Features, applications and characteristics of mounting guns

A concrete mounting gun is a special tool designed for fastening various structures, parts and elements to monolithic concrete surfaces. The device offers a fairly broad functionality, different types of action, and can work not only with concrete, but also reinforced concrete (even with high-density reinforcement), cinder block, brick, etc.

Thanks to the use of a mounting gun, you can significantly reduce the time and effort required to complete the task, especially when it comes to impressive volumes of work.

The construction gun for concrete allows you to quickly and reliably fasten various equipment (ventilation, plumbing, electrical, etc.), hydro/sound/heat insulating, wall and finishing, roofing materials using dowel-nails.

A dowel gun for concrete makes it possible to significantly increase installation productivity and does not require pre-drilling of fasteners. Typically, pistols are produced quite massive (up to 5 kilograms) in order to increase the efficiency of the process. According to the principle of operation, a concrete gun can be gas, pneumatic, powder, electric, etc.

You can use the tool in the most inaccessible places; you should choose it in accordance with the volume of intended work, operating conditions, requirements and current characteristics.

Device and characteristics

It’s not for nothing that a construction assembly pistol is called that way; in appearance it looks like a weapon; there is a type that acts in a similar way - a powder gun.
The essence of the work is to push the fasteners out of a special compartment under the influence of a piston. To provide the required energy, electric, gas or other power sources can be used. The option depends on the type of device.

The essence of the work is to push the fasteners out of a special compartment under the influence of a piston.

Review of popular gas models

A gas gun for adjusting dowels to concrete will be an excellent choice for those who need to perform fast, reliable and high-quality installation of fasteners. Manufacturers offer a variety of models, many of which are worth considering.

Hilti GX 120

The mounting gun can work with stone, concrete monolith, sand-lime brick, and reinforced concrete products. The body of the instrument is large, weighs about 4 kilograms, is ergonomic and well balanced, so it is convenient and comfortable to hold in your hand.

Features of the mounting gun:

• The presence of a special LED indicator on the body, which signals the need to quickly replace the gas cartridge
• Reliable gas supply system, thanks to which the gun can work for several hours in a row, performing the required number of drives without interruption
• One gas cylinder will allow you to fire about 750 shots, one magazine is designed for exactly 40 fasteners
• Original design, ergonomic body shape, allowing you to work effectively and easily in the most difficult to reach places
• Successful packaging: the mounting gun is supplied in a plastic box made of impact-resistant material, where you can place both the tool itself and replacement cylinders, magazines with dowels. Also included in the kit is a device for removing nails used in installation from the gun head, high-quality safety glasses, special earplugs, an installation foot, an original branded napkin, and instructions.

All consumables (cylinders and dowels) are purchased separately from the gun. The model is very successful and is popular due to its high installation speed, high productivity, dust-free operation, and reliable fixation. The shot itself is carried out with a fairly loud sound, but this disadvantage can be compensated for by using earplugs or headphones.

Spit Pulsa 700 and 800

These are the most expensive models, the price of which starts somewhere from 70,000 rubles. But they can work with any type of surface and make it possible to set the depth of driving in fasteners by mechanically adjusting the length of the piston stroke. The force of the shot is effectively adjusted in automatic mode in accordance with the working surface.

The tool exhibits the reliability of the best industrial equipment. He works for a very long time without a break.

True, consumables need to be bought exclusively branded and quite expensive. But if reliability, quality, and performance are a priority, then this is definitely the best choice.

Toua GSN65

This mounting gun is designed to work with metal, brick, and concrete surfaces.

Tool Features:

• The magazine includes 40 dowels, one gas cylinder is enough to fire a thousand shots
• The weight of the pistol is approximately 5 kilograms (although the body is smaller in size, with a battery it turns out the same)
• The design is not very ergonomic, but experts say that even this unit is easy to get used to
• The package includes: instructions, two batteries and a device for charging them
• The model provides high shot power (equal to 120 J), allows the use of dowels with a diameter in the range from 2.5 to 3.7 millimeters
• There is an option to automatically adjust the power of one shot
• The optimal cost is about 35,000 rubles

Aiken MGN 850C Gas

This model is made in China and represents a budget price segment. The cost of such a mounting gun is about 25,000 rubles. But the quality is quite decent.

