Make light work of metal roof fixing with the Paslode IM45 cordless coil nailer
Fixing metal roofing can be hard work – hammering individual nails can be arduous and tricky, with the risk of material damage and waste, not to mention the physical impact of the bending and stretching required to complete the job. With the quick and economical Paslode IM45 Cordless Coil Nailer, the first cordless coil nailer on the market, hand hammering becomes a thing of the past. 1) INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY The gas-powered tool has been proven to increase productivity on site by as much as 40%, which also has an impact on costs, saving you precious time and money in comparison to traditional hand nailing methods. The compatible Paslode quick-charge lithium battery delivers around 90mins of power from a single charge, which roughly equates to as many as 4,200 shots, depending on usage. 2) GREATER ACCURACY The tool also provides better accuracy, which means less damage to the metal from slipped hand application and a reduction in material waste. It delivers a flawless, plush finish every time, with an optimised nose design that makes it easy to fix accurately, no matter the size of the space you are in. 3) REDUCED USER FATIGUE The IM45 tool benefits from user-friendly ergonomics, resulting in less fatigue for the user. Nails come in coils of 1000 and are available in stainless steel A2 2.8 x 25mm, perfect for metal roofing applications. Why continue the laborious, slow method of hand nailing when there is a tool that allows you to work faster and with greater accuracy? 4) NO EXTRA TRAINING REQUIRED Anyone who has undergone Paslode training can operate the tool, which means that even the most junior of apprentices on-site can use the tool to complete the job. This in turn eliminates the need for the long training period required to learn hammer nailing skills, and of course extra hands always help get the job done quicker. 5) VERSATILE This versatile tool can also be used for a whole host of other applications, from fixing fibre cement cladding and plasterboard to timber, to fencing, flashing and edge protection applications. Learn more about the IM45 GN tool
“If they weren’t tools that we relied on and trusted we wouldn’t buy them, we wouldn’t keep coming back”
Reliability is something we all depend upon in our daily lives, whether it be in the products and services we use or the people that we interact with. It is no surprise then that a good reliable product teamed with quality service and one-to-one relationships can really make an impact and set a brand apart from the others. These can, in turn, help manufacturers towards developing great working relationships with those who buy their products. In taking the time to speak to your customer base, you can gain an appreciation and insight into the demands and pain points of your market, and you soon learn that golden nuggets of knowledge are held within the experiences of those people who use your products on a daily basis. That is exactly why Paslode strive to build good, strong relationships with on-site contractors like Gary Outram, Contracts Manager for C&M Carpentry. We went down to visit him on site in Faversham, Kent, on a very warm May day to have a chat about his experiences working on house building sites on carpentry applications, and the strong relationship his team has built with Paslode. GARY OUTRAM – CONTRACTS MANAGER, C&M CARPENTRY Gary has worked as a carpenter since leaving school at the age of 15. He began by working in the trade for a general carpentry firm doing basic jobs, until around 15 years ago when he decided to step out on site on his own. It was around this time that Gary began using Paslode tools regularly. As Contracts Manager for C&M Carpentry, based in the South of England, Gary’s job involves working on new build sites for large housebuilding companies like Barratts, Redrow and Bellways looking after all elements of structural carpentry, on both first fix and second fix applications. Currently Gary’s firm have a full range of Paslode tools in their fleet, from the IM360Ci and IM350+ Lithium tools for first fix applications to the IM65A brad nailer for second fix. The guys also use the more specialist tools, like the PPN35Ci for fixing metal work to timber, and have recently taken on the IM45 GN tool for their cladding jobs on site, which they have been particularly impressed with. In Gary’s own words; “there isn’t a (Paslode) tool that we haven’t got in the company.” We asked Gary to explain the main reasons why Paslode are his number one choice for wood to wood fixing. “If we have any problems with a paslode tool we know we can make a call and someone will be able to help us.” Building sites can sometimes be quite remote. If you experience a problem with any of the products that you are working with on-site, it isn’t always easy to get it resolved quickly and efficiently, particularly if the site is some distance from your nearest trade counter. For a building contractors’ firm like Gary’s, a good relationship with their suppliers is extremely important. The team are reliant on them for the products and services that keep the site ticking over day to day. Manufacturer and dealer sales reps visit Gary and his team regularly on site, but the support Paslode have been able to provide has really made an impact on Gary. It was during one such visit around eight years ago that Gary met his Paslode contact, Danny Palmer, and a strong working relationship has followed. He has since insisted that only Paslode is used on his sites and has made this known when competitor manufactures have come to visit him on site. He told us a little about the help and support that Paslode, and Danny in particular, have provided him with over the years; “The help and support that Danny and the rest of the Paslode team have given us has been brilliant. If we have any problems with a Paslode tool we know we can make a call and someone will be able to help us, either over the phone or by coming out to visit us on site.” Gary goes on to explain that the relationship with Paslode works two-ways; “Because Danny and the Paslode product team have supported us so much with the tools, we have been able to help them out in return. For example, a couple of years ago I was invited to speak at one of the Paslode sales meetings, to share my experiences using the Paslode tools, and the guys and I are often asked to help test out new products on site and give feedback on what they are like to use.” The tools testing is something that Gary enjoys doing, as it gives him and his team the opportunity to explain their personal pain points, which in turn helps Paslode with the research and innovation of future technologies and tools. During a recent tool trial, Gary was given the opportunity to try out the new look, improved IM360Ci tool, which has just come on to the market here in the UK. He says; “we really liked the new tool. It feels sturdy and good quality. It’s also lighter which is a real benefit for any overhead work.” “The (Paslode) nails and gas are superior to anything else out there.” Another consideration for Gary is the accessories and consumables available for use with his tool. Battery life is critically important, as we all know having to charge a battery multiple times in one day is massively inconvenient. Often, with several tools at work on site at any given time which require the same battery, the length of time a tool lasts between charges becomes even more crucial. For Gary, the Paslode battery gets a big thumbs up. He describes the battery life as “phenomenal”, explaining that in his experience it can go for 2-3 days sometimes without needing a charge, which means much less down time for his team. We then moved on to discuss the newer ‘gas-free’ nailers available on the market, which are powered purely by battery with