Paslode UK & Ireland

The new Paslode Xi Range – The Next Generation of Paslode nailers

360Xi from the Paslode Xi range being used in action

Paslode are proud to announce the launch of the next generation of framing and positive placement nailers in the shape of the 360Xi and PPNXi. The Xi nailers are lighter and perfectly balanced to guarantee a great performance for multiple applications in all weather conditions. These tools have been designed with our tradespeople in mind to ensure that they can continue to run all day, every day, no matter the challenge. With the Paslode Xi range nailers we aim to make down time a thing of the past. With this in mind we have designed lighter tools, incorporated a quick release magazine and re-engineered the grip to ensure our tools are able to perform at greater flexibility than ever before – perfect for those who appreciate the value of productivity. The Xi nailers continue to boast unbeatable power to weight ratio and, along with a new battery position, these enhance efficiency to promote all day productivity. Our high performing lithium battery and weather proof fuel cells will deliver a great performance that will last. We put our tradespeople at the forefront of everything we do. This is why we rigorously test our tools with tradespeople across the globe to ensure we make products that never compromise on quality. We have tested them with a selection of carpenters and roofers across the UK ensuring that they meet all the challenges and demands that our end-users face each day. The primary goal of our product testing is to make our tradespeople’s lives as easy as possible. This means developing products that give the end user the confidence to perform to the highest level. We understand our end users need tools and fasteners which they can rely on, ensuring that you can build better with the new Paslode Xi range nailers by your side. The 360Xi and PPNXi are made for those who never stop building. For more information click here, or take a look at our Paslode Xi Advert on our YouTube channel.

Paslode IM45 GN & James Hardie work better together

Fibre cement building materials manufacturer James Hardie has formed a strong alliance with Paslode, as the IM45GN Lithium cordless nailer has become the tool of choice for fixing their HardiePlank® boards at several new build sites in the UK. On site in Heathfield, East Sussex, carpentry contractors Kent Carpentry Ltd have been using the IM45GN tool with 35 x 2.5mm stainless steel nails, fitting the 8mm thick HardiePlank® weatherboard to timber battening. In order for the board to be installed successfully, James Hardie have set specific requirements, namely a fixing point at a minimum of 25mm down from the top of the board, a 20mm gap minimum behind plank for air flow and a minimum of 6.5mm fixing head diameter. The IM45GN’s shorter nail option of 35mm (instead of the more commonly used 51mm first fix nails) means that the timber batten can be reduced itself, down to a 38mm thickness – saving both material and fixing costs. Brian Turner, Director of Kent Carpentry Contractors recently purchased two IM45GN Lithium coil nailers following a demo from Danny Palmer, Contract Specialist for Paslode. At the time Brian was unaware that such a tool existed for this application. Brian’s team were suitably impressed with the IM45 tool. The biggest benefit experienced has been in the increased speed and productivity that the end users are managing to achieve. The IM45 has proved to be much quicker than traditional fixing methods and, when used alongside the Hardie ‘Gecko Gauge’ fixing the boards becomes a one-man job. Another big advantage of using the IM45 GN on this application is that the fixing will not overdrive thanks to the 8mm clout head style nails and the relatively low power of the tool, an improvement on the sometimes aggressive first fix nailer or the miss-hit often experienced with a tradition hammer method. Despite the fact that the tool is less powerful than its siblings, the Paslode quality is still obvious and reflected in the handling of the tool and the cleanness of the finish. Brian says; “Paslode have offered us some great advice which ultimately convinced us to purchase the IM45 coil nailer. They are a great addition to our Paslode tool family on site. The biggest benefit is the amount of time that can be saved opposed to the traditional drill, and screw method.” “Many of our guys wouldn’t want to go back to traditional methods as the tool is so much quicker” The IM45GN tool has been approved by James Hardie for use with Paslode 35 x 2.5mm stainless steel nails.