What a gun can do:

• The shot power is 85J, which is quite enough for working with concrete (however, such indicators are usually demonstrated by models of well-known brands designed for working with wood)
• Light weight – up to 3.5 kilograms
• The magazine includes 40 dowels, one cylinder allows you to fire 1000 shots
• Equipment: spare cap for the head, parts for the gas cylinder, a tube with transparent lubricant, a special 4 mm hexagon, earplugs on strings, two batteries and a charger for them
• Good ergonomic body made of high-quality plastic, thick rubber, with a reliable and comfortable handle, locking latches for adjustment
• Attractive price - on average, one shot with this pistol costs about 2 rubles (while Hilti's price is 15 rubles for fasteners)

Despite the fact that this mounting gun cannot be compared with the same Hilti in terms of shot force and reliability, the device can also become an acceptable option, especially as the first tool of this type.

Types of pistols

Today, the gas mounting gun for concrete is considered the most popular and in demand. It involves a minimum number of restrictions and a wide range of uses. To use a powder tool, special permission is required; a pneumatic tool runs exclusively on a compressor, so it is not very mobile.

Any tool requires compliance with certain maintenance rules - after a specified number of shots, the gun is disassembled, inspected, and lubricated. Safety rules require pulling the trigger only when the gun is fully pressed against the monolith, as well as storing charges separately from the tool itself.

The simplest operating rules guarantee long-term and efficient operation of the device. But the choice of a specific type, model, manufacturer directly depends on a lot of factors that each master determines individually.

Among the general features of pistols, it is worth noting the relatively high cost of the tool and the considerable price of components and consumables. Therefore, most often the tool is purchased for professional use by craftsmen who constantly perform large volumes of work.

Pneumatics

A pneumatic concrete gun is the most popular type of device among builders.

Main advantages of the tool:

• Simple design guarantees trouble-free operation and long service life
• High speed of driving dowels
• Compact, light weight
• No need for consumables, making the cost of a shot minimal among similar devices
• Easy installation on concrete and other surfaces
• Possibility of use where there is a risk of explosion
• Minimal noise, no recoil
• Relatively low cost of the kit

Among the disadvantages of the tool, it is worth noting: the need for a compressor to create pressure (this limits the place of use by reaching the hoses to the object), the presence of discomfort due to the hoses (for example, it is not very convenient to work under the ceiling), the need to connect the compressor to a source of electricity.

Gas pistols

The construction gas gun for concrete is designed for mobile and high-performance installation of electrical cables. Used for making fasteners in metal, concrete, wood. The main advantage of this type of equipment is mobility and serious power. Installation can be easily accomplished even at heights.

Operation of the device is very simple, the gun is heavy and comfortable, ergonomic. You can adjust the force of the shot.

No permission is required to use the tool. Maintenance of the pistol is carried out by the master himself, as it does not involve any difficulties.

Disadvantages of a gas pistol:

• Relatively high cost
• The need to constantly clean the combustion chamber
• Exhaust gas is produced during operation, so there is a need for a ventilation system or constant ventilation of the room where installation is being carried out
• The need to use special gas cartridges

Powder type

Such a gun for dowel-nails for concrete was used back in the days of the Soviet Union. This particular tool with cartridges was used on construction sites. The pistol works similarly to small arms - here the energy for hammering appears during the firing of a blank cartridge.

Older models could even be used as weapons, causing accidents on construction sites. Modern models have safety locks and the shot is fired only after tightly pressing the nail to the place where the nail is installed. Tool cartridges have the same caliber, but the length of the cartridge case and the average charge power are different. Dowels up to 8 centimeters long are placed in the pistol magazine.

The main advantages of a powder pistol:

• High driving impulse – penetrates both concrete and metal without problems
• Light weight for easy installation
• Possibility to use dowels of different types and lengths

Of the disadvantages, only one can be mentioned, but it is significant: permission must be obtained to use this type of tool. And the cost of cartridges is high, which also does not add to the popularity of powder mounting guns.

Scope of application and principle of operation

Regardless of the type of device, they work the same. Under pressure from the energy source, the dowel is pushed out with a sharp movement. The tools differ from each other precisely in the option used to obtain energy for the required pushing force.

Simple pistols need to be reloaded each time in order to mount the mount to the wall. There are automatic and semi-automatic types that perform the necessary actions themselves.

Under pressure from the energy source, the dowel is pushed out with a sharp movement.

Material

The work area must be made of durable material, such as metal. On the outside, both metal and plastic can be used.

Sometimes, for comfortable use, the body can be covered with a rubber base, then holding the gun in your hand becomes more pleasant.

Sometimes, for comfortable use, the body can be covered with a rubber base.

