbs |
| Pack / Shipping Weight | 8 lbs (listed) |
| Power Source / Drive Type | Powder-actuated (.27 safety strip) |
| Included In Kit | Tool, single-shot nose, domed driver piston, spall guard, cleaning kit, kit box |
| Color | Yellow |
| Number Of Pieces (Kit) | 5 |
| Mpn / Sku | DFD270SK |
| Upc | 75352315331 |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty; 1 Year Free Service; 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
| Typical Applications | Concrete forming; interior/exterior framing; mechanical and electrical installations; insulation and surface preparation |
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Fully-automatic powder-actuated fastening tool intended for structural fastening to concrete and steel. Drives 8 mm and .300"-head fasteners and clips (fastener lengths 1/2"–2-7/8") and 1/4" threaded studs. Uses standard .27 caliber short safety strip loads. Power is adjustable via a dial for different .27 load colors. The tool has automatic piston return and load indexing to speed repeated fastening. Tool-free disassembly enables on-site cleaning and maintenance. Kit includes single-shot nose piece, domed driver piston, spall guard, cleaning kit, and a kit box.
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