Your Paslode fault finding check list

There’s nothing more frustrating than an unreliable tool. We’ve all been there – you arrive on site ready for a busy, productive day, take your much-needed tool out the van and go to use it and then…nothing. Immediately you mind races into overdrive, imagining the hassle of having to send your tool away for days, perhaps even weeks for repair, not to mention the lost hours and income that the unscheduled time-out will cost you. The good news is that many faults that occur with Paslode tools can be solved or avoided altogether with a little bit of TLC. Every Paslode tool case comes with tool cleaner and lubricating oil, and for very good reason, as a quick spruce up of your tool every now and then can help minimise the build up inside the tool and help to keep you firing better for longer. We have a collection of tool maintenance videos available on YouTube – for the 360Xi and PPNXi tools, IM65 and IM65A tools, the IM45 GN tool and the IM50 tool. There are also some quick fixes that can be checked when you experience a fault on your Paslode tool which could well save the time and money that sending your tool away to a repair centre would cost you. Here’s a step by step guide to what to do if you come across a problem with your tool. WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST? 1) A good thorough clean of your tool should always be your first port of call if you experience any problems and want to fix your tool avoiding the hassle and expense of sending it away to a Service Centre. 2) Check for any nail or brad jams that might be preventing the tool from firing correctly. If that’s all clear, it could be the battery that is at fault. 3) It is easy to test the battery itself in the charger base that comes with your tool. Look at the lights on the charger unit – an alternating flashing red and green light means that the battery is faulty. In this instance take the battery back to the dealer that you bought it from and they should be able to help you. 4) Finally check the nails and fuel that you are using. It could be that the particular batch that you are using has an issue – switch both the nails and fuel cell independently to see if changing either of these solves your problem. Once you have made all these checks and eliminated your accessories and consumables as the problem, you can start to focus your attention on the tool itself. COMMON GENERIC TOOL GLITCHES There are some faults that are not specific to one particular tool model, most of which are easily solved with a bit of investigation work. CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING FAN This can occur when the tool probe is stick in a retracted position (as it would be when you press the tool down prior to pressing the trigger). If your probe is free moving, then that suggests that you don’t have a problem there. FIRING ISSUES The tool may be firing intermittently or not firing properly at all. First thing to do is to check the bottom of the fuel cell you are using. Fuel has a shelf life, so it goes without saying that if your fuel is out of date it won’t be working at its best, if at all! Another thing to consider is the external air temperature – we’ve all found ourselves warming fuel cells up in our pockets on a cold winter day. The current Paslode Lithium tools are much more adept to working in colder temperatures, but fuel temperature is still something worth considering before sending your tool in for a service. CHECK YOUR ELECTRICS Lastly, electrics can also play a part in your tool’s performance – makes sense when you think about. Damaged or disconnected cables can result in a whole host of tool faults, from lack of power to the fan and lights to the tool not firing or working at all. Sometimes you can also experience a solid red light – again this can be electrics at fault. It is worth removing the rear cap (where the air vents are) to check that the electrics and cabling all look in order. HELP! MY IM360Ci / PPN35Ci ISN’T WORKING! Each Paslode tool has its own quirks and therefore it makes sense that there are some faults that are specific to certain tools or tool families. The IM360Ci and PPN35Ci tools are similar in their make-up, and as such experience similar faults, some of which are easily fixed at home. IM360CI/PPN35CI FIRING ISSUES Perhaps you may find you have two nails firing at once or that the tool only fires nails intermittently. First thing to do here is to check that the magazine is properly located and tight to ensure the nails are loaded up correctly to feed into the tool. Here it is also worth checking that the nose lugs which are used to locate the magazine are in place and fastened tightly. Finally, check the nails strip – is it damaged or is the paper collation compressed? FLASHING LIGHTS OR LEAKING GAS If you find that your IM360Ci or PPN35Ci tool has a solid or flashing red gas light or appears to be leaking gas it will need to be sent back to a Paslode Approved Service Centre for repair. MY IM350+ WON’T FIRE PROPERLY As with the other First Fix tools mentioned, there are some nail related steps that can be taken to try and eliminate faults and save yourself service costs. If the tool appears to be firing blank shots with no nails coming out, firstly check the nose and magazine for any nail jams. Next, ensure the nail strip has not been damaged or the paper collation compressed (if you find the tool double firing it is worth taking this step to check

Introducing the Paslode brad packs

Due to popular demand, and as a result of end user feedback, we introduced fuel-free brad packs! Achieving the highest on-site standards It’s not uncommon to see several different trim tools in use on site, each firing different brads with varying levels of fix quality. On-site inconsistencies can, however, become problematic. In housebuilding it is crucial that standards are met for optimum build quality, so it makes sense to consistently use the best performing, best quality products. Paslode quality, whatever your tool Paslode have a reputation for producing high-quality, durable products, and the brad packs are no exception, with the added advantage that they have been manufactured to be compatible with all 2nd fix tools available on the market today. Carefully manufactured, Paslode brads are suitable for use with ANY 2nd fix tool, including the battery-powered trim tools produced by brands such as Dewalt and Hikoki, to name just a couple. It is now easier than ever for all 2nd fix tool users to benefit from Paslode quality. A brad for every application A range of brad lengths and collations are available, ensuring that no matter what type of brad nail is required, Paslode can deliver. Offering four angled and four straight sizes, Paslode brads are suited to complete a wide range of applications, from skirting boards and architraves to door stops and window casing. These brad packs make it possible to achieve a quality, long-lasting finish to projects of any size. Trim work can now be completed with total peace of mind that you can achieve the best possible quality and fix, whichever 2nd fix tool you chose to use. Find out where to buy your next brad pack

Achieve optimum attention to detail with the Paslode IM50

As part of the ever popular Paslode Lithium range, the IM50 F18 Fine Finish Gas Brad Nailer provides the expert user with the perfect tool for those times when only the finest attention to detail and cleanest finish is good enough and needs an even better finish than our IM65 F16 Gas Brad Nailer can achieve. The IM50 tool is the perfect Paslode trim tool for those intricate detail applications, providing consistently excellent and discreet finishing and enabling the user to produce seamless fixes without the extra time and cost of re-touching work. The tool boasts an optimum line of site, whilst the tool free depth of drive adjustment system and no-mar tip allow you to achieve the best possible accuracy, guaranteeing a near flawless finish, which is of course essential in fine finish work. Much like other tools in Paslode Lithium range, the IM50 benefits from the same quick charge long life lithium battery and a lightweight shell, designed to provide optimum balance and comfort allowing the user to manoeuvre into tight spaces and work all day long without fatigue. The IM50 Lithium tool is accompanied by a range of 18-gauge electrogalv straight brads in five lengths ranging from 16mm to 50mm, as well as a full range of accessories for all your daily on-site needs. The tool is ideal for use on beading and panelling as well as cabinet and furniture work, shop fitting and any other secret nailing application. Get more information about the IM50 tool

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