Dimensions and weight

Weight affects how long and with what comfort the master will use the tool. The heavier the device, the more difficult it will be to work with. So the weight can vary from 1.5 to 5 kilograms.

The size is made based on the type of fasteners that can be installed using a gun.

Weight affects how long and with what comfort the master will use the tool.

Suitable sizes of nails and dowels

Before purchasing a tool, you must read the instructions from the manufacturer, which must specify the acceptable fasteners for the job and their dimensions. For a construction powder pistol, information about suitable cartridges is also prescribed.

Fastener materials must be selected taking into account the type of base where the parts will be attached.

Wooden bases do not require strong power, but the size of the nails may differ from the long type. For a metal base, the ability to clearly pierce the surface is necessary; the length of the fasteners should not be long. It is difficult to penetrate a concrete base, so the gun must be very powerful; such a device can also cope with brickwork.

Wooden bases do not require strong power, but the size of the nails may differ from the long type.

Types of mounting guns and their purpose

Construction guns vary in different ways. When choosing a tool, you need to understand these features, then choosing the right option for the job will be easier.

It is important to consider the energy source, type of fastener and number of fasteners.

Construction guns vary in different ways.

Energy source

There are four types of pistols based on the type of energy source. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so you should understand each type. There are: gas, pneumatic, powder and electric types.

Gas

The gas mounting gun is powerful and suitable for working with metal and concrete. To use it you need to have a gas cylinder available, its cost is high.

Expensive Prior is usually used by specialists; for domestic needs the cost is too high and is justified only after a long period of time.

To use it you need to have a gas cylinder available, its cost is high.

Pneumatic mounting gun

The tool is an inexpensive option, but it requires a compressor with a receiver. Can cope with the installation of various fasteners to many materials. The exceptions are reinforced concrete, stone and thick types of metal.

Using a compressor, air is supplied to a special hose; when the button is pressed, the necessary pressure is applied and the fastener flies out of the compartment. The advantage is the practical noiselessness of operation, the disadvantages are:

• Inconvenience of work due to the hose;
• Requires access to electrical power.

Can cope with the installation of various fasteners to many materials.

Powder Nailer

It stands out for its special power and can be used for surfaces of any hardness. But its cost is high, and the fasteners for it are also expensive. The powerful force with which fasteners fly out requires special skills from the craftsman so that the work does not end in injury. Therefore, permission must be obtained to use it.

It is necessary to know and follow safety rules when working with a pistol.

It stands out for its special power and can be used for surfaces of any hardness.

Electric gun

The gun for electrical installation can be battery-powered or mains-powered. This tool is very expensive, so it is not available to everyone; it is advisable to purchase it only if you do installation work every day.

Can be used for various bases; the first type is characterized by mobility and lack of dependence on the power supply.

The gun for electrical installation can be battery-powered or mains-powered.

Type of fastener

Which fastening element can be installed using a gun must also be understood in advance. There are several popular options that are selected based on the type of foundation and the task at hand.

Which fastening element can be installed using a gun must also be understood in advance.

Nailer

Also called a nailer, it is quick to install. Selected for construction work or for working with furniture parts. It is distinguished by its ability to pierce hard materials, such as brick, then a reinforced type is selected.

It is distinguished by its ability to pierce hard materials, such as brick, then a reinforced type is selected.

Staple gun

A staple gun is similar to a staple gun. Only the staples in this case are distinguished by their large size.

A staple gun is similar to a staple gun.

Gun for dowel-nail

Dowel nails are often used by construction workers. Accordingly, a standard tool has been created that helps to install them quickly and effortlessly.

Dowel nails are often used by construction workers.

Number of fasteners

This parameter means how many nail cartridges can be nailed to the surface without the need to reload the tool. Accordingly, how much effort will have to be applied, and how quickly you can work.

Single shot

In this option, you will have to charge the pistol each time; a powder-powered tool will require charging and a cartridge. The installation pace will not be high, but compared to the manual option, the work will still proceed quickly.

Each time you have to load the gun, a powder-powered tool will require charging and a cartridge.

Multi-charger

Such guns are provided with a special tape where it is necessary to install the accommodating number of fasteners. Recharging will be needed after all the nails are installed in the base.

Such guns are provided with a special tape where it is necessary to install the accommodating number of fasteners.

Trigger method

The classic option is when the fastener is released after the trigger is pulled. There is a type when the mechanism is started by pressing the tip of the tool towards the surface.

The safest method is considered to be when both types of descent are combined.

