Ramset Fastener - Fastening Applications

Fastening Applications Click here for important fastener types and load information: Fasteners/Loads Your Ramset tool can be used for a wide range of fastening needs in a variety of base materials. Reading and following these important fastening guidelines will help you get the best results from your tool, fasteners, and powder loads, as well as help you perform these fastening operations safely and effectively. Powder actuated fastenings are permanent fastenings so attempting to remove a fastener from concrete or steel may result in a serious injury. Fastening to Concrete SPACING - WOOD TO CONCRETE PENETRATION - THIN GAUGE METAL TO CONCRETE When fastening into concrete, always maintain a minimum spacing of 3" between fastenings and 3" from any free edge. Concrete thickness should be at least three times the intended penetration depth into the concrete. The primary exception to the 3" edge distance can occur in a sill plate application where, by necessity, the edge distance is reduced. Driving fasteners too close to an edge or too close to each other can cause the concrete edge to fail or fasteners to fly free. SPACING – FURRING STRIP TO CONCRETE Fastening to Concrete Block or to Masonry Walls While this application is not recommended, when used, it is necessary to take care to observe a 3” edge distance to avoid cracking the block and over penetration of the fastener to avoid a loss of holding value. Fastenings may be made into the horizontal joint but not into the vertical joint. Fastening to Steel SPACING - STEEL TO STEEL Your Ramset tool can be used for fastening on the flat surfaces of structural steel.When fastening into steel, always maintain a minimum spacing of 1-1/2" between fastenings and 1/2" from any edge.