The classic option is when the fastener is released after the trigger is pulled.

What are mounting guns used for?

A gun for driving dowels into concrete is a functional modern tool that can significantly facilitate the master’s implementation of assigned tasks and speed up the entire process, guaranteeing the quality and reliability of fasteners. The gun is used for driving dowels into monoliths made of cinder block, brick, metal, and concrete.

When using a hammer drill, the craftsman has to perform many actions to create one local fastening point: attach the profile to the wall, drill straight and correctly, set the hammer aside, take a dowel-nail, insert it into the hole, hammer it in correctly. The whole procedure takes a lot of time, especially if you need to make dozens of such fastenings.

A gun for driving dowels into concrete will require a minimum of action from the master: place the tool against the profile and pull the trigger. Performing one fastening takes seconds and requires a minimum of effort.

It is also important that the tool is not afraid of collisions with reinforcement. So, if there are metal rods in the wall and the master accidentally “finds” them with a drill, the consequences can be disastrous. At the same time, the mounting gun has such driving power that it can also work with metal.

How to choose a mounting gun

The choice of tool should be made taking into account the type of construction work that will be carried out. So experts note the need to pay attention to the following parameters:

• Autonomy, whether the gun depends on external energy sources;
• Size and weight, study the information on the device label;
• Installation speed, here they look at how many releases of fasteners occur in a specific period of time;
• Penetration force affects what kind of base can be nailed;
• Noise produced during operation;
• Acceptability of work in a humid microclimate.

The choice of tool should be made taking into account the type of construction work that will be carried out.

Clips and number of shots

How many fasteners will come out after one recharge is written on the packaging. The following options may be available:

• Manual, you have to load the gun with new fasteners each time;
• Rack, using a tape to which a certain number of nails are attached;
• Drum type, wire is used to secure the fasteners.

The number of shots depends on the size of the compartment, as well as the strength of the mechanism. In gas pistols, the rate of overheating must also be taken into account.

How many fasteners will come out after one recharge is written on the packaging.

Characteristics of consumables

Consumables must be purchased based on the instructions, which specify the permissible sizes of fasteners. In the powder type, you also need to look at the type of cartridges.

Consumables must be purchased based on the instructions, which specify the permissible sizes of fasteners.

Mounting guns for concrete, metal, brick

Construction mounting guns for concrete, metal, brick:

A construction mounting gun
or simply
a mounting gun
is a tool for direct installation to concrete, metal or brick using the shot method, eliminating the process of drilling or drilling both in the base material and in the product being fixed.
Thanks to the use of the shooting method, the speed of installation and construction work increases several times. Currently, there are many different tools that belong to the class of mounting guns and differ in many respects. Let's look at the main differences between construction pistols
:

Type of shot energy source:

• Mounting cartridge -
  a blank powder charge driven by mechanical impact of the striker;
• Gas cartridge
  - a portion of a liquefied propane-butane mixture of gases;
• Compressed air
  from a pneumatic line is an air compressor.

Pistol reloading method:

• Automatic reloading
  - both the nails and the energy source (mounting cartridge) are reloaded automatically, the piston firing pin returns to its original position after each shot. Automatic reloading allows you to significantly increase the speed of working with the mounting gun;
• Semi-automatic
  - depending on the technical features, one of the actions, for example, loading a nail into the fastener guide or returning the firing pin to its initial position, must be done independently before each shot;
• A completely manual reloading method
  - loading the nail, returning the firing pin and feeding the cartridge into the chamber is done manually before each shot.

The last option is an example of the most outdated and primitive tools, being replaced by more modern, convenient and productive automatic mounting guns

new generation.

Shot energy adjustment:

• Non-adjustable mounting guns
  must be used with cartridges of different power ratings. It is necessary to select the optimal option depending on the length of the dowel-nail and the hardness of the materials;
• Power-adjustable guns
  allow one type of cartridge to be used for a wide range of installation jobs. Energy regulation is carried out by adjusting the removal of powder gases.
• As for modern nail guns powered by a gas mixture,
  the firing force in them is constant, but you can adjust the stroke of the piston striker relative to the barrel, in which case the nails will stop at different depths.
• In pneumatic mounting guns
  , in addition to adjusting the piston output, it is possible to adjust the shot energy by the pressure supplied to the tool by adjusting the compressor accordingly.

Rating of mounting guns

It’s easier to choose a tool when you know the top models that are rated by many buyers. So we can highlight the following high-quality options, according to people’s reviews:

• Spit Pulsa 700E;
• Makita AF505;
• Ottensten 4PRO CN55;
• Toua GSN50;
• Bosch GSK 18 V-LI.

It’s easier to choose a tool when you know the top models that are rated by many buyers.

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of mounting guns are represented in large numbers on the construction market. There are Russian high-quality pistols that are produced under the name Hilti. Among Chinese companies, Toua and Aiken are noted. French and German instruments are popular.

There are Russian high-quality pistols that are produced under the name Hilti.

— Number of fasteners

Nail cartridges that can be fixed without reloading:

Single shot

After each shot, new fasteners must be loaded into the tool.

For powder variants there is also a cartridge.

Relatively low speed of work, however, when compared with standard methods of installing a dowel-nail system, it is still much faster.

Multi-charger

The work uses special tapes with fasteners attached to them.

The tape is loaded, and the next reload occurs after all fasteners have been fired.

General principles of working with a dowel driving gun

The dowel gun is easy to use. However, to avoid problems when working, it is worth studying the general rules and usage:

• It is not allowed to leave a working device unattended if there are children nearby;
• When there is a break in operation, the device is put on fuse;
• Use only dowels suitable for the tool;
• It is important to study the instructions for the tool before starting work.

Only use dowels suitable for the tool.
A mounting gun is an excellent option to speed up the construction process, but when choosing, you need to take many parameters into account. Then you can avoid purchasing the wrong type for the job.

Tips for choosing a mounting gun

What is better to choose for work?

Of course, more expensive tools have proven themselves to be reliable assistants, but there are cases when they should not be preferred:

• Naturally, first look at your budget.
• Then find out how easy it is to get the required consumables in your locality - this point is the most important.
• Think about whether you have such a volume of work to justify the money spent; perhaps you really should refrain from purchasing.
• It is worth giving preference to expensive models when you have a good facility, where work goes on for a long time and without stopping. It will justify itself quickly, especially when deadlines are running out.
• Otherwise, you are free in your choice.

The Hilti GX-120 concrete mounting gun has gained popularity and respect among users. The vast majority of people leave positive reviews about this product. Consumables can be purchased in almost any city, and the service is also widespread. In general, our site recommends it.

In addition, watch the video in this article that explains the benefits of this unit.

Advantages and disadvantages

Construction pistols

Construction pistols: design, classification and application

Driving dowels and other fasteners into a concrete-brick or stone wall is definitely one of the most difficult and time-consuming operations existing in modern construction. Often, fasteners are located at great heights or on eaves, where working with a sledgehammer is very difficult: in addition, manual driving of dowels requires considerable physical strength and a certain skill.

An alternative to manual installation of dowels is the use of construction guns, which allow you to hammer a dowel in literally a matter of seconds. The term "gun" is not accidental: these devices actually fire the dowels, applying enormous force to them for a very short time. As a result, the metal dowel fits into the stone wall like butter, locking securely and ensuring reliable adhesion of the fastener to the material.

Types of construction guns

Currently, two types of construction pistols can be found on sale - gas and powder. Gas guns use the force of expanding gas, which is contained in small cylinders. Such guns are used for driving in small dowels for electrical wiring and other structures that do not bear a significant load. Powder pistols use the pressure force of the combustion products of gunpowder: the design of such devices is in many ways similar to the design of short-barreled firearms.

Advantages of construction guns:

High performance Access to hard-to-reach places

Disadvantages of construction guns:

Relatively high cost of the tool itself and consumables; Potential danger - working with a construction gun requires a permit;

Manufacturers of construction guns

It is obvious that the energy released by a construction gun makes it quite dangerous, and therefore not only the productivity and quality of work of the specialist working with it, but also his health and even life depend on the quality of the product’s assembly. In this regard, construction pistols are mostly manufactured at arms factories, among which there are many world-famous enterprises - TOZ, Remington, Spit, etc.

Some safety precautions when working with a construction gun

When purchasing dowels and other components for a construction gun, it is necessary to take into account issues of their compatibility with the gun itself and with each other; You can only work with a construction gun while standing on the floor, on stairs (at a height of up to 4 meters) or on scaffolding or lifts; When lifting to a working height, the gun must be in a special belt. When you press the trigger lever, the barrel of the construction gun must be pressed tightly against the wall or ceiling; It is very dangerous to fire shots without pressing the barrel. Upon completion of work, it is necessary to remove unused cartridges or a gas cylinder from the pistol. Charges for a construction pistol are always stored separately.